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Missing man's body found
The body of missing West Coast man Leslie Wright has been found in the King Country.

Searchers find footprints near swamp
Searchers looking for a man missing in the bush since Monday are concerned by the discovery of his cold weather gear, sleeping bag, food and footprints near a swamp.

Crucial find in missing man case
Police searching for a West Coast man missing in the Waikato since Monday have found his car in an isolated rural area in the King Country.

Iwi: Consultation too short
The Government's water rights consultation hui is not robust or long enough, according to Ngati Maniapoto leaders.

North Island Shearer of the Year named
Hastings shearer Dion King was back to winning form after taking out the title of North Island Shearer of the Year in Te Kuiti last night.

Te Kuiti: Shear pleasure
A slice of old-fashioned Kiwi life is on offer in Te Kuiti, but there's much more besides, writes Diana Clement.

One-year-old chokes on Twistie
A one-year-old baby is in a serious condition in Waikato Hospital after choking on a Twistie on Friday. The baby was brought in to Te Kuiti Hospital in the afternoon with choking and seizures after reportedly eating a "Twistie" snack.