Police search of teen fugitive who attempted self-harm 'deficient'
But the IPCA found shooting him with a sponge round was justified.
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Auckland to Tauranga? Parliament committee urges ministers to restart regional rail services
A select committee reckons its time to restart North Island passenger rail.
Appeal for sightings of missing Palmerston North woman
Paula Justine Harris was last seen on Thursday and there are concerns for her welfare.
Woman sent home from ED with chest pain died hours later of cardiac arrest
Her family felt her death could have been avoided if due diligence had been carried out.
Teens escaped youth justice residence after scaffolding erected near fence
Scaffolding was erected too close to the fence, giving the runaways a step up to freedom.
New Zealand jockey gone to the trots
Senior jockey Darryl Bradley is course manager an Manawatū Raceway
Will wars: Brothers ‘descend into pettiness’ over $4.4m estate
Graeme Barnard is unhappy mother left him a smaller share of estate than his brothers.
Gang members arrested for ramming cop car
The men allegedly threw metallic objects at the police car during the pursuit.
11 arrested in relation to major Manawatū crime ring
Three firearms, ammunition, a Taser, cash, methamphetamine and GHB found.
Football cup hopes end for two Hawke’s Bay football teams
The Napier Marist men and Havelock North Wanderers knew they were up against it
Damning report into hospital after pregnant mum and baby die
Admission to intensive care was delayed before her death and her baby was stillborn.
‘Extremely disappointed’: Mark Lundy’s family react to parole board rejection of early release
'The fight for the truth is far from over' - Lundy's family.
'I did not kill my family': Double murderer Mark Lundy to remain behind bars
'I will go to my death bed still saying that I did not kill my family'.
Is double-murderer Mark Lundy about to be released from jail?
Lundy, who has been behind bars for 21 years, denies killing his wife and daughter.
Young swimmer to represent NZ at world junior champs
Manawatū's Milan Glintmeyer will represent New Zealand at the world junior champs.
Watch: Brutal Mongrel Mob incident outside cafe as diners flee
One diner fled with a child in her arms as two people were punched, kicked and stomped on.
Dad of preschool son pleads guilty over his car crash death
Daniel Mehlhopt was twice the legal blood alcohol limit when he crashed his car.
Palmerston North homicide: Police up patrols amid increased gang presence
Police have been called to reports of gang members congregating on College St.
Palmerston North homicide: More Mongrel Mob in city after Raniel Kiu killing
Police seeking further information but "confident there is no ongoing risk to the public".
Homicide investigation: Police launch probe after man dies in hospital
Police probe man's death after late night incident.
Teenager charged with manslaughter after crash
The crash killed 59-year-old Tom Martin in October last year.
'I don't smack children': Childcare centre owner denies allegations of misconduct
'I advocate for children, not against them. I would never smack a child...' she said.
Cult mum accused of killing daughter pleads not guilty
Ellen Craig was extradited to Australia in March last year to face murder charges.
'Snapped': Man who drove wife off cliff jailed
He drove toward a steep bank moments after his wife said their marriage was over.
Palmerston North woman travels to Ukraine to help out local charity
Emma Richardson says the best way for Kiwis to help is to raise money.
Power play: NZ wind energy gears up as investment builds
What's in the wind energy pipeline and who's behind the developments.
'Nowhere is safe': Driving instructor jailed for years-long abuse of two girls
Michael Young would play pornography to them and instruct them to use sex toys.
Alleged burglar charged after person found with serious injuries
Police found the person seriously injured at a Feilding property.
Customer 'sick' after spotting swastika earrings in op shop
The charity said they were providing their staff with more awareness training.
Founder laments Ezibuy downfall
The NZ-founded company went into voluntary administration yesterday.
Man in court accused of shooting at police in lengthy armed stand-off
The 33-year-old was arrested after a lengthy impasse with police.
'Catastrophic injury': Whippy the greyhound rescued, owner convicted
The SPCA rescued Whippy saying it was horrific to think what the dog was going through.
Lindauer portrait of Ngāti Kahungunu chief could set a new auction record
Czech artist painted the oil on canvas piece in 1883, 3 years before chief's death.
Autistic man on learners licence killed in car accident 'pressured' into driving colleagues to work
'No one should die due to an employer’s negligence' - grieving dad.