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Climate change talk gets gnarly

Horizons councillors seek regional co-operation on climate change.

Lundy's final challenge to murder convictions begins

Mark Lundy's case is being heard in the Supreme Court in Wellington today.

Mark Lundy appeal over brain tissue begins

Mark Lundy's lawyer will argue his convictions should have been overturned.

Heartland Championship kicks off

First round of games honours memory of All Black and Heartland legend Sir Brian Lochore

'Beast from the East' weather looms - 24 straight days of rain

And September and October are not looking too great either.

Manawatu man caught with 4000 child sexual abuse files

The man used social media to distribute files depicting the sexual abuse of children.

Local Focus: Kaitiakitanga, guardianship and biculturalism

Contemporary views on ancient concepts. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Levin escape trio still on run

Levin escape trio still on the run as man hunt continues.

Police admit error after inmates' daring court escape

As of 6am police had not found Wiremu Eparaima, Te Wera Hemara and Emmanuel Witana.

Court: Man with P pipe ran from police and hid after pursuit

Richard Malcolm has been sentenced for a series of offences including male assaults female

Mum's grief over 30-year-old's homicide: 'She was unrecognisable'

Brenda Reuben urges anyone with information about her daughter's death to contact police.

Tiny house dream in tatters: Builder disappears with $40k

Liza and Shanon Casson say owning their dream home is no longer a reality.

Obituary: A farewell to motorcycle legend Rod Coleman

The first Kiwi to win at the Isle of Man, and a national and international champion.

Operation Inca: Trainer has harness race fixing allegation dropped

12 arrests were made during the police's massive Operation Inca last year.

Multiple people injured in Whanganui two-vehicle crash

Emergency services were called to the two-car crash near Whanganui.

Six brawl in central Whanganui; one arrested

One person received minor injuries in a fight involving six people in Victoria Ave.

Home detention for man who assaulted woman with a scooter

It was not the first time Ricky Winiata had attacked his victim.

Winter, again: Another weekend of snow, rain and thunderstorms

There's snow and heavy rain warnings and watches across a large swathe of the country.