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![Council receives 370 submissions on Long-Term Plan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Council receives 370 submissions on Long-Term Plan
Individuals and groups made submissions on plans for the coming 10 years.
![Funding for new roading restricted, ministers pass buck to NZTA, Ō2NL still on list](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Funding for new roading restricted, ministers pass buck to NZTA, Ō2NL still on list
The minister cites years of budget blowouts and cancellations for the change.
![Council opts to reopen Ōtaki Gorge Rd](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Council opts to reopen Ōtaki Gorge Rd
'Opening the road is the best option,' Mayor Janet Holborow says.
![One dead after stolen ute flees police, crashes head-on with innocent motorist](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
One dead after stolen ute flees police, crashes head-on with innocent motorist
Police investigating after late-night incident on SH1 in Ōtaki.
![Bucket list horse has hobby trainer daring to dream](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Bucket list horse has hobby trainer daring to dream
Retired seaman Jim Sweetensen would love to see his mare gain black-type.
![Ōtaki industrial fire rages as crews work to extinguish flames](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Ōtaki industrial fire rages as crews work to extinguish flames
It is not yet clear how the fire started.
!['Scary s***’: Dozens battling large vegetation fire near former health camp](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'Scary s***’: Dozens battling large vegetation fire near former health camp
Dozens of firefighters have been sent, along with a helicopter.
![La Crique looking to add to elite-level haul](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
La Crique looking to add to elite-level haul
Simon and Katrina Alexander are hopeful the best of La Crique’s season is yet to come.
![Body believed to be of missing man Duncan Hill found](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Body believed to be of missing man Duncan Hill found
Duncan Hill's family have been contacted, but formal identification has not yet been done.
!['Jig the numbers': Lawyer charged dyslexic client $1000 an hour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'Jig the numbers': Lawyer charged dyslexic client $1000 an hour
Quentin Haines was also convicted in 2018 for hiring two underage prostitutes.
![In darkness, avoiding a sting, a million bees cross the Hawke's Bay border](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
In darkness, avoiding a sting, a million bees cross the Hawke's Bay border
This was what beekeepers had been desperate for after the cyclone flooded many hives.
![Extensive searches: Police scour four islands in hunt for missing kayaker](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Extensive searches: Police scour four islands in hunt for missing kayaker
Michaela Leger hasn't been seen since she vanished into the night 17 days ago.
![New Ōtaki MP Tim Costley humbled by result](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
New Ōtaki MP Tim Costley humbled by result
'I don't know if all the emotions have sunk in.'
![Police seek witnesses to fatal Ōtaki crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Police seek witnesses to fatal Ōtaki crash
The crash happened about 8pm on Friday, August 18.
![Iwi prepares for Waitangi Tribunal to hear Ngāti Tukorehe claim](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Iwi prepares for Waitangi Tribunal to hear Ngāti Tukorehe claim
Issues involved include land loss, economic disadvantages and education policies.
!['Negligent': Booze baron caused delays in improving worker conditions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'Negligent': Booze baron caused delays in improving worker conditions
A liquor baron must pay $87,000 for failing to action improved worker conditions.
![Half a century of service awarded with Queen's Service Medal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Half a century of service awarded with Queen's Service Medal
Rod Graham has been active in the art and education communities for more than 50 years.
![Surf club stalwart surprised and humbled by award](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Surf club stalwart surprised and humbled by award
Peter Housiaux has been recognised for his community service over many years.
![New motorways reduce serious injury or death by more than a third](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
New motorways reduce serious injury or death by more than a third
An existing state highway north of Wellington has been labelled a 'killing field'.
![Hybrid electric trains seen as 'game-changer' for Ōtaki](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Hybrid electric trains seen as 'game-changer' for Ōtaki
The funding for the new passenger trains for Wairarapa and Manawatū has been welcomed.
![Passenger rail ripe for revival after hybrid trains announced](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Passenger rail ripe for revival after hybrid trains announced
The announcement has sparked advocates' hopes of a nationwide rail revival.