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Easter road toll rises to six after motorist dies in Ōtaki

Emergency services were called after a car hit a power pole just after 8.30pm yesterday.

This image went around the world. Now road rage victim, 81, has died mowing lawns

The 81-year-old had struggled dealing with the road-rage incident last month.

'Bloody cowards': 81yo brutally bashed in road rage attack

The retired truck driver says he never experienced anything like it in his 81 years.

Heading away for the holidays? Find out how deadly your route is

Each year an average of 11 people are killed and 400 injured on roads during the break.

Homes evacuated after flooding; main road out of Wellington partially reopened

Traffic is backed up and homes inundated after heavy rain in the capital.

Judith Collins' Wellington transport announcement

National's leader is set to make a transport-related announcement in Wellington.

Fatal plane crash: Propeller fell off mid-flight

Aviation experts believe the plane lost its propeller mid-flight.

First place for Otaki Pottery Club

Unusual but ideal new venue for Otaki Pottery Club.

Ōtaki murder accused seeks name suppression

The man accused of murder appeared in court by audio visual link this morning.

One person flown to hospital after 'fire incident'

A person has been rushed to hospital after a "fire incident".

Dream of international premiere coming true for Māoriland filmmakers

Two filmmakers from Māoriland are heading to Toronto to premiere their film Bub.

Firefighters plan full brigade funeral for Tararua air crash victim

At least 100 firefighters are expected at Mike Hall's funeral on Saturday morning.

The 'bonkers' plan for a political party full of mayors

Horowhenua mayor wants mayoral MPs to break through perceived barrier to decision-makers.

The forgotten 'First Baby' of New Zealand

Before Neve Gayford, there was Huia Onslow.

Charges to be laid over shooting down of MH17

Authorities are set to charge those allegedly responsible for shooting down MH17.

Local Focus: Hawke's Bay's best office is on a stream

Hawke's Bay's unique weed boats are ugly but effective. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Malaysian PM declares 'no evidence' Russia shot down MH17

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad made claim in jaw-dropping speech,

Local Focus: The Beast floats

They had half an hour to get it in but one engine wouldn't start. Made with funding from NZ On Air.