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DHB breached patient's rights

Deadly road bend claims new victim

Tsunami fears over as alert downgraded

The official warning over a tsunami that threatened the entire east coast of New Zealand today has been downgraded to an advisory, but there is still a threat from ocean surges.

Tsunami warning downgraded, but surges may still hit

Civil Defence authorities have downgraded the tsunami warning for New Zealand. However, New Zealand authorities are warning that there could be surges for up to 24 hours.

Tsunami threat: Warning stays in place for entire east coast

New Zealand east coastal areas aren't out of the woods yet, with Civil Defence authorities and scientists electing keep the tsunami warning in place.

1.5-metre tsunami wave hits Chathams, heading for mainland

Evacuation warnings as tsunami wave hits Chatham Islands

The first wave has reached the Chatham Islands, after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile overnight. An official tsunami alert remains in place for New Zealand's entire east coast.

Woman stole to pay for psychics

A Whangarei woman resorted to theft in order to fund her addiction to psychic hotlines.

'All MPs' may be targeted in credit card inquiry

Charges over lion keeper's death adjourned

Boy accused tells of chance meeting with murder victim

A youth accused of the slaying of Liberty Templeman, 15, today began giving evidence in his own defence at the High Court in Whangarei.

Liberty's upset mother runs from court

Emotions run high as Liberty's parents flee courtroom

The distraught parents of a slain schoolgirl fled the courtroom as a jury watched video footage of police interviews.

Last film shows Libby skipping with a friend

Scientists point to blood traces in Liberty trial

ESR scientists believe blood found on items belonging to the accused boy belonged to murdered teen Liberty Templeman.

Teen's last hours recalled

Jurors see where teen died

Northland native birds near starvation