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![Pub pool game ends with man smashing opponent around the head with cue](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Pub pool game ends with man smashing opponent around the head with cue
He struck one victim with a cue four times and punched another outside the bar.
![Prolific thief gives staff thumbs up as he lifts bottle of whisky, stuffs $189 of lamb in jacket](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Prolific thief gives staff thumbs up as he lifts bottle of whisky, stuffs $189 of lamb in jacket
A judge has said Nelson needs a break from James Weir's antics.
![‘A little bit of everything’: Long-weekend weather a mixed bag for Aucklanders](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘A little bit of everything’: Long-weekend weather a mixed bag for Aucklanders
Heavy rainfall warnings have also been issued in the North and South Islands.
![Have you seen missing woman Gracie?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Have you seen missing woman Gracie?
Police say Gracie was last seen on January 17 around Fairmont St, Ngāruawāhia.
![‘So many secrets': Ex-deputy principal jailed for sexual relationship with student](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘So many secrets': Ex-deputy principal jailed for sexual relationship with student
The offences occurred in the early 2000s when Iain Anderson was at Tapawera Area School.
![Woman declined ACC referral sends psychologist 69 threatening texts in one hour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Woman declined ACC referral sends psychologist 69 threatening texts in one hour
She told him she hoped he would get cancer and that his house burned down.
![‘Alarming’: Police staff investigated for prying on Lyn Fleming’s file](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘Alarming’: Police staff investigated for prying on Lyn Fleming’s file
A probe is under way to determine the rationale for and legitimacy of each file check.
![Tall Timber: NZ’s biggest 20 forestry companies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Tall Timber: NZ’s biggest 20 forestry companies
Who are the companies behind New Zealand's third biggest export trade?
![Supermarket ‘grab-and-run’: Woman fears shopping alone after carpark attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Supermarket ‘grab-and-run’: Woman fears shopping alone after carpark attack
George Sampson stole her bag then spent $1609 in an hour using one of her bank cards.
![‘What a waste of money’: Why agent left $500k career](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘What a waste of money’: Why agent left $500k career
Mike Harvey left his job after seeing issues with how the industry operated.
![‘Grown fond of it’: Nelson sinkhole develops fanclub](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘Grown fond of it’: Nelson sinkhole develops fanclub
An 'appreciation society' asked the community for suggestions on how it could be used.
![Flying fox 'snaps' at popular campground, person seriously injured](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Flying fox 'snaps' at popular campground, person seriously injured
Worksafe has begun inquiries after a person was seriously injured on a flying fox.
![Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 family beaches – how to vote for the winner](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 family beaches – how to vote for the winner
The results are in for NZ's top 10 family beaches – vote for your favourite now.
!['I was a mess': Sisters reveal what it's really like to confront sex abuser in court](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'I was a mess': Sisters reveal what it's really like to confront sex abuser in court
'I’ve grown my wings... like I'm free and I feel really good that it’s all now out there.'
!['Help me': Ranger describes agonising search for missing tramper](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'Help me': Ranger describes agonising search for missing tramper
With the weather deteriorating, DoC rangers had to pause their search until first light.
![Watch: Police officers perform powerful haka for slain colleague Lyn Fleming](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Watch: Police officers perform powerful haka for slain colleague Lyn Fleming
Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming was farewelled by family, friends and colleagues today.
![Watch: 'Stand down senior, your duty is done' - 'Beautiful soul' Lyn Fleming farewelled](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Watch: 'Stand down senior, your duty is done' - 'Beautiful soul' Lyn Fleming farewelled
Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming was allegedly murdered while on duty on January 1.
![Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming's funeral and California’s fire threat continues | NZ Herald News Update](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming's funeral and California’s fire threat continues | NZ Herald News Update
The funeral for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming is in Nelson today and California remains under critical fire threat. Video / NZ Herald, AFP
![‘Ultimate sacrifice’: Full police funeral today for Snr Sgt Lyn Fleming](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘Ultimate sacrifice’: Full police funeral today for Snr Sgt Lyn Fleming
Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming was allegedly murdered while on duty on January 1.
![Police observe national minute of silence for slain Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Police observe national minute of silence for slain Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming
Senior Sergeant Fleming, 62, was killed when she was rammed by a car on New Year's Day.
![Confirmed - David Havili to lead Crusaders in 2025](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Confirmed - David Havili to lead Crusaders in 2025
The Crusaders will break with tradition this season, naming a back as captain.