Latest from Levin

Ben Timmins, 60, died at a property where his wife and her two sons were shot.

Chavez Stewart later claimed the powder was flour and Panadol.

Four students were taken to hospital after the incident following a fundraising event.

OPINION: Councils face the biggest shake-up since the 1989 local government reforms.

More than 4600 people reported feeling the tremor, from Auckland to Christchurch.

Art Deco Festival steam train volunteer Bill Town is calling it a day after over 30 years.

Herman Fiu deemed a 'terrible example' to students, but can still teach.

States of emergency remain in several regions as towns stay cut off by floods.

Seek's latest employment report shows job ads fell for the first time in more than a year.

Sean Jansen could be the next Kiwi to face the All Blacks later this year.

Eketahuna shearer Hemi Braddick is closer to world champs after his first national win.

Slips and flooding cut off trapped motorists.

Club president John Rushton died in a two-bike accident east of Woodville.

Police urge worried relatives to call 105 and quote event number P065149924.

Police have yet to speak to the three critically injured victims of Wednesday's shootings.

Veterans question military credentials of man who died in Waitārere shooting.

'It’s not just my brother that’s been failed by the whole thing.'

Police say nobody who resided at the property held a firearms licence.

Three survivors, aged 17, 21 and 46, remain in hospital with critical injuries.

A 60-year-old man is dead and a woman and two young men in critical condition.

The Transport Minister has been told by officials to decide on his priorities.

Neither the investigators nor the owner claims to know how the dog was contaminated.

Sir Ron Young: 'I've probably seen more people convicted of murder than anyone else in NZ'

One motorist was recently stopped after driving at more than twice the speed limit.

Chelsey Field says she's been touched by the kindness of 'complete strangers'.

Video review showed Simon Goss' crucial final catch was made with under a second left.

Thunderstorms with hail up to 20mm in diameter are possible from Taranaki to Auckland.

NZ 2000 Guineas winner set to be the one to beat in today's Levin Classic at Trentham.

Police are appealing for any witnesses in relation to a crash in Levin last night.