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'Celebrated': Teen gets Mongrel Mob patch following murder
Rei Marshall was stabbed and then repeatedly hit with a claw hammer.
Appeal Court cuts time double murderer Nathan Frost must stay in jail
The Appeal Court has reduced the double murderer's non-parole period from 20 to 18 years.
Waverley Fire Brigade member honoured for 25 years of service
Raeone Wirihana first joined the brigade in 1995.
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'Sophisticated setup': Cannabis-grower's operation for personal use benefited friends, too
He said it was for his own medicinal purposes but distributed it among his friend group.
Pillow talk: Man beaten, bike stolen, for telling his partner about a gang's activities
He did mechanical repairs for the gang but was so fearful after the attack, he left town.
Convicted killer back in jail after fleeing police from ambulance, beating partner
The Black Power member was previously jailed for 11 years for his involvement in a murder.
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Woman with sepsis dies after deadly infection unnoticed
Despite tests indicating the woman had sepsis, it went untreated until it was too late.
Harbour Bridge lanes reopened after closure due to high winds
Much of the North Island can expect heavy winds, after a weekend white-out in the south.
Courtney Johnston on being Te Papa’s youngest ever CEO – ‘The job is hard, but I never feel lonely in it’
'It’s a position of privilege – being able to study art history and make it a career.'
Mentally ill man beaten, stabbed by Black Power in McDonald's for wearing red
He had no association with any gangs and was simply ordering his daily combo.
'Disgraceful and repulsive': Man spat in officer's face then barricaded himself in a room
Police had responded to a domestic matter and were trying to serve him with an order.
Section of SH3 near Inglewood closed after serious crash
Motorists are advised to avoid the area.
‘Shocking’ truck dashcam footage shows state of dangerous driving
Drivers ignore double yellow lines and even in one case park in the middle of road.
Inglewood student earns place at world champs
An Inglewood High School student is busy training for the World Junior Championships
Emma Hislop on her latest book: 'The word Ruin can be an end, but can also have potential'
Emma Hislop (Kāi Tahu) is a Taranaki-based writer.
'Who watches the watchers?': Forestry company's failures revealed after worker's death
A probe into the death revealed the company's oversights, for which it has been fined.
'Kids lived in fear': Mum's years-long abuse of children with cords, spoons and fists
The children had black eyes and sores.
'I was just so scared': Dairy owner fights to hide family from armed, masked robber
The offender chased her and tried to force his way into the room they were hiding in.
Sex worker repeatedly choked by man who was banned from hiring her
The man tricked his way into another booking with her.
Beer-guzzling burglar nabbed after leaving a bottle - and DNA - at the crime scene
He took the beer from a fridge mid-heist and left the empty on the steps.
Acclaimed Kiwi photographer dies, a week after King's Birthday honour
Rob Tucker's career was a highlights reel of life, people, events and tragedy.
Local Focus: Art, coffee and gin are the secrets to success for entrepreneurial couple
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'I'm not a monster': Tattooist sexually assaults clients, blames autism
He had preyed on his victims, taking advantage of his position as a tattooist - Judge.
Offshore wind device for Pātea
The offshore wind technology can measure wind speeds, waves and currents.
'It's very tragic': Mother's long fight for justice in fatal police-shooting case is over
'She lost her beloved son and that’s what’s been behind it all,' - lawyer.
Council calls for seabed mining ban
South Taranaki District Council says 'environmental vandalism' outweighs economic benefits
Latest data suggests ‘possible floor approaching’ in plummeting house prices
New reports from OneRoof, Corelogic and ANZ all suggest house prices may have bottomed out
One dead in crash between ute and truck in Stratford
One of the drivers died at the scene, the other has moderate injuries.
Newly elected Rātana Church leader hits the road
"Manuao is happiest when working and providing for his people."
Car tries to ram police in chase that led to arrest of seven youths
Two cars were involved in the chase, one tried to ram police as it attempted to flee