Police advise residents being targeted to 'close the door and not engage with the person'.

'I was always the class clown, the funny guy, even through my gang life.'

Police said the car fire occurred 'northwest of the airport'.

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Man had left the hospital and taxied to the airport when police were called to assist.

Three students remained in hospital on Thursday afternoon but all are expected to recover.

'Pam gives so much to the community so we wanted to give back to her.'

The lead iwi negotiator says jobs, housing and health improvements are priorities.

No injuries to humans or cattle were reported.

The crash happened late on Sunday night at the intersection of SH3 and Hewitts Rd. 

It has taken 'a lot of hard work' to get there.

'This is about a new generation of leadership.'

'I think victims and survivors are reporting more these days.'

The fire was caused by an air ventilation fan.

ANZ refused liability saying there were no indications of fraud or 'red flags'.

Robyn Malcolm and Diane Taylor's 'After the Party' won nine awards at the NZ TV Awards.

His contributions include work on the Christchurch earthquake and the Whakaari eruption.

A person with moderate injuries was taken to Whanganui Hospital.

Whanganui District Council urges people to report suspicious activity in parks to police.

'Without those people, the outcome could have been completely different.'

'One person was trapped in the vehicle.'

Connor Rees scored 61, leading Marist to a total of 190-8 in Masterton.

Coroner calls for better supervision around pools, lakes and rivers.

Firefighters were called to a property in Bulls early on Monday morning.

'Our aim is to prevent tragic incidents on our roads.'

Easter visitors are warned not to be complacent about the Tongariro Crossing.

'The minister and NZTA have heard us.'

Brian Baker's move to Whanganui is paying dividends.

The 29-year-old had a further 14 months jail time added to his current sentence.