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Dirt bike ‘nightmare’: Waitara police call for help over nuisance riders
Police have called for community help to identify dirt bike riders buzzing the town.
'It's very tragic': Mother's long fight for justice in fatal police-shooting case is over
'She lost her beloved son and that’s what’s been behind it all,' - lawyer.
'Squatter': Notorious Black Power member fails in fight against eviction, again
Kevin Moore claims he is a descendant of the coastal land and has a right to live on it.
'You just hit a cop': Teen appeals jail term for attack on off-duty officer
As the off-duty cop lay injured on the ground, his attackers congratulated each other.
Fatal police shooting from 22 years ago under spotlight
Steven Wallace's encounter with police lasted just six minutes before he was shot.
Kaoss Price fatal shooting: Police reveal he was unarmed and tried to carjack drivers
The review would look into how Price's sentence was handled before his death.
Police shooting victim's former rugby mates reveal 'huge future' that never was
Kaoss Price's talents even drew a comparison with dynamic All Black Sonny Bill Williams.
Fatal police shootings: Call for change in approach
A criminal justice advocate says police aren't held accountable for how they treat Māori.
Kaoss Price shooting: Investigation centres on witnesses and vehicles
Police would reveal more information later this week.
'Wonderful' Taranaki mum-of-four killed in 'freak accident'
She came off a sea biscuit in Waitara on Wednesday, after beating cancer in June.
One person in hospital after house fire in Waitara, Taranaki
The single-storey house fire was reported at 4.22am.
Care provider fined $552k over woman's death at support home
The woman drowned when left alone in a bath in October 2016.
Gas deal relieves energy market
Methanex gives up a third of its winter supply amid rising pressure for intervention.
'Chaotic and pretty intense': Tornado rips through Waitara, causing damage
Tornado causes minor damage to some buildings, sends trampolines flying.
Home for Christmas: Teen killer Jordan Nelson granted parole
A man jailed for murder when he was 13 - but avoided a life sentence - is granted parole
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).
Waitara police shooting: 'I grew up with Allan - maybe I should've seen him more'
A friend of Allan "Snow" Rowe doesn't hold a grudge against police for his death.
Taranaki man shot by police named
The 54-year-old was shot yesterday afternoon on Mamaku Rd, off State Highway 3.
Taranaki man killed by police pointed firearm at officers before being shot - commander
The 54-year-old was shot yesterday afternoon on Mamaku Rd, off State Highway 3.
Dig for victory! Kiwis turn to growing own food, becoming self-sufficient
Garden centres and nurseries raided for plants and seeds.