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![Down to crumbs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Down to crumbs
Poor whitebaiting season underlines the need to preserve bush-clad waterside habitats.
![Two hurt in fiery display](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Two hurt in fiery display
Panic erupts as a fireworks show in Whakatane goes wrong during a hectic night across the country for fire services.
![Unlicensed teen driver dies in crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Unlicensed teen driver dies in crash
A teenager dies in a crash while driving unlicensed with a passenger in the Bay of Plenty.
![Animal officer attacked by dog owner](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Animal officer attacked by dog owner
A Rotorua animal control officer suffered serious head injuries when beaten while investigating a complaint.
![Pair now 'criminals' for aiding hurt man](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Pair now 'criminals' for aiding hurt man
A couple who were pepper-sprayed, arrested and charged in Queensland after helping a seriously injured man now have criminal convictions.