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Loafers Lodge: Brother of fatal fire victim urges law overhaul

Melvin Parun was one of the men who died at Loafers Lodge and his brother, Lou, told 1News it was the law that let it happen.

'I can't survive on $55 a week': Benefit cut due to hospital stay

2025’s most read stories: If a person spends more than 13 weeks in hospital, their benefit is automatically cut.

First positive roadside drug test: Dad driving on meth with child in car

Police say the 40-year-old refused a blood test after screening positive for methamphetamine at a Wellington checkpoint.

Loafers Lodge: Murderer to spend at least 22 years behind bars

Esarona David Lologa was found guilty of murder in September of lighting the fire at Loafers Lodge in Newtown, killing 5.