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Sentences ease firefighters' loss
The sentencing of two companies and a company director over a fatal coolstore explosion in the Waikato has given firefighters closure.
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Companies, directors sentenced over fatal coolstore fire
Big fines and reparation bills have been given to two companies and a company director charged over last year's fatal Waikato coolstore fire.
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Ban on children riding quad bikes rejected
The Govt has rejected the idea of banning children from riding quad bikes despite the death of a six-year-old girl at the weekend.
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Dad watches daughter die in quad crash
A 6-year-old girl was crushed to death before her father's eyes yesterday after her quadbike rolled.
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Giant kokopu to be reintroduced to streams
Rare giant kokopu, which in their infancy make up part of the group known as whitebait, are to be reintroduced to Auckland waterways.
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<i>Idol</i> star Walker says win 'not sunk in'
Australian Idol winner Stan Walker says he is still coming to terms with his new-found fame.
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Robber points rifle during violent hold-up
A robber pointed his rifle at a bank customer before ordering a dozen people to the floor in what police say was an aggressive hold-up.
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Taupo: Busy bees
Paul Rush finds that a fun-filled family holiday around Taupo region can be enjoyed at minimal cost.