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Mobility scooter hit, one person taken to hospital

One person was moderately injured after a mobility scooter was hit.

Police allege man who ran into harbour was evading arrest

The man has since been taken to hospital in a serious condition.

Grille stops attempt at vape store ram raid, two youths in stolen car arrested

Their car smashed through the glass doors. But there was a hidden obstacle behind.

Doctors strike, Darleen Tana and Loafers Lodge anniversary | Focus Morning Bulletin May 16, 2024

Junior doctors walk off the job, suspended Green MP Darleen Tana’s unpleasant milestone and Loafers Lodge dawn service in the latest NZ Herald headlines.

Did Lachie Jones really walk to his death? Heartbreak and accusations mark inquest

Ben Tomsett reports after a three-week inquest hearing into the Gore toddler's 2019 death.

Gisborne Digest: A round-up from around the district

News snippets from around the Gisborne area.

Whangārei house fire considered suspicious, says fire investigator

Locals are used to the derelict home being set alight.

Jury finds father guilty of murdering, abusing 3-month-old daughter

The jury has returned a verdict on a Christchurch man accused of murdering his baby girl.

Gunman takes taxi to evade police; arrest made this morning

A 24-year-old man is due to appear in court today.

Pathway feels unsafe: Commuter concerns with shared route

Commuters describe their unsafe experiences using the Whangārei shared pathway.

Women's Refuge 'stunned' at 'startling' number of women at risk of death - how you can really help

Study reveals invisible family violence, many NZ women at risk of death by abuser.

NZ First candidate, former cop file complaint against Kiwibank after losing $500k in scam

The victims claim Kiwibank failed to monitor the account or carry out due diligence.

Gangbusters: Govt to reveal new task force targeting organised crime

The gang crackdown is set to feature a specialist anti-crime squad.

Two dead in house fire: Hero dad helped rescue sole survivor

Fire and Emergency was called to reports of a fire just before 7am.

Can you dig it? Person arrested after fleeing police in 18-tonne front-end loader

The vehicle eventually drove erratically through a fence into the Masterton Showgrounds.

Criminals printing guns to look like toys, police say

Police are seeing more 3D-printed guns, but the number is still small in context.

Skeleton found after 36-year mystery: Was mum's death sinister?

Patricia Burt's daughter says a visit to the site has raised more questions for her.

Man wanted by police after Tikipunga fatal fire cleared of any suspicion

Police thank the public, Tikipunga homicide investigation continues.