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!['Hard-working family men': Crash victims named](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Hard-working family men': Crash victims named
Friends and family of those who died in Monday's crash are reeling from their loss.
![Kaingaroa fatal crash survivor still in hospital](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Kaingaroa fatal crash survivor still in hospital
The survivor of the fatal crash that killed four people remains stable in Waikato Hospital
![Murupara community reeling after four killed in horror crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Murupara community reeling after four killed in horror crash
The crash between a truck and a van claimed four lives and critically injured another.
![New-wave research: $11.5m mega-project to shed light on NZ's changing oceans](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
New-wave research: $11.5m mega-project to shed light on NZ's changing oceans
An $11.5m project will take a closer look at NZ's vast and fast-changing marine estate.
![Whānau hopeful of finding missing Whakatāne man](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Whānau hopeful of finding missing Whakatāne man
The family of missing Whakatāne man Joseph Webb remain positive.
![Family 'incredibly worried' for missing man Joseph Webb, 24](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Family 'incredibly worried' for missing man Joseph Webb, 24
Joseph Webb, 24, was last seen going for a walk around the Whakatāne coastline.
![Quick-thinking youngster rescues toddler from pool](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Quick-thinking youngster rescues toddler from pool
Ōpōtiki 6-year-old rescues toddler from pool at Whakatāne Aquatic Centre.
![Matatā property owners yet to decide whether to take buyout offer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Matatā property owners yet to decide whether to take buyout offer
Majority of Awatarariki fan head residents unhappy with acquisition package.
![Being pissed off, sad, upset or deflated means you care](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Being pissed off, sad, upset or deflated means you care
Black Caps displayed the Kiwi fight we know and love in Cricket World Cup final.
![Seven dogs rescued from rising flood waters in Whakatāne](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Seven dogs rescued from rising flood waters in Whakatāne
Seven humans and seven dogs piled into an inflatable rescue boat to get to drier ground.
![Murupara ATM theft accused faces raft of charges](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Murupara ATM theft accused faces raft of charges
Accused also faces two charges of assault with intent to injure and threatening to kill.
![Flooding and closed roads aftermath of heavy rain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Flooding and closed roads aftermath of heavy rain
Although the weather is set to improve, precautions are still in place.
![Kings' first nationwide tour includes Tauranga](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Kings' first nationwide tour includes Tauranga
Kings includes Tauranga in first nationwide tour
![Whakatāne mayor quits for new real estate role](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Whakatāne mayor quits for new real estate role
Tony Bonne reflects on four terms as mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Local Focus: Whakatāne mayor quits for real estate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Local Focus: Whakatāne mayor quits for real estate
Tony Bonne reflects on four terms as mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Hot car baby death: Appeal against manslaughter sentence thrown out](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Hot car baby death: Appeal against manslaughter sentence thrown out
'She had no reason to expect that anyone else would ensure Isaiah's safety' - top judge.
![He used Google Maps for a shortcut home - and was washed 2.5km out to sea](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
He used Google Maps for a shortcut home - and was washed 2.5km out to sea
The fully-clothed man spent three hours in the water clinging to a log.
!['No family should ever have to live in circumstances like this'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'No family should ever have to live in circumstances like this'
"People are offering donations... It's very kind, but we just really need a house".
![Frustrated principal: 'I don't care if I break the law'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Frustrated principal: 'I don't care if I break the law'
At least 54 schools forced to extend board elections due to NZ Post delays.
![Air Chathams: Next flight for the little airline that could](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Air Chathams: Next flight for the little airline that could
Airline filled in when others pulled out and is preparing for one of its biggest moves.
![Queen's Birthday Honours: Bonnie's doing it for Matatā](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Queen's Birthday Honours: Bonnie's doing it for Matatā
Matata's Bonnie Dobson honoured in the Queen's Birthday 2019 list.
![Swarm of almost 200 quakes rock White Island](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Swarm of almost 200 quakes rock White Island
A swarm of earthquakes has rocked White Island, with 196 recorded since Thursday.
![Game of Thrones author hints at trip to Rotorua next year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Game of Thrones author hints at trip to Rotorua next year
The author will be returning to New Zealand year for Worldcon.
![Shane Jones says sorry: I wasn't attacking individual farmers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Shane Jones says sorry: I wasn't attacking individual farmers
Forestry Minister Shane Jones says sorry to farmers for referring to them as 'moaners'.
![Government announces $2.2 million investment to combat unemployment in the Bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Government announces $2.2 million investment to combat unemployment in the Bay
The funding came as a result of economic growth in the region.
![Crash driver in serious condition after fleeing from police](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Crash driver in serious condition after fleeing from police
Police attempted to stop the vehicle a few minutes prior to crash.