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![Man with lung condition dies 40 minutes after 'unsafe discharge' from hospital](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man with lung condition dies 40 minutes after 'unsafe discharge' from hospital
Patient in his 80s was still struggling to breathe and had no proper care plan in place.
![Rugby talent selected for University of Waikato Chiefs Under-18 camp](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rugby talent selected for University of Waikato Chiefs Under-18 camp
The camp also acts as a trial for players to earn New Zealand Schools team selection.
![Out of adversity, a fine role model for Māori](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Out of adversity, a fine role model for Māori
Bernie O'Donnell heads back to his iwi to complete his work life.
!['Erratic' driver was five times over legal alcohol limit during 300km journey](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Erratic' driver was five times over legal alcohol limit during 300km journey
The woman was tracked down by police after members of the public reported her.
![Toxic clean-up refusal by Crown of Hāwera school site stalls Treaty of Waitangi deal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Toxic clean-up refusal by Crown of Hāwera school site stalls Treaty of Waitangi deal
Hawera hapū wants Crown to clean up asbestos from claim site.
![Property Insider: Graeme Hart’s businesses move; why sell a valuable Pak’nSave?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Property Insider: Graeme Hart’s businesses move; why sell a valuable Pak’nSave?
Graeme Hart companies are doing a switcheroo: moving from one building to another.
![Violent history revealed of man guilty of burning his 'soulmate' to death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Violent history revealed of man guilty of burning his 'soulmate' to death
Leigh Beer has been found guilty of murdering Emma Field. Now his history can be revealed.
![Taranaki man found guilty of murdering 'soulmate' after setting her mattress alight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Taranaki man found guilty of murdering 'soulmate' after setting her mattress alight
Emma Field was alive but likely unconscious when the blaze took hold.
![Man accused of bedroom fire murder either a 'failed hero' or 'caught red-handed'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man accused of bedroom fire murder either a 'failed hero' or 'caught red-handed'
Emma Field was alive but likely unconscious when a fire took hold of her bedroom.
!['A mum's worst nightmare': Tributes for Kiwi surfer missing off Australian beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'A mum's worst nightmare': Tributes for Kiwi surfer missing off Australian beach
The father of three hasn't been seen since Friday.
![Firefighter recalls finding alleged murder victim's body in dark, burnt-out room](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Firefighter recalls finding alleged murder victim's body in dark, burnt-out room
Emma Field was alive but likely unconscious when the blaze took hold of her bedroom.
!['I didn’t do it': Ex-mobster loses his cool while giving evidence in murder trial](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'I didn’t do it': Ex-mobster loses his cool while giving evidence in murder trial
Defence accused him of torching the place after breaking in and assaulting the woman.
![Rugby player punched, hospitalised during post-game handshakes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rugby player punched, hospitalised during post-game handshakes
A player was floored by a punch as opposing players were shaking hands after a match.
!['Not come as a surprise': National MP referred to police over donations returns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Not come as a surprise': National MP referred to police over donations returns
The New Plymouth MP was the chairman of Parliament's environment committee.
!['I was screaming': Murder-accused emotionally recalls trying to save partner from fatal fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'I was screaming': Murder-accused emotionally recalls trying to save partner from fatal fire
But he claims he can't remember much else, including how the blaze broke out.
![Police say house fire victim died of gunshot wound, appeal for sightings of van](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police say house fire victim died of gunshot wound, appeal for sightings of van
A Waitaanga home was extensively damaged, with a body later found at the scene.
![Koha the roaming Staffy's life on the line after killing an 18yo sun-bathing cat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Koha the roaming Staffy's life on the line after killing an 18yo sun-bathing cat
He was impounded and facing possible destruction while his owner was taken to court.
!['Conditioned to it': Murder-accused 'disrespectful' to partner on night of fatal fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Conditioned to it': Murder-accused 'disrespectful' to partner on night of fatal fire
The 21-year-old was alive but likely unconscious when her bedroom was engulfed in flames.
![Police say house fire victim died of gunshot wound, appeal for van sightings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police say house fire victim died of gunshot wound, appeal for van sightings
Waitaanga home was extensively damaged with a body later found at the scene.
!['I love you': Parents of alleged murder victim recall their daughter’s final goodbye](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'I love you': Parents of alleged murder victim recall their daughter’s final goodbye
The 21 year old was alive but likely unconscious when a fire took hold and killed her.
![Te Matatini kapa haka competition extended to five days](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Te Matatini kapa haka competition extended to five days
The number of rōpu able to qualify for finals hasn't changed however.