Sex offender lured schoolgirl with Easter eggs
A man lured a young schoolgirl into his house with the promise of Easter eggs, gave her jewellery, and then indecently assaulted her after telling her that “11-year-olds should know how to make out”.
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Cutting fishing footage from OIA reach mooted
Cutting fishing footage from OIA reach mooted
Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says he wants to address industry concerns about "sensitive footage" from cameras on fishing boats, but environmentalists say they are not taking the bait.
Skirt hike behind diversion: report
Skirt hike behind diversion: report
A "disruptive passenger" who forced a flight from Auckland to Dunedin to divert was taken away by police when the plane landed in Wellington yesterday.
Obituary: stayed true to his ideals
Obituary: stayed true to his ideals
RUSSELL MARSHALL Politician Dubbed "The Red Reverend", Russell Marshall brought dedication and commitment to his political career.
Drug dealer has 42-foot yacht, high-end art seized
Drug dealer has 42-foot yacht, high-end art seized
A Wellington drug supplier has been stripped of almost $340,000 in assets, including a boat, a $50,000 watch, and art work by Ralph Hotere, police say.
Long wait times for colonoscopy concerns patients
Long wait times for colonoscopy concerns patients
People around the country are having to wait months or even years to have crucial surveillance colonoscopies due to staff shortages.
School lunches not halal certified
School lunches not halal certified
School lunch provider Compass has admitted the halal meals it delivers to schools are not halal certified.
Musician guilty on two of 11 charges
Musician guilty on two of 11 charges
A well-known New Zealand musician has been found guilty on two charges relating to domestic violence, but not guilty on nine others.
Mixed review for youth bootcamp pilot
Mixed review for youth bootcamp pilot
The first official evaluation of the government bootcamp says the military activities like marching are "good" for the teenagers, but noted there was a lack of staff and Māori input.
Name suppression for Lyn Fleming murder-accused
Name suppression for Lyn Fleming murder-accused
Name suppression will continue for the man accused of murdering Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming for at least another two weeks.
Director-General quits in latest high-profile health resignation
Director-General quits in latest high-profile health resignation
The Director-General of Health, Diana Sarfati, is stepping down, the Ministry of Health has confirmed.
Driver left teetering after wrong turn from Interislander
Driver left teetering after wrong turn from Interislander
KiwiRail say a motorist removed cones blocking a Interislander loading ramp before he stranded his vehicle teetering above the Wellington Harbour yesterday.
Hundreds of queries, complaints over new school lunches
Hundreds of queries, complaints over new school lunches
Nearly a third of schools receiving free lunches from the School Lunch Collective have contacted the Ministry of Education with queries and complaints.
Vicar 'devastated' after historic items stolen
Vicar 'devastated' after historic items stolen
The vicar of a Christchurch church is devastated historic items including silver chalices and a large eagle lectern have been stolen.
Musician trial: Defence argues 'harassment' by complainant
Musician trial: Defence argues 'harassment' by complainant
The ex-boyfriend of a woman accusing a well-known New Zealand musician of domestic violence was called in as a last-minute defence witness on Thursday.
Over 200 schools sign up for census
Over 200 schools sign up for census
Researchers are hoping to get a glimpse into the lives of Aotearoa's children in next month's school census.
Rise in people downgrading car insurance
Rise in people downgrading car insurance
It appears more people are looking at downgrading their car insurance to third party cover as policy costs continue to rise.
'Criminal career' to life turned around
'Criminal career' to life turned around
Te Manga Herewini was a high-profile violent offender but he has come leaps and bounds since pursing a "criminal career" and now helps other youth in similar circumstances.
One dead and three badly hurt in bike crash
One dead and three badly hurt in bike crash
A person has died and three others are seriously injured after a crash between a shared bike and car in Martinborough.
Man loses court case over $40 fine
Man loses court case over $40 fine
A Rolleston man is claiming a moral victory after losing his battle against Selwyn District Council to have a parking ticket waived.