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Missing man's shoes found beside stream
Private searches for Karl Roberts continue despite the halt on the official search
Boatie convicted of manslaughter
A recreational boatie has been charged with manslaughter after a man died in 2015.
Man still missing after Taranaki crash
Karl Roberts, 31, has not been seen since his car crashed off Uruti Rd in Taranaki.
Truck driver in fiery crash died of 'broken heart'
Michael Fairclough was so distraught after a fatal crash he ended his own life.
Heavy rain to drench lower half of North Island
Wellington is bracing for more flooding as intense downpours hit the capital.
Pedestrian pinned against railing by crash
Woman escapes serious injury after being pushed into railing by car involved in crash.
Students injured in school bus crash
A child has been injured in a school bus crash in Taranaki this morning.
Rugby club investigates 'groping' allegations
Club rugby players have been accused of "disgusting" behaviour at a local bar.
Families brace for sixth day with no power
Snowstorm's damage "much greater" than first thought, power company says.
Boys ram police cars in high-speed chase
Two Taranaki teens led police on a dangerous pursuit, reaching speeds of up to 150km/h.
$4.5m marae build: Former cop faces charges
Name suppression has lapsed for a former policeman facing theft charges in a marae build.
Anniversary of soldiers invading Waikato
New Zealand's 19th-century wars will receive greater recognition with a new national day
94-year-old hits the slopes on Mt Hutt
As the country braces for four days of atrocious weather, one person doesn't seem to mind.
Gale, squalls and heavy rain on the way
Northlanders are set to be battered by gale force westerly winds today.
Heavy snow on the way for both islands
It may be snow-go for some motorists this week, with white stuff on the way.
Maori ward fight to go on, says councillor
Soraya Peke-Mason says battle will continue despite Green MP's bill being voted down.
Puffer fish danger: Dog owners warned
Dozens of puffer fish wash up on an NZ beach - prompting warnings over their toxicity.
Wet weekend: Rain, rain and more rain everywhere
The weather gods are not shining on New Zealand this weekend.
Horror night on roads: 16 hurt, 1 dead
There were seven crashes, including one fatal smash, on New Zealand roads overnight.
Mt Taranaki death: Family devastated
Family take comfort their loved one died 'doing something he loved'.
Taranaki climber missing in sub-zero conditions
The person was expected back on Tuesday evening and the alarm was raised this afternoon.
Peace of space and time to ponder
A trip to the beach in Taranaki brings much into focus, writes Sadie Beckman.
Stratford fish-and-chip shop damaged in blaze
Fire investigators will today work out how a blaze started at Taranaki fish and chip shop
One seriously injured in Taranaki crash
One seriously injured in two-car crash in Taranaki.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Convicted fraudster’s family devastated at judge’s decision
Her husband will be picking up the bills. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Convicted fraudster's family devastated at judge's decision
Her husband will be picking up the bills. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Rural roading maintenance debate flares
Councils are eyeing up new forms of revenue - Made with funding from NZ On Air
Watch NZH Local Focus: Rural roading maintenance debate flares
Councils are eyeing up new forms of revenue - Made with funding from NZ On Air
Crown apology: New dawn for Parihaka
Parihaka will finally get a formal apology and $9 million for its future development.
Learner drives luxury car at 186km/h
24-year-old learner driver admitted driving almost twice the limit in his luxury Audi.