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VITAL SIGNS: Doc ranger Iain Graham uses a radio transmitter to check the health of rare kiwi in an area scorched by fires.
VITAL SIGNS: Doc ranger Iain Graham uses a radio transmitter to check the health of rare kiwi in an area scorched by fires.

Hunters may have lit fires

By GILES BROWN - The Press

Residents of a tiny West Coast town believe irresponsible hunters may be behind nearby scrub fires which endangered the world's rarest kiwi.

West Coast health options sought

By GILES BROWN - The Press

A West Coast MP and a mayor will examine whether their region should join another district health board because of fear local services would be downgraded.

Board moves to ease fears over report

By GILES BROWN - The Press

Healthcare recommendations for the West Coast do not herald the end of hospital services for Coasters, the region's health board says.

Westland roads close

The Press

Heavy rain caused landslips, flooding and road closures in South Westland yesterday.

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Billboard in killer hunt

The billboard police are erecting in Auckland seeking information in the case of slain taxi driver Hiren Mohini. In a first for Auckland, police are resorting to using a billboard calling for information in the killing of taxi driver Hiren Mohini.

Harawira Maori seats bill 'a mistake'

Hone Harawira says he did not mean to enter a bill apparently flouting the Maori Party's confidence and supply agreement with the Government.

Grave fears for woman

Base jumper injured in 30m fall

baby elephant

Baby elephant a natural show-off

Lead an elephant calf to water for the first time and it will tumble in with delight.

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