A 45-32 win against Bush has secured the Kaupoi an away semifinal against King Country.

Crown: Ankle data suggests Tipene Reddington was at the house, not close to murder scene.

Jamie Gill was drinking with the siblings before his body was found in a paddock.

Defence lawyer says there are other ways the alleged killer's DNA could have got there.

The 32-year-old victim grasped at the mud with his hands as he was dragged on his back.

But while their mother recalls son's aggression, she denies hearing an alleged confession.

Wire Reddington says he didn't kill Jamie Gill - but if he did he was insane at the time.

The incident started in Featherston and lasted nearly two hours.

It's alleged staff stuffed $23k into an envelope and handed it to the 89-year-old widow.

Police received reports of the incident at 3.40pm.

Whanganui head straight to the top of the ladder.

Jamie Strang, Sir David Carter, Jane Smith, Todd McClay, Cameron Bagrie.

The side got straight to work.

One experienced nurse said the demand in recent weeks had 'brought staff to their knees'.

Not just those in economically-deprived areas needing help, middle-income struggling too.

'Final chapter' in a century-long dispute between the Crown, settlers, and Wairarapa Māori

The driver was the sole occupant of the car and died at the scene.

'The next generation plays a critical role in sustaining our economy.'

In these challenging times, being a good farmer alone is tough.

'What the hell did they think she was spending the money on?'

The pair had been training for an upcoming 32km circuit race in Gore.

Metlink data shows trains arrive at stations punctually less than a quarter of the time.

Farm manager Ben Purua and Wairarapa Moana ki Pouākani Incorporation honoured at awards.

Disappearance and death of horses during the storm highlighted the need for microchips.

The train tracks were laid too narrow at times, causing vibrations and speed restrictions.

“Some people are finding it hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel.”