His body was found entombed in concrete under an Auckland house. Then someone assumed his identity
Police reveal they have a person of interest who acted as the dead David Hart.
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The region's population in 2018 was 32,400 and it is predicted to be 30,600 in 2048.
Serious crash closes southern State Highway
A police spokeswoman said the serious crash unit had been called.
Mt Eden homicide investigation: 'Dave was an interesting person'
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Man who fled police found hiding up tree
Police did not pursue the fleeing driver but later found the car broken down.
Gold Coast charity bin death: Victim Kiwi mum of three
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Travel bubble reaction: Relief for South Island as winter looms
'I think every plane will be full from Australia to Queenstown.'
'Game-changer': Transtasman bubble key to rebuilding - West Coast tourism boss
A start date for the bubble is expected to be announced this afternoon.
Pike River: More items dragged out for police
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Brunner Mine disaster: 125 years since NZ's worst workplace accident
Coal miner John Pattinson died reading his Bible.
Coast unhappy as KiwiRail cuts TranzAlpine schedule
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Human remains found in search for missing Canterbury tramper
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Lawyers asked to lead independent inquiry into issues arising at Gloriavale
"There is no fetter on that inquiry."
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'Year of hell': West Coast Brewery owner forced to sell over closed border
Stuck in Toronto, a Canadian entrepreneur is selling his Westport brewery.
WorkSafe investigating after digger operator dies on West Coast farm
A police spokesperson said the person who died was a contractor working on his own.
Farmer threatens to burn forest over plunging values, biodiversity rules
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Double tragedy: How woman survived death of husband, son within 16 days
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Murderer to walk free: Parole granted, killer 'focused on his future'
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Tsunami threat downgraded after warning to Wellingtonians
Region was warned to expect strong, unpredictable currents after this morning's quakes.
Inside NZ's smallest school: Four pupils (and counting)
The school was closed after funding was cut for a supervisor.
Tourism Minister to discuss support with struggling West Coast businesses
The region has been starved of its main source of income - foreign tourists.
Freedom: Beached trawler finally refloated
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Grounded: Fishing trawler stuck on remote beach
It's understood the vessel was trawling for albacore tuna, known as "chicken of the sea".
'Community fabric at risk': Glacier region drowning, hundreds of jobs lost
16 per cent of businesses are no longer running at all and 73 per cent have reduced staff.
Mayors, Poutini Ngāi Tahu reject mention of other iwi in new West Coast district plan
Mayors reject suggestion that councils should deal with iwi other than Poutini Ngāi Tahu.
Summer scorcher: Christchurch NZ's warmest place, pushing 31C
A foehn wind is responsible for the warmer weather.
Revealed: Which surname rules the South Island?
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Fatal crash between car and van on West Coast
The crash happened on State Highway 6 at about 1.22pm on Wednesday.
'Pride and sadness': Pike River team reaches planned furthest point in mine
The agency reached the roof fall, 2.260km up the drift access tunnel, on Tuesday.