Father awake, unaware son and wife dead
Keith Bremner is out of a coma, but unaware his son Ross killed his mother Clare, then another couple Mona Tuwhangai and Maurice O'Donnell.
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Twist in Bremner killings
There was a sighting of Ross Bremner's car at his victims' home before he went on his murderous rampage, say police.
Otorohanga tragedy: joint funeral for mother and son
Otorohanga mother and son Clare and Ross Bremner will be farewelled together on Tuesday.
Mum tried to get help before killing spree
Neighbour says Clare Bremner had "big concerns" about her son Ross two weeks before she was killed.
Slain elderly couple to be laid to rest today
Elderly couple found dead in their King Country home last week will be laid to rest at a big gathering of whanau today.
Memorial for Otorohanga stabbing victim
More than 100 people gathered at the property of Clare and Keith Bremner to pay their respects to Clare, who died after being stabbed by her son.
DHB reviewing mental health care
The Waikato DHB is reviewing its mental health care processes after Ross Bremner's murderous rampage last week.
Big Read: Man unaware of son's death
Four days, four deaths. Two towns. Keith Bremner lies in a coma in hospital, unaware of his only son's death or the destruction he caused.
'She doesn't bear any animosity'
The devastated daughter of an elderly couple found dead at their bach on the Kawhia harbour says she bears no animosity towards their suspected killer or his family.
Banks not feeling the love in Te Aroha
Te Aroha locals are losing their local Westpac and ANZ branches which could force them to drive 20 minutes just to bank a cheque.
Councils assure residents of water safety
Councils around the North Island are assuring residents of the safety of their water supplies following a gastro outbreak in Hawke's Bay.
Truck driver trapped in Otorohanga crash
A driver has been seriously injured after a freight truck rolled in Otorohanga early today.
Police seek help finding missing woman
A woman who left her farm on Monday has not been seen since and police are appealing for sightings.
Dispute over family farm ends in court
A Waikato family struck by tragedies, including multiple suicides and parental mistreatment, has ended up in the Court of Appeal battling over a $2.33m family farm.
Teen accused of strangling kitten to death
A 17-year-old could face three years imprisonment or a $50,000 fine if found guilty.
Six injured in serious crash
Two vehicles collided just before 12.40pm today on State Highway 31, Tihiroa, north of Otorohanga.
Accused makes belated court appearance
A warrant issued by a High Court judge for a Te Kuiti man accused of the hit and run of an Otorohanga teenager was not actioned after he turned up to court.
Otorohanga death: Accused in court
A 21-year-old man in court over the death of Otorohanga teen Ocean Heke has had the charge upgraded to manslaughter.
Otorohanga death: 21-year-old charged
A 21-year-old man has been charged in relation to the death of Ocean Heke in Otorohanga at the weekend.
'I didn't realise it would be the last kiss'
One of the last things Ocean Heke did before she died was hug and kiss the mother of one of her oldest friends.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Land Wars need to be remembered
Simply by raising the idea of commemorating the wars annually, at least one New Zealander - me - studied up on what the wars were about, Heather writes.
Lucky escape after car flips, hits post
Three people have fortunately survived a crash near Otorohanga in which their car left the road, crashed into a post, flipped in the air and then rolled.
Arrest over Otorohanga blaze
An Otorohanga man is facing a charge of arson after the rural farm house he was living in was gutted by flames last night.
Kiwi hospitality for tourist
A Japanese tourist who missed her bus outside a rural New Zealand cave attraction is overwhelmed by the kindness of local people who came to her aid.
Kia ora: Otorohanga
There are cultural symbols aplenty in the kiwiana capital of New Zealand, writes Elisabeth Easther.
Five of the best King Country adventures
Head to this wonderful part of Waikato for encounters with llamas, a dose of Kiwiana and scenic bush hikes galore.
Three injured in light plane crash
Three people have been hurt, one seriously, in a light plane crash north of Otorohanga.