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Public call police over Scott Guy vandalism lead
Going public today with images of graffiti found on murdered Manawatu farmer Scott Guy's house has led to a number of calls to police.
Vandalism lead in Scott Guy case
Police investigating the murder of farmer Scott Guy are pursuing a new lead linked to a vandalism attack on his Feilding property.
Man goes on trial for toddler's murder
Members of the public wept in court today upon hearing a 3-year-old had over 80 marks or wounds when she died.
Shark spotted in Whanganui River
Police are warning users of the Whanganui River to beware of a shark that has been spotted in the river.
Searchers looking for missing man find body
A police search and rescue team looking for missing Pahiatua man John Campbell have found a body. Mr Campbell, 64, was last seen leaving his Pahiatua home, in the Tararua district, for work at 6.45am yesterday.
Murderer lays charges against witnesses
Convicted murderer Stephen Hudson has filed private prosecutions against witnesses who gave evidence against him.
United front presented at Ratana
The National Government and its Maori Party partners presented a united face when Prime Minister John Key visited Ratana Pa this afternoon - a move Mr Key admitted was unexpected.
Ratana, Labour historically close - Goff
Phil Goff believes Ratana church followers are rallying behind Labour because of wider problems they see in NZ.
Turia unaware of any Harawira leadership hopes
Maori party co-leader Tariana Turia says she is "totally unaware" of any leadership aspirations rogue MP Hone Harawira may have.