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Around the block: Banking on Huapai

High Court nullifies 'landmark conviction'

Man in court over stolen car chase

Rubberneckers fined $2500

Red Checkers grounded after latest accident

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.

Burnout gran says six-month driving ban unfair

A 50-year-old grandma known as "Mumsy" to boyracers says her six month driving ban for being caught doing a burnout is "over the top".

Napier siege cop to play golf with PM

Gang prospect guilty of murder

Ex-florist sentenced for altering rivals' Google maps

A florist said she changed her competitors' Google map details so customers could only contact her.

Crash and run in Napier

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Man crashes into off-duty officer

Stab victim reached for gun, court told

A witness has described how a man reached for his gun case just seconds before tussling with a Mongrel Mob prospect, who is now charged with his murder.