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Serenity's grandmother wants answers
The grandmother of a six-month-old who died a violent death says someone needs to come forward with the truth.

Charges over police station fire
Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with a fire at the Coromandel Police Station over Easter.

Man accused of setting wife on fire to plead not guilty
A man charged with setting his wife on fire at a rural Waikato roadside before fleeing for Fiji with his son will plead not guilty to her murder.

Coromandel: Gorge yourself
Take time out to enjoy the dramatic scenery along one of New Zealand's well-travelled routes. Diana Clement reports.

Mystery lottery winner still to claim $17.7m prize
The winner of half of the biggest Lotto Powerball first division prize is still to collect the riches.

Iroquois use 'extravagant'
The Prime Minister has been accused of inappropriately "commandeering" the air force to get to photo opportunities and exclusive events after using an Air Force Iroquois to get to the V8s in Hamilton and back to Auckland.

Waikato: Lost world
Liz Light drops into a big black hole where trusting the ropes on the way down is one thing - and climbing back up is another.

Motorsport: Whincup snares pole at Hamilton V8s
Holden's Jamie Whincup will start from pole position in this afternoon's 200km race at the Hamilton V8 Supercar event.

Holiday ideas: Off the beaten track
The autumn school holidays have started, and Easter is next weekend - make the most of the last of the warm weather by going somewhere you've never been.