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Woman and girl, 3, die in house fire
It is too early to say whether a fire that killed a woman and a child overnight is suspicious, police say.
DHB accused of resthome 'witch hunt'
A major elderly care operator has accused health authorities of a "witch hunt" over the closure of a rest home.
Rest home shut after audit finds woman tied to bed
An inspection team finds a 103-year-old woman tied to her bed with a sheet, during an audit of a Palmerston North rest home.
Man charged with toddler's murder
A man is due to appear in court today charged with the murder of Wanganui toddler Karl Perigo-Check.
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
A cold southerly is set to dump more snow on the Desert Road and bring a chill to much of the country.
Gunman to be charged over brother's murder
Wanganui freezing worker David Bourke will tomorrow be charged with murdering his brother, police say.
High rating for Oxford Finance
Levin-based Oxford Finance yesterday became one of the highest-rated finance companies in New Zealand.