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Police are appealing for information on the driver of a car they think hit Lawziah Karaitiana in Masterton

11 May 2022

The 20 year old was found dead on Castlepoint Road, near McLaughlin Drive, about 4.30am, last Saturday.

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17 Jan: An array of personal bests and maiden titles have been claimed at the Potts Classic athletics event in Hawke's Bay

17 Jan: The Central Stags have beaten the visiting Auckland Aces by 10 runs in the T20 Super Smash in Napier

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15 Jan: Black Caps quick Blair Tickner is set to make his T20 Super Smash season-debut for the Central Stags against Auckland tomorrow evening in Napier

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14 Jan: The mayor of Horowhenua says a death and injuries by shooting at Waitarere Beach overnight, near Levin - are a massive shock to the community

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