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!['Terrorised': Rocks thrown at homes, smashed window 'sounded like a bomb'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Terrorised': Rocks thrown at homes, smashed window 'sounded like a bomb'
Frustrated resident stakes out the alley at night trying to catch the vandals.
![Man seriously injured in Mount Maunganui e-scooter accident](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Man seriously injured in Mount Maunganui e-scooter accident
Mate Glamuzina was seriously injured in an e-scooter accident in Mount Maunganui in October 2020. Video / NZ Herald
![Pāpāmoa residents ‘terrorised’ by people throwing rocks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Pāpāmoa residents ‘terrorised’ by people throwing rocks
Brendon Burchell wants the council to install a security camera and lighting at a nearby council walkway. Video / BOP Times
Latest FromRotorua Daily Post
!['Grenade' hidden in baby formula tin put Rotorua suburb into lockdown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Grenade' hidden in baby formula tin put Rotorua suburb into lockdown
Charles Rameka told police he'd planted a bomb in a car.
![Couple profile: Laura Smith and Nikora Simpkins](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Couple profile: Laura Smith and Nikora Simpkins
Laura and Nikora talk up the run-up to Harcourts Dancing for Hospice.
!['We’re not here to censor them': Council adds public forums for first time](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'We’re not here to censor them': Council adds public forums for first time
Speakers will have to stick to rules, however.
Latest FromHawkes Bay Today
![Two by two: Bay chainsaw champion chipping away at international success](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Two by two: Bay chainsaw champion chipping away at international success
Waretini-Hemara hopes to be the first Kiwi to compete in Chetwynd World Carving Champs.
![Family of killed toddler say Oranga Tamariki gave them $300 in an envelope](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Family of killed toddler say Oranga Tamariki gave them $300 in an envelope
Trish Puna says by the time she found out where Casino was, she was dying in Starship.
![Māori communities ‘disproportionately affected’ by cyclone floods](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Māori communities ‘disproportionately affected’ by cyclone floods
Review also finds some residents felt they received 'different treatment'.
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Auckland News
!['Call police, I think someone got shot’: West Auckland mum's terror after hearing gunshots](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Call police, I think someone got shot’: West Auckland mum's terror after hearing gunshots
One person has serious gunshot injuries and two were arrested in the violent incident.
![Fog cancels flights at Auckland Airport](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Fog cancels flights at Auckland Airport
Travellers should check the airport's website for updates.
![Two badly hurt in serious crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Two badly hurt in serious crash
The road where the crash occurred appears to be partially blocked, police say.
Wellington News
![Wellington musician convicted of rape can now be named](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Wellington musician convicted of rape can now be named
Martin Ditlhabi, now 27, was arrested after a raft of sexual allegations on social media.
![Double gold star: Firefighter Pinky’s 50 years of service honoured](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Double gold star: Firefighter Pinky’s 50 years of service honoured
Tauranga man Robert Pinkerton has done 50 years in the fire service.
![Dysfunctional culture: Wellington Water's $51m mistake slated in report](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Dysfunctional culture: Wellington Water's $51m mistake slated in report
Wellington Water staff took four months to inform councils of a budgeting error.
Christchurch News
![First heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
First heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blast
A large swathe of the lower South Island is in the firing line.
![Southern city blitzes July high temperature record as southerly blast looms](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Southern city blitzes July high temperature record as southerly blast looms
A heavy rain warning and two watches have been issued in Fiordland.
![Paraglider seriously injured in Christchurch’s Port Hills](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Paraglider seriously injured in Christchurch’s Port Hills
The patient was transported to Christchurch Hospital by helicopter.
Rural news
![New highway route welcome – but what will it mean for Northlanders?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
New highway route welcome – but what will it mean for Northlanders?
Another day, another Brynderwyns announcement – will this one come through for Northland?
![Two by two: Bay chainsaw champion chipping away at international success](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Two by two: Bay chainsaw champion chipping away at international success
Waretini-Hemara hopes to be the first Kiwi to compete in Chetwynd World Carving Champs.
!['Healthy happy cows and people': Welcome to Jerseyhill Farm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Healthy happy cows and people': Welcome to Jerseyhill Farm
“Michael always makes sure the cows are tended to before feeding himself.”
![Matt Chisholm on nearly losing everything and bouncing back](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Matt Chisholm on nearly losing everything and bouncing back
The former journalist and TV presenter has written his second book.
![Equine therapy paradise plays key role in people’s mental health and wellbeing journeys](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Equine therapy paradise plays key role in people’s mental health and wellbeing journeys
The tranquil environment also contributes positively to therapeutic outcomes for clients.