A witness frantically signalled to vehicle driving wrong way to stop before crash.

The Whareama house owner rushed to a nearby church to call 111 after finding it on fire.

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A front making its way up the country is expected to peter out as it moves north.

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A motorcyclist has serious injuries after a crash in South Wairarapa this morning.

Elsewhere, Blenheim and Hamilton are set to scorch, with highs of 29C and 27C.

Emergency housing special needs grants have more than doubled in two years.

Four fire trucks attended the Lambton Quay incident this afternoon.

"We are super happy and many local people are supporting us too."

Billy Te Kahika also hired his own, private security for the event.

Further arrests and charges would be likely as enquiries progressed, police said.

Discovery made at a reserve in Tawa suburb on Wednesday morning.

Visitors are asked to stay away for the next 24 hours while the cleanup is under way.

The accused has been bailed to a secure facility until later this month.

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Residents are being urged to curb water use as the dry season looms.

Kevin Orchard sent sexual photos and messages to a police officer he thought was a child.

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Emergency services on site and the serious crash unit on the way.