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Police death: Driver to appear in Nelson court tomorrow
The driver of a car that fatally hit long-serving Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming early on New Year's Day is expected to face multiple serious charges when he appears in court tomorrow.
Community support, tributes pour in for slain Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming
Lyn Fleming was killed in the incident in Nelson in the early hours of New Year's Day.
'Crazy' - advocates question government's vaping plan
Associate Health Minister Casey Costello has announced plans for vaping starter kits to help move people off smoking cigarettes.
Police expected back at scene of Hamilton New Year homicide
Neighbours say a child was killed and a mother and another child were stabbed.
River Sounds music festival in February to be the last - organisers
A Bay of Plenty music festival that is a fundraiser for mental health is happening for the last time in February, due to sponsorship drying up.
Three people dead on Northland’s coastline in eight days
The deaths on unmanned beaches begs the question, do we need more patrols?
Monumental Masonry: A dying art form seeking revival
'You get to be an extraordinary part of someone’s life, even though you never meet them.'
Year in Review: Holstein Friesian bull fathers 17,000 daughters, inducted into hall of fame
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
Email swindler Jordan Hall loses bid for reduced sentence after $250k thefts
Jordan Hall was awaiting trial for $179k in thefts when he defrauded IRD of $138k.
How New Zealand is preparing for catastrophic earthquakes, tsunamis – The Front Page
Modelling has highlighted the impact a catastrophic quake could have on this country.
Class 2 truck licence: How to go from zero to full in a week
George Block gets his full Class 2 truck licence in 7 days - and shows how you can too.
Tū Wairua: The Māori-led kaupapa that’s helping meth addicts recover using psychedelics
A movie reel of life: Magic mushrooms helped one man to confront who he'd become.
Can Winston Peters really find a ‘better’ ferry solution by March? – Editorial
Editorial: The Rail Minister has two months to better the plan Nicola Willis has devised.
Year in Review: Waikato couple go rural with macadamia orchard
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
Arrest after two stabbed at New Year's Eve party
Whangārei police say they've arrested a 19-year-old after two people were stabbed at a New Year's Eve party in the suburb of Ōtāngarei early this morning.
Police officer dies from injuries in Nelson, commissioner confirms
The Nelson police officer who died today after being hit by a vehicle in Nelson is "very much loved" by her fellow officers, says the local commander.
One dead, three in hospital after Hamilton stabbing
Neighbours describe keeping other children at the scene warm until police arrived.
Rare new fossil sheds light on NZ’s extinct dolphin-like reptiles
Fossils from an ichthyosaurs found in North Canterbury are helping advanced understanding of these dolphin-like reptiles.
Too many children unsupervised at New Year's - Police
Waikato police are concerned by the number of parents who had no idea where their children were during last night's New Year's Eve festivities.
Crews respond to water emergency in Bay of Plenty
People saw a man struggling in the water at Omaio, brought him to shore, and started CPR but he died at the scene.
