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Man with ‘deviant’ interest in children fails to overturn jail sentence he has already served

He was automatically registered as a sex offender but argued the conditions were onerous.

Health NZ apologises for sharing social media post depicting sex act

'I apologise to anyone who was upset by that.'

Man’s body found on Horowhenua beach, police make plea for information

The man was last seen between midnight and 2am on Thursday morning.

‘Staff it appropriately’: Call for review after major North Auckland fire

The union is requesting a review of firefighting response in dense areas.

Three arrests following Te Puke tangi

A dozen infringement notices were also served after the tangi.

Toy library thanks community for new carpet

The Katikati Toy Library has a new lease on life - ready for 2025.

‘Profoundly disturbing’: Men who paid for sex with 13-year-old sentenced

Three men were sentenced in Rotorua on Friday to home detention.

Gold medallist selling race bib

A photo of Anne Audain's iconic gold medal win is being sold as a fundraiser.

Police officer charged with fracturing man's ribs and elbow during arrest, filing false report

The officer has been granted interim name suppression and is yet to enter a plea.

Police link three youths to Dargaville burglaries, youngest just 11

Police linked three break-ins at a store, petrol station and superette.

Police seek witnesses after Kaikohe store robbery by armed men

The four men, allegedly armed with a hammer and tyre iron, stole cash and cigarettes.

Auckland man arrested after vehicle loses control, smashes into truck after dangerous stunt

An Auckland driver's late-night antics dramatically backfired.

Usual care won’t be impacted by emergency exercise at hospital

Health NZ and ambulance service test tent's capacity in emergency shake-down.

$3.8m project aims to ease housing struggle for young disabled in Napier

Rowan Apartments will offer two fully accessible two-bedroom units.

Police seeking witnesses after body found in burning car in Waikato

A woman parked on the roadside is of particular interest.

Destiny Church faces call to lose charity status over Pride protest

Phil Twyford wants Destiny Church removed from the charities register.

Slime-shooting worm-like creature crowned Bug of the Year

NZ velvet worm, or ngāokeoare, is considered a missing link between worms and insects.

Afternoon quiz: In which film did Brad Pitt star alongside Morgan Freeman?

Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.