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Hamilton police are seeking sightings of these two men who broke into and stole cigarettes and a till from Z Liverpool St early this morning. Photo/Supplied.

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Sightings sought after Hamilton service station burglary

17 Aug, 2018 11:15am
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The Z service station was hit at 3am today by two masked men.

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Hamilton man charged over tractor, car collision death

17 Aug, 2018 10:40am
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Jack Rathsamy, 23, has been charged in relation to the crash on February 24, this year.

Murder accused from left, Cody Griffin, Whakapumatanga Clarke and Daniel Chase at the Hamilton High Court.

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Jury continues deliberations over Taupo murder accused

17 Aug, 2018 10:10am
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The jury this morning continued their deliberations into the Taupo shooting.

Robert Love holds a picture of his late mother who suffered from failings during her care in St Kilda Care Home, Cambridge, last year. More failings have since been discovered. Photo / File

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Issues remain rife at embattled St Kilda Care Home

17 Aug, 2018 7:45am
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Multiple failures have been found during an unannounced inspection in Cambridge.

Cody Griffin, left, Whakapumatanga Clarke and Daniel Chase at the Hamilton High Court charged with the murder of Scott Henry in Kinloch. Photo / Belinda Feek

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Taupo shooting: Jury begins deliberations to resume Friday

16 Aug, 2018 5:13pm
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Justice Sarah Katz sent the jury out to begin their deliberations at 4.15pm.

Murder accused from left, Cody Griffin, Whakapumatanga Clarke and Daniel Chase in the dock at the Hamilton High Court. Photo/File.

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Taupo shooting: 'Low-level plan to shake the money tree'; lawyer

16 Aug, 2018 8:17am
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Defence for two accused will issue their closing statements, before the judge sums up.

From left, murder accused, Cody Griffin, Whakapumautanga Clarke and Daniel Chase at the Hamilton High Court.

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Taupo killing - Firing of fatal shot an 'accident': Defence

15 Aug, 2018 7:53am
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The crown and defence are issuing their closing statements in the Taupo murder trial.

Ashburton man, Alan Manhire, right, suffered a brain haemorrhage while trying to stop a pair of thieves steal cigarettes from a local service station.

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Self-styled crime fighter suffers brain haemorrhage chasing thieves

14 Aug, 2018 2:19pm
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Alan Manhire had been patrolling the streets of Mayfield, Ashburton, for three years.

Police will today continue searching for Hamilton woman Mi-Sook Yang, also known as Annie, along the Waikato River.

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Hamilton police continue river search for Annie Yang

14 Aug, 2018 11:02am
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Police have no plans for a land search and are instead focusing on the Waikato River.

Police have cordoned off a property on Kimihia Rd, west Huntly, after a man was stabbed this morning.

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Man critical after Huntly stabbing

14 Aug, 2018 7:54am
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Police were called to the Kimihia Rd property at 5.10am today.

Two Hamilton men aged 26 and 27 have been arrested after the chase around Dinsdale, Hamilton, during the early hours of this morning.

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Two arrested after 12 minute Hamilton chase

14 Aug, 2018 7:38am
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Two Hamilton were eventually caught after police laid road spikes.

Alyssa Ledbetter has just been discharged from Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after suffering Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM) in the frontal cortex of her brain. Photo/Supplied

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Hopes for ill Whakatane girl, 11, to be home in two weeks

13 Aug, 2018 1:25pm
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It's hoped Whakatane girl Alyssa Ledbetter will be home from the US in about two weeks.

Chef Anton Mosimann OBE was Maitre Chef des Cuisines at the Dorchester Hotel for 13 years, during which time its restaurant won two Michelin stars. Photo / Brett Phibbs

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'Keep it simple, Kiwis'; sage advice from top chef

13 Aug, 2018 8:48am
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Most chefs now also avoid using heavy sauces as the push continues for healthier food.

Two cows in in Totara Park the morning after the attack. Photo / Michael Craig

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Council investigating after man, woman mauled by cows

9 Aug, 2018 3:24pm
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Colin McMahon is due for more surgery tomorrow.

New Zealand has its own special photo of Queen Elizabeth, not the one pictured, that Kiwis can download for free. However, Aussies can get their own print sent to their door. Photo / File

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Kiwi royalists rejoice, you can claim a free pic of the Queen

9 Aug, 2018 9:18am
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The Governor General's office gets up to 20 requests a year for her official photo.

From left; Cody Griffin, Whakapumautanga 'Cookie' Clarke and Daniel Chase are defending charges of murder and aggravated robbery in the Hamilton High Court.

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Taupo shooting: Son got home to find dad bloodied on ground in rain

8 Aug, 2018 11:25am
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A juror has been dismissed after constantly nodding off during the trial.

Cody Griffin, left, Whakapumatanga Clarke and Daniel Chase at the Hamilton High Court today charged with the murder of Scott Henry. Photo / Belinda Feek

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Partner breaks down in tears as she testifies how drug dealer Scott Henry shot dead

7 Aug, 2018 4:02pm
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Scott Henry's partner has recalled the moment he was shot down at his home.

Police at the McLaren Falls Bridge near Tauranga where a body was found in the water last month. Photo / Jared Savage

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Trial date set for McLaren Falls murder accused

7 Aug, 2018 9:39am
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Five men have pleaded not guilty in relation to charges over Mitchell Paterson's death.

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Taupo murder trial to begin Tuesday

6 Aug, 2018 11:34am
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The jury has been selected but the trial will begin tomorrow.

The bus lays on its side after it crashed and throwing several passengers out onto the road. Photo / Supplied

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Turoa bus crash: 'All I could hear was a guy running at me screaming'

1 Aug, 2018 2:16pm
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They'd only known each less than 24 hours but the new group of friends didn't muck around.

The young North Waikato mum had just left a violent relationship when she got drunk and decided to drive with her two kids in the car.

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North Waikato mum crashes drunk after violent relationship break-up

31 Jul, 2018 3:17pm
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The judge told her he hoped not to see the mother of two back in court again.

A white cross at Lake Arapuni where Kim Richmond's body was submerged in her ute by partner Cory Jefferies on July 31, 2016. Photo / Greg Bowker

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Big Read: The killing of Kim - texts reveal how relationship ended in murder

30 Jul, 2018 10:30am
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From Arohena to the High Court in Hamilton - the killing of Kim Richmond exposed.

Cory Scott Jefferies says he did kill Kim Richmond but maintains it was unintentional. A jury is deliberating whether his actions were murder or manslaughter. Photo/Alan Gibson.

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Murder or manslaughter? Jury continues deliberations

30 Jul, 2018 10:03am
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The high court jury deciding Cory Jefferies fate continue its deliberations today.

Cory Scott Jefferies pictured in the High Court at Hamilton on Monday. Photo/Alan Gibson.

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Did Cory Jefferies murder Kim Richmond? Jury begins deliberations

27 Jul, 2018 10:32am
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Kim Richmond's family and friends wear red roses in her honour in court today.

Cory Scott Jefferies has been found guilty of murder. Photo/Alan Gibson.

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Jury finds Cory Jefferies guilty of Kim Richmond's murder

27 Jul, 2018 8:01am
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Jefferies will be sentenced on September 7 for the murder of his partner.

A jury in the High Court at Hamilton has to decide whether Cory Jefferies committed the murder or manslaughter of his partner of 26 years Kim Richmond.

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Disdain or desperation - Jury to decide on alleged murderer's fate

27 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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Justice Sally Fitzgerald will sum up before sending the jury off to begin deliberations.

Kim Richmond disappeared on July 31 2016. Her body was recovered 11 months later.

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Accused's 'disdain' - Kim Richmond left to 'rot' in ute

26 Jul, 2018 11:34am
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The Crown and defence are summing up in the Cory Jefferies murder trial.

Kim Richmond was a champion at table tennis but loved all sports and was about to start training for a marathon before her death in July 2016.

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Kim Richmond murder trial: Accused's final text to missing partner

25 Jul, 2018 11:31am
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Cory Jefferies told police he'd also cheated on his partner by kissing another woman.

Kim Richmond raced in multisport events around the country before her disappearance.

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Kim Richmond murder trial: Outburst after affair revealed

24 Jul, 2018 5:06pm
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Tensions were high after member took verbal shot after victim's "affair" was revealed.

3.43am: Fitbit records Kim Richmond's final heartbeat

24 Jul, 2018 12:05pm
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Fresh details emerge of the last night of mother-of-three Kim Richmond's life.

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Murder trial: Fitbit records Kim Richmond's final heartbeat

24 Jul, 2018 8:28am
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Cory Jefferies admits causing Kim Richmond's death but says it was unintentional.

Cory Scott Jefferies in the High Court at Hamilton this morning before the start of his trial. Photo / Alan Gibson

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Te Awamutu man's murder trial delayed a day

23 Jul, 2018 11:13am
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Cory Jefferies is accused of murdering his partner of 26 years, Kim Richmond.

Quentin McCreedy enters the Hamilton District Court with lawyer Roger Laybourn for an earlier appearance. Photo/File.

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'I've been shot', BoP grandfather's final words

20 Jul, 2018 9:56am
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Gordon Leech yelled "I've been shot" before dying a short time later.

Waikato police are seeking sightings of this 2001 Nissan Skyline, registration KAM195, in relation to the death of Wayne Noda last month.

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Nissan Skyline sought in connection with Huntly man's death

20 Jul, 2018 8:13am
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Despite several appeals police are still hunting the dark blue Nissan Skyline.

Hemo Thompson in the dock at the Hamilton District Court today. She was jailed for defrauding a social services trust of nearly $172,000, causing the loss of 43 jobs. Photo / Belinda Feek

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Prison term for charitable trust fraudster Hemo Thompson

19 Jul, 2018 7:45am
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Former financial manager of a social services trust sentenced to jail.

A man was robbed of cash from an ATM at the Grandview Mall in Hamilton early today. Image/Google maps.

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Man threatened, robbed at Hamilton ATM

19 Jul, 2018 7:20am
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The man was getting cash at a mall ATM when he was approached and robbed of $80.

Mitchell Paterson, 26-year-old, was found dead at McLaren Falls. Photo / Facebook

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Car found in McLaren Falls homicide probe

19 Jul, 2018 5:00am
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Police have found the Nissan Terrano they believe was involved in the murder.

Mitchell Paterson was found dead in water below the McLaren Falls Bridge on Friday morning.

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Putting together the gangland murder puzzle: Car found

18 Jul, 2018 12:29pm
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Three men have been murdered in two weeks. What happened?

Police ended up pulling out of the chase with the fleeing driver eventually losing control of the car on a rural Waikato road and crashed.

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Armed car thieves lead police on 71-minute chase

18 Jul, 2018 7:26am
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One man was found with a sawn-off shotgun and ammunition in his pocket.

L-R: Wayne Noda, Mitchell Paterson and Robert Nelson. Photos / Supplied

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Gang links to all three Waikato homicides: Top cop

17 Jul, 2018 2:08pm
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Superintendent Bruce Bird says all three attacks were targeted and the community is safe.

Leon Wilson is accused of pointing a sawn off shotgun at AOS members when they carried out a raid on this Pohutukawa Dr, Hamilton, home on Sunday. Photo / Doug Sherring

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Man denies pointing sawn-off shotgun at police

17 Jul, 2018 12:48pm
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Leon Wilson admits having the shotgun but not pointing it at police.

Thames firefighters at the scene of a house fire on Brown St on Tuesday morning. Photo/Supplied.

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Man treated for smoke inhalation after Thames fire

17 Jul, 2018 7:57am
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There were house fires in Thames and Hamilton overnight.

Mitchell Paterson's funeral will be held in Ngaruawahia on Thursday.

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McLaren Falls homicide victim's funeral planned

17 Jul, 2018 7:34am
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Murder victim Mitchell Paterson was the father of a young girl.

A fresh-faced Dale Mooney pictured in 2006. Photo / File

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Jeweller swapped real diamonds for fakes

16 Jul, 2018 7:25pm
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Man left one couple $60k out of pocket and almost ended another couple's marriage plans.

Mitchell Paterson's body was found in water below the McLaren Falls Bridge on Friday morning.

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Arrest made in McLaren Falls homicide investigation

16 Jul, 2018 6:11pm
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Man charged with helping dispose of victim Mitchell Paterson's body.

Tui Dairy was targeted by two would-be robbers however they fled empty handed after a fog cannon was activated. Image/Google maps.

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Fog cannon stops Hamilton dairy robbers

16 Jul, 2018 8:41am
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The two men fled once the Tui Dairy shopkeeper activated the cannon.

Forensic staff pictured at the Matthews Cres property on Sunday. Photo/File

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Hamilton shooting victim moved to Auckland hospital

12 Jul, 2018 1:11pm
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The critically injured 17-year-old is now being treated in Auckland Hospital.

Truck driver Alfred Price of Mt Maunganui leaves the Hamilton District Court after an appearance in May. Photo / NZ Herald

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Truck driver keeps licence, fined, for crash killing 91yo

12 Jul, 2018 11:00am
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He was too busy looking for a driveway entrance and didn't see the elderly lady.

Robert Nelson was shot dead while, his girlfriend Kahlee Marfell and a 17-year-old are in Waikato Hospital, after up to three gunmen rained down a series of shots. Photo / Supplied

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Fatal Hamilton shooting: What killers said before opening fire

11 Jul, 2018 6:40pm
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Sources say two young men put their lives on the line to protect Kahlee Marfell

Robert Nelson, 23, with his partner Kahlee Marfell. Marfell is recovering in Waikato Hospital after a shooting which killed Nelson.

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Niece speaks out in support of Hamilton shooting victims

11 Jul, 2018 7:36am
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Nadine Lovini says people shouldn't judge her uncle just because he is a gang member.

Stephanie King, who has been missing since Friday, was found

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Hamilton woman Stephanie King found 'safe and well'

3 Jul, 2018 2:15pm
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Stephanie King has been found safe and well in Kawhia.

The officer used excessive force when the 59-year-old man was at Ashburton police station. Photo / File

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Police used 'excessive force' in Ashburton arrest: IPCA

3 Jul, 2018 10:13am
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The officer involved has since resigned for 'unrelated' reasons.

Sam Muru, 58, died in Waikato Hospital on Saturday morning surrounded by his whanau and friends. Photo/Ngaruawahia Rugby League.

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Truck driver dies days after Waikato crash

3 Jul, 2018 9:23am
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The Ngāruawāhia rugby league community is reeling after Sam Muru's death.

Stephanie King was last seen by her partner early Friday morning. He is concerned for her safety.

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Missing woman's partner and son's heartache as days stretch on

2 Jul, 2018 11:15am
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Steven Reeve says he's at a loss as to what has happened to his partner Stephanie King.

Firefighters have managed to put out a house fire in Mission Bay which saw the top storey of a house ablaze.

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Four crews head to Mission Bay house fire

1 Jul, 2018 3:14pm
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The top storey of the home was involved in fire when crews arrived.

Emergency services are responding to reports of a small plane

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Lucky escape: Pilot, passenger walk away from plane's unscheduled landing

1 Jul, 2018 12:33pm
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The pilot and his passenger walked away after he made an emergency landing.

Ani Nohinohi was left in a critical condition following the Waverley crash that claimed seven lives. Photo / Supplied

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Waverley crash: Girls' mother fights for life

29 Jun, 2018 5:00am
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"We are a very close family and still can't believe this has happened."

Waverley crash victims: From left, Rosalie and Ian Porteous and in the other vehicle Jeremy Thompson, Nivek Madams and baby Shady.

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Faces of a tragedy: Victims of Waverley crash horror

28 Jun, 2018 1:00pm
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Ani Nohinohi is still fighting for her life after losing those closest to her.

Nivek Madams, 8, was killed in the Waverley crash along with her stepfather and baby sister. Her mother Ani, left, survived.

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Crash victim turned 8 day before she died

28 Jun, 2018 8:22am
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Nivek Madams was surrounded by extended family as she died in Waikato Hospital.

Cold frosty morning in Whanganui. Photo / Bevan Conley

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Think it's cold? It's about to get colder

27 Jun, 2018 2:18pm
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Clear skies will remain but more areas will experience sub zero temperatures, too.

One person died and two others were injured in this crash at Waitakaruru on Saturday morning. Photo/Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust.

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Driver unable to see pedestrian struck on dark road

27 Jun, 2018 1:13pm
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The victim had been seen walking in the dark on the road prior to the crash.

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Two crashes, multiple injuries, an hour apart on SH5 Rotorua

27 Jun, 2018 10:52am
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The two crashes occurred near Fitzgerald Glade in between Rotorua and Tirau.