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Woman and girl, 3, die in house fire

It is too early to say whether a fire that killed a woman and a child overnight is suspicious, police say.

DHB accused of resthome 'witch hunt'

A major elderly care operator has accused health authorities of a "witch hunt" over the closure of a rest home.

Rest home shut after audit finds woman tied to bed

An inspection team finds a 103-year-old woman tied to her bed with a sheet, during an audit of a Palmerston North rest home.

$120,000 in fines, reparation after escaped horses kill driver

Two arrested over cheese heist

Suspected cheese heist in Manawatu

Rugby: Impressive Lynn gives Southland edge

Drunk driver admits manslaughter of friend

A drunk teenage driver who crossed a median strip and collided with a Toyota Hilux admits killing his friend in the smash.

Snow warning for central North Island