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Tuberculosis case linked to 2006 school outbreak
A new case of tuberculosis at Palmerston North Boys' High School is believed to be related to a previous outbreak.
Tearful woman recounts fatal fall
A witness to a bridge-swinging event where an 18-year-old student fell to her death broke down in tears while giving evidence in court today.
Unidentified train victim wakes up
A critically injured man who was struck by a train in Levin has woken up and acknowledged his name is Alan.
Train victim's identity still a mystery
Police have released photographs of the injured man as a "last resort" in an effort to identify him.
Unconscious train victim's identity a mystery
The name Alan was muttered by the man hit by a train in Levin on Friday night and may offer a clue to his identity.
Strip club dad seeks to change plea
A man who abandoned his baby outside a Wellington strip club changed his plea when he appeared in court yesterday.
Plane makes safe emergency landing
A plane has successfully landed despite problems with its landing gear that forced it to abort several landing attempts.
Man pleads guilty to gunshot murder
James Mills has pleaded guilty to the 2009 murder of Jamie Faulkner. The 29-year-old victim was killed by a single gunshot wound, suffered during an altercation between the two.
Zaoui to launch fast food career
The Algerian man once branded a security risk to NZ looks forward to socialising with customers at his new fast food caravan.
Soldier killed in motorbike crash named
Police name a soldier killed when his motorbike hit a car outside the Linton Military Camp today.
Manawatu house fire 'no accident'
A fire that razed a Manawatu home overnight was "no accident" police say, amid reports a molotov cocktail sparked the blaze.