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Weather is expected to stay settled across most of the country through Waitangi.

The Parole Board has decided if Raymond Ratima should be freed.

Police warned against gang patches in public and threatening behaviour.

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

The victim was found unconscious and is in a serious condition in Wellington Hospital.

Wairarapa is in a restricted fire season and open-air fires need a permit.

Total liabilities have fallen from $10.8m at its receivership in April.

Mayors have revealed early amalgamation talks are underway.

The Friday and Saturday night finals at Masterton's War Memorial Stadium are sold out.

Ikea products can be collected from 29 pick-up points across the country, from this week.

Customs intercepted 10 packages sent nationwide containing 10kg of meth.

'Emma had the biggest heart we have ever known.'

While pretty clued up on most things, Shaun Wallace does have an 'Achilles heel'.

Emergency crews from three Wairarapa towns rushed to the scene.

The family are assisting the investigation team.

David Bussau was so wealthy by 35 that he ‘retired’ – and turned his focus on others.

Tranzit's top dogs still get behind the wheels of their buses every now and then.

Mapuna means “prized” or “precious” in te reo.

100 churches plan workshops to prepare communities for the Māori wards vote.

Hawke's Bay would need more services and support to start taking refugees, an expert says.

The man was eventually tasered and arrested outside the station.

Numbers are down but thousands of new homes are being built by the leaders in the sector.

The Toastie Takeover finalists have been announced for 2025.

Police said early inquiries suggested the baby's injuries weren't accidental.

Raymond Ratima committed the 'horrific' murders of seven family members in 1992.

Police stress the importance of having a firearms licence and permission to hunt.

'While cold snaps and frost will occur, they are expected to be less frequent than usual.'

Joel Hintz's proudest moment was lifting the Log o' Wood as his side arrived in Napier.

Company linked to Graeme Hart bought company after it went into receivership.