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Beekeeper's death prompts quad bike warning
A coroner has called for the Government to immediately investigate making the wearing of helmets compulsory and tightening other safety regulations.
Masterton scrub fire brought under control
Firefighters have contained a large scrub fire in Masterton which was burning on about six hectares of land.
Winner of NZ's biggest Lotto draw dies
One of the winners of New Zealand's largest ever lottery prize has died.
Ex-Marist brother guilty of sex charges
A former Marist teaching brother was today found guilty of 11 historic sex offences by a jury in the High Court at Wellington.
Quake shakes lower North Island
Minor damage was reported in Masterton and near Otaki after a 5.4-magnitude earthquake this afternoon.
Mum's plea for help over child vandal
A desperate mother is begging for help to punish her 11-year-old son, who has admitted ransacking graves and starting a fire in a $300,000 spree of destruction with a mate.
Boys' $450k vandalism spree
Two boys embarked on a weekend vandalism spree, ransacking a cemetery and destroying property - but are likely to escape with a warning.
Lotto Powerball jackpots to $27m
Lotto Powerball has jackpotted to $27 million - potentially the biggest individual prize in New Zealand Lotteries' history.