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![Man killed after drinking session turns violent](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Man killed after drinking session turns violent
Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man died when a drinking session dissolved into violence early today.
![Down to crumbs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Down to crumbs
Poor whitebaiting season underlines the need to preserve bush-clad waterside habitats.
![Beanie bandit wanted for four bank raids](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Beanie bandit wanted for four bank raids
Police believe the same brazen beanie-wearing bank robber is responsible for four hold-ups in the past few weeks.
![Waitomo: Underground movement gathers fans](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Waitomo: Underground movement gathers fans
Monique Balvert O'Connor learns why thousands put cave rafting in their top 10.
![4WD crashes into shops, causes 'total devastation'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
4WD crashes into shops, causes 'total devastation'
A Nissan 4WD crashes into an interior decoration shop, then backwards into an outdoor furniture shop, leaving a Waikato driver seriously hurt.
![Funding cuts threaten drug clinic](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Funding cuts threaten drug clinic
One of only two Maori-based residential centres for youth faces closure by April.
![Stolen tow truck at centre of two-hour police pursuit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Stolen tow truck at centre of two-hour police pursuit
Inspector describes slow-speed police chase as the "most bizarre" pursuit he's ever been involved in.
![Minister practises what he preaches](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Minister practises what he preaches
A pastor and his family are giving up their $1m home to help raise funds for their church and a community centre.