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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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Teacher whose partner abused special needs boy loses licence
Barry Fitz-Gerald had good intentions. His partner Ben Macaran didn't.
'Biggest spenders': Working holiday visas benefit the Bay
Each working holiday visa holder is estimated to inject up to $60,000.
Woman says years of missed care leaves her facing organ removal
It was only when the woman switched practices that her tumours were discovered.
'I'm really scared': Kiwi woman fights for compensation after nightmare overseas operation
She faces stomach reconstruction after $5500 weight-loss surgery in Turkey went wrong.
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.
Four people seriously injured in two-car crash west of Feilding
The Serious Crash Unit has been notified and is investigating the scene.
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.
Community 'quite happy' about freedom camp site closure
'It's pretty much a free-for-all.'
Three hospitalised after chemical leak at Levin meat processing plant
Twenty-two people went through decontamination after a 'gas reaction'.
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.
Richard Prebble: NZ needs to embrace AI tools to know what is happening with the economy now
OPINION: An AI tool, NZ Prosperity Live, nowcasts how the economy is performing daily.
MP 'incredibly lucky' after tree crashes onto home during wild weather
Thousands in lower North Island still without power days after deluge.
Retirement giants step up building as Metlifecare eyes sharemarket return
New village opens, land bought for another, speculation on stock exchange relistings.
In Lower Hutt, a live demo points the way to clean, superabundant energy
Government is backing start-up with $35m.
'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.
Taihape’s Winiata Marae steps up for stranded travellers
Organisers say opening the marae in storms is now a core role for the hapū.
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.
South Wairarapa residents coming together during floods
Neighbours are using their own vehicles to evacuate homes cut off by floods.
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.
Safety fears and $100-a-week bills: Why Health NZ parked its hospital fees plan
Leaked documents show staff warned 'market rate' fees would punish workers.