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High school teacher who groomed two students can now be named
The Whanganui teacher was sentenced to home detention last year.
Stories of heroism unearthed as ‘long unseen' Dannevirke treasures go up for auction
A firefighter's sacrifice, and a Navy man's bravery - the back stories behind the medals.
'Genuinely thought he’d changed:' The lawyer, the conman and $333k in stolen legal aid
Lawyer Chris Tennet gave a conman a chance, but Brian Hunter hadn't really changed.
‘You are the thief and one shouldn’t lose sight of that’: Judge to repeat shoplifter
The 24-year-old nabbed nearly $9000 worth of sunglasses in just one haul.
‘Get paid to join’: 300 sign up for first Whanganui citizens’ assembly
Participants will be paid $500 for attending four to five meetings.
Police launch homicide investigation in Palmerston North
One person was arrested and police say those involved knew each other.
Abuse towards ‘vulnerable’ council staff not slowing down
Council boss David Langford is "happy to front up" to people angry with the council.
When is it time to stop financially supporting your children?
Lynda Moore emphasises discussing finances as living costs rise and NZ's population ages.
State-integrated school’s optional $10,000 fee shocks parent
The fee for day students nearly doubled from $5585 since 2020.
Why two men are determined to finish a stranger’s dream boat
'I don’t even know the guy but that boat’s got to be finished.'
Iwi celebrate $21.7m settlement but brace for challenges ahead
Iwi negotiator Aiden Gilbert said the day was joyful but there were challenges ahead.
First redress payments made to Lake Alice survivors
Fifteen survivors have received $150,000 rapid redress payments so far.
Out with the scraps? Council could ditch food scraps service
Councillors will decide its fate at an extraordinary meeting on Monday evening.
Drought declared in key NZ farming regions, Govt offers support
The government is providing $100,000 to support affected farmers.
Hot, dry conditions tip Northland into drought
Big dry gives Northland its eighth drought in past two decades
Bowel cancer screening eligibility age to be lowered for everyone
Simeon Brown says the move will eventually align NZ with Australia.
‘The grass is golden’: Farmers desperate for rain
'A lot of people are struggling for water to feed their stock.'
Teacher disguised himself, swapped drugs for oral sex with student
The girl didn't realise it was her teacher as his face was partially covered.
‘Peril to the public’: Lawyer allegedly falsified judge’s minute, court records
Ben Wong has been suspended while a tribunal investigates his conduct.
Meth-accused driver in triple-fatal crash named, survivor labels him a ‘scumbag’
Garth Temokina Thompson can now be identifed as the man charged over Taihape crash.
'You took a piece of me': Man still unable to explain why he raped pensioner
Peter Niko subjected the woman to a prolonged attack after tricking his way into her home.
Riding a scooter from Napier to Wellington: 'I was bricking it'
HB Today reporter Jack Riddell took on a mammoth challenge. 300 others joined him.
‘We’ve got a big problem': Meth use in NZ spikes to record high
Consumption doubled in the second half of 2024, according to wastewater testing.
‘I’m sad I survived, I led them into disaster': Biker loses limbs, three mates in crash
Jeremy Capper lost an arm and a leg in the crash and was in a coma for six weeks.
How a race weekend became a dream come true for Norm Stewart
‘Dream burst into reality’ when La Dulcin’ee recorded an emotionally charged win.
‘Spread kindness’: Good Bitches Baking bring skills to prisons
'If a ‘swear word’ in our name helps get people to think about our message, that's a win.'
Mother-daughter showdown set for NZ Manu championship final
Defending champion Fa’atupuinati Berking will compete against her mother, Honani.
From protest to partnership: Pākaitore legacy 30 years on
Friday, February 28, marks the 30th anniversary since Whanganui Māori made their stand.
Constable who admits making 'disgusting comment' about colleague takes police to ERA
The officer only found out he was being investigated after being declined a new job.
Te Matatini’s Haka Translate offers real-time multilingual insights
Haka Translate offers six live translations on the Matatini app.
Pilot injured after plane makes forced landing inland from Manawatū coast
The pilot activated a personal locator beacon about 12.50pm.
$30 greyhounds bet nets Auckland punter $776k windfall
Chef’s Mate had the longest odds, paying $13 in Race 8.
‘Benefit us all’: ‘Historic’ partnership deal signed
Ngāti Hāua Iwi Trust and Ruapehu District Council have signed a confidential agreement.