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Police gather to remember fallen officers One minute of silence followed by the happy chatter of reminiscing about her husband are what one widow values about Police Remembrance Day.

Man found guilty of sexually abusing girls during sleepovers The convicted sex offender told police to kill him if he abused two girls. A judge says he did just that.

Man who encouraged woman to put spoon up friend's bottom appeals The episode was caught on camera. Now the man who filmed it wants to overturn his conviction.

Horowhenua mulls charging some people for their water use People subdividing their property or using too much could be slapped with a bill.

Murder denied; trial scheduled A man was allegedly assaulted before dying in Palmerston North Hospital. Dean Phillip Eaton denies being the killer.

Poll brings bad news for Māori Party A new poll puts the ousted party well behind Labour in a key electorate seat.

International students' absence being felt Massey University’s financial headache over a lack of people from overseas coming to New Zealand to study could continue until our borders reopen.

Bunnythorpe bus crash probes under way Investigators are yet to determine what caused a collision between a bus and a train in which the bus driver was killed.

Special tribute to slain cops Hunt, Ratana They may have served in different countries, but Matt Hunt and Matiu Ratana will both be remembered at a service on Tuesday.