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Fire investigators seek dashcam footage of Tongariro blaze
FENZ said it wanted to hear from anyone with a dashcam who was on State Highway 47 on Saturday afternoon.
Tongariro tracks shut until at least next week after devastating wildfire
"There will be some time before everything is cleared away and we know the true extent of biodiversity loss," the minister says.
Tongariro fire: Tourists helicoptered out as ash fell from sky
A tourist evacuated from Tongariro National Park to avoid the fire burning through the region saw ash falling from the sky before he was helicoptered out. Audio
Locals fear 'truly devastating' Tongariro fire
A wall of smoke from the Tongariro National Park fire is providing a worrying vista for a village. Audio
'Haven't actually got a parkbrake': Campaigners call for ban on unsafe system
The cardan shaft parking brakes have claimed six NZ lives since 2010 and have been declared "inherently unsafe" by a coroner. Audio
Common truck brakes 'inherently unsafe', coroner rules
Tens of thousands of trucks are putting people at risk because their brakes are unsafe. Audio
Minister warned of crime advisory group chair's 'concerning behaviour'
Details of the alleged behaviour are still being kept secret.
Soldier espionage case: Crown calls for prison sentence
A soldier with links to far-right groups is having his sentence re-examined at the Court Martial Appeal Court in Wellington.
The 'fake' artists vying for coveted counterfeiting crown
The biennial Mangaweka Fakes and Forgeries exhibition opens on Saturday. Audio
Soldier espionage case: Suppression orders to be re-examined
A military court will hear more about the suppression orders and sentence of a soldier who tried to pass on sensitive defence information to a foreign entity. Audio
Assistance dogs left untrained as organisation stripped of accreditation
One woman, who received a disability assistance dog from K9 Search Medical Detection, said it wasn't trained to provide her with anything that she needed. Audio
Disability assistance dog trainer stripped of accreditation
K9 Search Medical Detection was dropped from the list of organisations allowed to train such dogs. Audio
White Ferns' 2000 World Cup win: 'Everyone played their part'
As the White Ferns prepare to face Australia in the Women's Cricket World Cup in India tonight, they can take inspiration from the team's victory in 2000 - NZ's only tournament win in a 50-over World…
What's up with the Napier Woolworths diagonally opposite?
The continued existence of the supermarkets so close to each other has raised plenty of questions. Audio
Long-awaited new mental health ward opens in Palmerston North
More than 11 years after the deaths of two patients at Palmerston North Hospital's mental health ward triggered damning reviews into the facility, a replacement has opened.
Coroner apologises to family over delays in 2021 hospital death case
Health NZ has been ordered to rewrite a report into the death, outlining what happened and what changes have resulted.
Attacks on hospital workers up 30 percent in two years
Health NZ blames "complex societal factors" for the rise and has spent $31m on extra security over the past two years. Audio
Palmerston North eyesore being redeveloped as inner city hotel
The facade of the former central post office has heritage protection and will be preserved during construction.
'We loved Hake': Lake Alice torture victim farewelled
Hake Halo's drawings first exposed the torture of children at the Lake Alice child and adolescent unit in the 1970s.
'At least we're going to have a bus': School routes saved for now
News that buses carrying teens to secondary school in Palmerston North will not be scrapped next year is being cautiously welcomed by parents.
Mayor to present 'Save our Chateau' petition to parliament
The petition is urging the government to reopen Chateau Tongariro as soon as possible. Audio
Should shopkeepers be allowed to defend with pepper spray?
Both Retail NZ and Security Association hold safety concerns. Audio
Two mayors to be elected unopposed in local government elections
The pair see it as a sign of their districts seeking consistency, although one academic says it could actually signal apathy. Audio
Levin has plenty to offer despite recent headlines - residents
The town has recently made headlines for a string of shootings and a boy racer invasion.
Gang Conflict Warrant extended to cover Manawatū after shots fired at police
On both occasions, shots were fired at patrol cars as officers tried to stop suspicious vehicles.
