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Driver dies after truck and car crash in Levin
The fatal crash happened on State Highway 57 yesterday.
KiwiMart name dispute: Kāpiti entrepreneurs say name pre-dates Greens' plan
The Green Party's proposal for a publicly owned supermarket chain may have hit a snag.
Councils around NZ warned of deadly landslides, tsunamis, floods, ‘loss of life’
Councils are reviewing plans for tsunamis, floods, landslides, eruptions and earthquakes.
'He should have been flown': Stoic farmer died after burning 30% of body in rubbish fire
Coroner: A five-hour delay in obtaining specialist care reduced his chances of survival.
Potentially explosive chemical sparks evacuations at multiple schools
One Tree Hill College was evacuated after the chemical was discovered.
Defence Force detonates 'potentially explosive’ school science experiment
The material was found in a science lab at a Levin school and exploded on the back field.
Napier woman reunited with uncle's war medals after 20-year mystery
Joan Patten hopes her story inspires others to keep searching for missing family medals.
More than 50 jobs secured as Caroline Eve takes over Ballentynes stores
The takeover means Caroline Eve’s workforce will grow to 200 employees nationwide.
The couple who traded city life for salad greens
Tony and Lisa Dale-Low bought the Horowhenua hydroponics business in 2018.
'Selling misery': Private school-educated dealer caught with meth, guns
David Leo Kluger has been jailed for nearly 12 years after Wellington court appearance.
Four-car pile-up blocks SH57 in Koputaroa
Two people were injured in the crash, police said.
'Not convinced': Upper Hutt pulls away from Wellington super-city plans
Andrew Little has confirmed a number of councils are unlikely to join the proposed merger.
'We have proven what we can do': Ngarewa-Packer eyes another term in Te Tai Hauāuru
Ngarewa-Packer won Te Tai Hauāuru in 2023 by more than 9000 votes.
Wellington supercity back on the table - could cost $273m
Wellington's leaders are reconsidering one region wide body, but not all are on board.
Police plan more searches to find man linked to mother's death
He was the sole person of interest in his mother Karen Gilbert-Palmer’s death.
Man charged after alleged assault leaves person critically injured
The injured person remains in hospital after Friday’s incident.
One dead, another airlifted to hospital after crash near Levin
State Highway 1 remains closed as the Serious Crash Unit investigates.
Final search planned for body of man suspected of killing mother
Jeremy Robertson is believed to have driven the victim's car 350km to Rotorua.
Police arrest person near Foxton after alleged serious assault
Armed officers were responding from Palmerston North.
No damage, no injuries: Car smashes into Levin Police Station entrance bollard
A person is helping police with their inquiries.
'Everybody loved her:' Woman's death may have been averted if toxicity levels were checked earlier
Wendy Gorrie showed all the signs of lithium toxicity when she was admitted to hospital.
Mother confronts past as baby killer’s crimes revisited in new podcast
Lise Turner died in 2023, but the impact of her heartbreaking crimes continues.
Air NZ warns travellers of weather disruptions before long weekend
MetService warns winds could reach severe gale strength across several regions.