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Freight train derails, spills wine on tracks

Police called to mayor Michael Laws' home

The partner of controversial Wanganui Mayor Michael Laws has moved out after he called police to their home.

Backpacker murderer loses appeal

Council may face legal challenge

Mistakes in Ruahine Range maps

Tsunami fears over as alert downgraded

The official warning over a tsunami that threatened the entire east coast of New Zealand today has been downgraded to an advisory, but there is still a threat from ocean surges.

Tsunami warning downgraded, but surges may still hit

Civil Defence authorities have downgraded the tsunami warning for New Zealand. However, New Zealand authorities are warning that there could be surges for up to 24 hours.

Tsunami threat: Warning stays in place for entire east coast

New Zealand east coastal areas aren't out of the woods yet, with Civil Defence authorities and scientists electing keep the tsunami warning in place.

Telecom launches inquiry into 'F*** you' call centre text

Telecom is investigating claims a customer received an abusive text from its call centre after complaining of delays in her cellphone service.

Miss Universe leaves Levin for city lights

Its KFC went up in flames in December, and now Levin has lost one of the country's top beauty pageants as well.

Two dogs to be destroyed

Army museum curator who stole weapons sacked

Locals rally round to save injured puppy Buck

Wanganui residents come to the rescue of an injured puppy whose owner could not afford the operation it desperately needed.

Manawatu crash victim named

Ohakune: Historic trail frozen in time

Jim Eagles continues his exploration of New Zealand by train, checking out the Ohakune Old Coach Road.

Man dies after Manawatu collision