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Toddler died from 'invisible' head injury after fall at daycare
The boy might have survived if he received prompt treatment, the coroner said.

Supermarket disputes woman's claim worker crushed toddler's fingers with trolley
The mother wrote she wanted to 'jump over and rip your hair out'.

Numbers drawn for Lotto's $17m Powerball prize
Time to check your tickets to see if you're a winner.

Watch – 'Freaky and very loud': Twisters touch down in Taranaki, locals fear for safety
Powerco crews restored power to two properties in Pungarehu.

The 'sobering' report on Māori kids in the system: ‘My dreams will come true...even if it takes a while’
The “oranga tamariki system” includes Oranga Tamariki, police and several ministries.

Investigator says missing US student 'appears to be safe' despite ongoing police search
Private investigators say there's no immediate concern for Will's safety.

US student's mum flies to NZ amid 'traumatising' disappearance
Will was last seen in Palmerston North between May 30 and June 1.

From motel owner to mayoral candidate: Steve Gibson vows to curb Hastings rate rises
One woman he visited in Hastings 'burst into tears' over how hard it was to pay.

'Wrecking ball': Ex-All Blacks midfielder signs with Moana Pasifika
It comes as the Auckland-based side announced the mass departure of 15 players.

'It means a lot': Hunting contest's crucial role in rural rescue
'Pongaroar' brings together hundreds of hunters, farmers, locals and spectators.

On The Up: 'Desire to innovate' - Kiwi fitness app wins global prize for Harry Potter challenges
Plus: Tauranga gin distillery's big UK win and Pāpāmoa skincare start-up's Goop deal.

On The Up: Former Olympic swimmer dives into business with waste venture
PortaSkip provides mobile skip bins for easy rubbish removal in Hawke’s Bay.

Sarjeant Gallery visitor numbers revealed
Of the 83,000 visitors, 60% are expected to be from outside Whanganui.

What you need to know about the new Manawatū Tararua Highway
Locals got a test drive over the new highway over the southern Ruahine Range.

Ten players win almost $33k each in Lotto Second Division – where lucky tickets were sold
Three players shared $1 million in last night's First Division draw.

'It was different': Dame Lisa Carrington on end of remarkable 16-year streak
The kayaking great says her break is an 'opportunity to try something different'

Why Jesko could be NZ's next great steeplechaser
Jesko secured a five-length victory over Al's Red Zed and Call Me Jack.

Child predator was fresh out of prison when he struck again, targeting 10 girls
Karl Salmon has a history of child sex offending. He now faces an indefinite prison term.

Australian navy ship disrupts NZ internet and radio services
HMAS Canberra's radar blocked Wi-Fi from Taranaki to Marlborough.

Trainer upbeat as Pacific Breeze aims for 2YO Championship Final
Pacific Breeze aims to qualify for the $60,000 2YO Winter Championship Final.

Permit reduction likely for Gisborne truck route
New maps exclude Ormond Rd from the NZTA’s ‘H’ permit system.