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Rates capping no new challenge, says Waitomo mayor
Waitomo mayor says rates caps won't be a big change for his district.
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Man towed corroded boat trailer, killing young mother when it detached and struck her vehicle
The woman's 3-year-old son was also in the car at the time of the crash.
From guinea pigs to pros: Chiefs' captains back history to repeat against Crusaders
Richard Turner recalls the Chiefs' 27-26 win over the Crusaders 30 years ago.
'Happy and adorable boy': Dad admits killing 10-month-old son Mustafa Ali
Mukzameel Mukhzar Ali pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of manslaughter.
Farmer’s rare 1939 Ford truck finds new life in 'man shed'
The 3-tonne 1939 Ford flathead V8 was imported from the United States.
Why police say they could not safely move sooner on Tom Phillips
Regular assessments weighed if armed squads should lead attempts to find him.
'Doesn't look too bad': Trailer that killed young mum had bad rust, seized brakes
The 19-year-old trailer owner had also re-registered the old trailer as brand new.
Watch: Jenny-May Clarkson bids emotional farewell after final Breakfast show
Her final show featured tributes from colleagues and emotional on-air farewells.
Waitomo welcomes youngest councillor and first Māori deputy mayor
Isaiah Wallace, 30, fulfils a goal first voiced on the Waitomo Youth Council.
Supermarket recall: Pams Te Kūiti cooked chook could make you crook
The supermarket is warning anyone who bought the chooks: 'Do not consume'.
Watch: ‘End of an era’ – how former PM Jim Bolger was remembered and laid to rest
The former Prime Minister and National leader passed away at the age of 90.
'I had to fight to stay alive': Victim stabbed 18 times before grabbing knife from frenzied attacker
She suffered severe head trauma from the attack, which happened outside a police station.
Waitomo, Ruapehu 'still coming to terms' with flood damage
Some major roads are due to reopen today.
Retracing Tom Phillips' steps; what standing in his campsite and meeting locals reveals
Tom Phillips, after four years on the run, was shot dead. His three kids were found safe.
Tom Phillips' body released to family as police continue campsite examination
A postmortem was completed yesterday and his case has been referred to the coroner.
Police vow to find who helped fugitive Tom Phillips
His three children, now 12, 10 and 9, are in the care of Oranga Tamariki.
Tom Phillips' children found safe at 'very remote' campsite; urgent injunction in place
The children have been taken for medical checks.
Fugitive Tom Phillips shot dead, officer shot in head during stand-off, 2 children still missing
A person was interrupted in the middle of a burglary and was shot by police.
Man admits stabbing woman 18 times outside police station
The 23-year-old man can now be named as James Tuwhangai.
NZ's ugliest trophy? 105 year-old rugby cup on the line in Rotorua
The Peace Cup was inaugurated to mark the end of World War I.
Jack Fagan wins Welsh Speed Shear
Fagan also placed third in the novice bladeshearing at the Royal Welsh Show.
The fastest guns but NZ shearers still beaten in Wales
Gethin Lewis and Llyr Jones beat Toa Henderson and Jack Fagan by 6.1pts.
Hill farming and Arabian horse breeding in Taumarunui
The Duncans breed Crabbet Arabians, known for their stamina and agility.
Missing Phillips children's harsh winter: Fourth birthday on the run
The King Country bush is cold and wet, making conditions very harsh.