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Emotional farewell for slain soldier
In a warehouse packed with dignitaries and military officers, mourners today heard how NZ had lost a fine young leader, 28-year-old Lieutenant Tim O'Donnell.

Last respects paid to slain NZ soldier
The death of Lieutenant Tim O'Donnell in Afghanistan was a tragedy on a number of levels, the Governor-General told the slain soldier's military funeral today.

Slain soldier's final farewell
Lieutenant Tim O'Donnell was described as a striking example of a young man with positive and irrepressible energy at his funeral today.

Earthquake hits Palmerston North
An earthquake has been felt in Palmerston North and other parts of the Manawatu as well as in northern Wairarapa and southern Hawkes Bay.

Man in hospital after police pursuit
An unlicensed driver has been taken to hospital after a police pursuit in Palmerston North this morning ended with a vehicle slamming into a truck.

Slow road to recovery for flying instructor
The flying instructor badly injured in Monday's plane crash near Palmerston North has shown promising signs of recovery.

Crash survivors on road to recovery
The flying instructor who survived an air crash has had surgery for bleeding to his brain but doctors hope to bring him out of a coma today.

Crash survivors critically injured - chopper pilot
Two men are "pretty banged up" after their plane crashed in the Ruahine Ranges this afternoon.

Light plane crashes near Palmerston North
Two men have survived a light plane crash in the Ruahine Ranges and have been taken to Palmerston North Hospital.

Fierce debate over Moko's remains
Talks continue today on where Moko the bottlenose dolphin should be laid to rest, with Mahia, Whakatane, Gisborne, Tologa Bay and Te Kaha vying to host his remains.

Moko arrives at Massey
The carcass believed to be of much-loved dolphin Moko has arrived at Massey University in Palmerston North for an autopsy.

He's going to the chapel
Dave Dobbyn, who celebrated 30 years in music last year, is touring the majestic churches, chapels and cathedrals of New Zealand on the 2010 Classic Hits Acoustic Church Tour.

Strip club dad convicted of assault
A man who left his baby son unattended in a car while he visited a Wellington strip club has admitted assaulting the child's mother.

Stabbing accused named
A 25-year-old man who allegedly stabbed his brother in a fight, has had his name suppression order lifted.