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Memorial unveiled for victims of Lake Alice child and adolescent unit
A new memorial now stands by the last remnant of Lake Alice, its lone tower.
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Shoplifter shoves frozen crayfish down pants, goes back for mud cake
The 32-year-old had sorted himself a three-course meal. Trouble is, he didn't pay for it.
Confusion over who is meant to deal with ongoing power cuts
More than 25,000 properties initially lost power in the lower North Island.
'If the stars align': Iwi bet on green energy
Te Rūnanga o Ngā Wairiki-Ngāti Apa are working to be at the forefront of renewable energy.
Three hospitalised after chemical leak at Levin meat processing plant
Twenty-two people went through decontamination after a 'gas reaction'.
Injury blow: Wall ruled out of World Cup qualifiers and A-League run-in
Lara Wall tore her left calf in Wellington Phoenix's 2-1 loss on Sunday.
Gregor Paul: Hunt for ABs coach exposes NZR's broken high-performance system
OPINION: NZR is flying panel members to Dunedin and Japan to watch both coaches at work.
MP 'incredibly lucky' after tree crashes onto home during wild weather
Thousands in lower North Island still without power days after deluge.
'Everybody just gets in and helps': Farmers help trapped motorists before contractors arrive
Tractors used to clear part of a road near Taihape affected by fallen trees and slips.
'Hard hit by the wind': Storms smash grower's berry tunnels
Strong gusts smashed 100m long berry tunnels, ripping off roofs and twisting steel.
'Significant crop damage': Wind, rain hammers North Island farms
Growers warn winter root veges and zucchini losses could hit shop supplies soon.
Downpours drench South Island as heavy rain warnings issued
Rainfall is intensifying with an overnight deluge forecast.
Weather: Local farmers clear mudslide which trapped 20 vehicles
About 20 cars were trapped for hours between floodwaters and a fresh slip.
Road 'disintegrating' as flooding tears through Lower Hutt suburb
Kamahi St in Stokes Valley has been torn up by ferocious flood waters.
Most dramatic pictures of North Island storm: Downed trees, blocked highways and flooded streets
More than 19,000 homes in the lower North Island are without power.
Fallen trees, power outages, travel disruption: Kiwis brace as overnight storm worsens
People are strongly urged to take this seriously and prepare now.
Victim's dad 'shattered' and angry as new details emerge from Waitārere Beach shootings
Laurie Johnston can't fathom how his daughter and grandsons were shot by his son-in-law.
Lotto Powerball numbers are in – are you $15 million richer?
It's time to check your Lotto ticket against tonight's winning numbers.
Wild weather: Firefighters prepare for a heavier deluge tomorrow
Attention turns now to the East Coast, with heavy rain and warnings heading into Sunday.
'Should have known the risks': Winning horse and trainer test positive for meth
Ival Brownlee claimed he hadn't used since 2012 - but hair tests proved otherwise.
'An obvious change': Psychologist on mosque shooter’s mental health
The gunman is hoping to appeal his conviction and guilty plea.
Mosque shooter says he was 'forced' to plead guilty because of harsh prison conditions
The gunman also says he timed his plea to catch the state and media off guard.
Worker exposed to asbestos, paint fumes now suffers lung disease but ACC says pet parrot is to blame
He was told he may have 'bird fancier's lung' amid his long fight for ACC cover.
Council issues warning over cliff collapse risk at popular swim spot
Horizon Regional Council says a fresh slip has gone into the water with a threat of more.
Police believed Waitārere Beach dad killed by gunshot, but autopsy reveals other cause
Ben Timmins, 60, died at a property where his wife and her two sons were shot.
Security guard caught trying to sell 'cocaine' on Instagram video while in uniform
Chavez Stewart later claimed the powder was flour and Panadol.
'Thought it would be fun': Teacher censured after flipping trailer carrying 15 students
Four students were taken to hospital after the incident following a fundraising event.
Editorial: Communities can fight for voice in local government reforms
OPINION: Councils face the biggest shake-up since the 1989 local government reforms.
'A bit of a wiggle': 4.5 quake strikes lower North Island
More than 4600 people reported feeling the tremor, from Auckland to Christchurch.
Art Deco steam stalwart, 84, prepares for his final festival journey
Art Deco Festival steam train volunteer Bill Town is calling it a day after over 30 years.