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![Green van linked to missing woman](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Green van linked to missing woman
Police investigating the disappearance of a Whanganui woman 12 days ago are seriously concerned "something untoward" has happened to her and are appealing for sightings of a green van.
![Missing woman's disappearance 'out of character'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Missing woman's disappearance 'out of character'
The family of a Wanganui woman who went missing in mysterious circumstances 11 days ago has asked the public for information.
![Council ordered to pull Whanganui signs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Council ordered to pull Whanganui signs
Wanganui Mayor Michael Laws says signs advising travellers they were approaching "Whanganui" were erected in a "deliberate and provocative" act by NZ Land Transport.
![Police called to mayor Michael Laws' home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Police called to mayor Michael Laws' home
The partner of controversial Wanganui Mayor Michael Laws has moved out after he called police to their home.
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Tsunami fears over as alert downgraded
The official warning over a tsunami that threatened the entire east coast of New Zealand today has been downgraded to an advisory, but there is still a threat from ocean surges.
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Tsunami warning downgraded, but surges may still hit
Civil Defence authorities have downgraded the tsunami warning for New Zealand. However, New Zealand authorities are warning that there could be surges for up to 24 hours.
![Tsunami threat: Warning stays in place for entire east coast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Tsunami threat: Warning stays in place for entire east coast
New Zealand east coastal areas aren't out of the woods yet, with Civil Defence authorities and scientists electing keep the tsunami warning in place.
![Evacuation warnings as tsunami wave hits Chatham Islands](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Evacuation warnings as tsunami wave hits Chatham Islands
The first wave has reached the Chatham Islands, after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile overnight. An official tsunami alert remains in place for New Zealand's entire east coast.
![Telecom launches inquiry into 'F*** you' call centre text](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Telecom launches inquiry into 'F*** you' call centre text
Telecom is investigating claims a customer received an abusive text from its call centre after complaining of delays in her cellphone service.
![Locals rally round to save injured puppy Buck](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Locals rally round to save injured puppy Buck
Wanganui residents come to the rescue of an injured puppy whose owner could not afford the operation it desperately needed.