Otago Daily Times: National News

Police acted "unlawfully, unjustifiably and unreasonably" in establishing road blocks, and detaining and searching people during the Urewera raids six years ago, the police watchdog says.

Police expect to arrest those they believe are responsible for a small school fire that had the potential to cause a lot of damage.

Prime Minister John Key has expressed his support for a multi-million-dollar irrigation scheme in the Hawke's Bay.

Taradale mother Tracey Gibb is giving up her battle for a permanent streetside memorial to her son killed while cycling to school.

Thunderstorms, hail and high winds are expected in Auckland, Northland and parts of Coromandel Peninsular this afternoon.

Northland road police are urging people to dob in errant drivers by pushing *555 on their cellphone.