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![Witness in murder trial 'scared of repercussions', court told](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=809)
Witness in murder trial 'scared of repercussions', court told
The key witness in the trial of a man accused of murdering a friend seven years ago refused to talk to police for five years.
![Another cold snap set to hit NZ - MetService](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=809)
Another cold snap set to hit NZ - MetService
A cold southerly is set to dump more snow on the Desert Road and bring a chill to much of the country.
![Drunk driver admits manslaughter of friend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=809)
Drunk driver admits manslaughter of friend
A drunk teenage driver who crossed a median strip and collided with a Toyota Hilux admits killing his friend in the smash.
![Most Kiwis don't want 'h' in Wanganui: poll](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=809)
Most Kiwis don't want 'h' in Wanganui: poll
Most New Zealanders prefer the retention of the name Wanganui and no change to Whanganui, a poll released today says.
![Armed police arrest bank robbery suspect](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=809)
Armed police arrest bank robbery suspect
A man has been arrested after a gunman threatened bank tellers and fled with an unknown amount of cash this morning.
![Heavy rain, snow lash North Island](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=809)
Heavy rain, snow lash North Island
A severe weather warning is issued for the lower North Island while police warn of surface flooding in Auckland.