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Auckland actor and musician accused of raping and grooming underage girl
The man is in his 20s and met the girl at a drama group.
'Questions we need to answer': School trip to backcountry hut ends in group being airlifted out
The group set off despite a weather watch, which turned into a warning en route.
Katrina Bennett: Why Bishop's outburst is totally unlike Whanau's case
OPINION: A beer in hand is worlds away from a self-confessed drinking problem.
Police endorse decision not to charge PM’s deputy press secretary Michael Forbes
Current commissioner Richard Chambers says the police's executive team were made aware.
'It's all made up': Man in BDSM relationship shuts down rape claims
A judge said the couple’s relationship could be considered 'outside the norm or even odd'.
Man installed stolen ambulance gear in his vehicle
He also admitted possessing police gear, including a spike used to deflate tyres.
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Body found after person swept away in Canterbury river
Emergency services were called to the Lewis Pass Rd area about 2pm.
Four rescued from BoP floodwaters
Fire and Emergency responded to two incidents to rescue four from floodwaters.
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Christchurch News
Hip ray, hip ray: Is it time to ditch netball's post-game huddle?
Do huddles celebrate unity, or are they out of keeping with professional sport?
Opinion: The financial puzzle Super Rugby must solve for survival
The Hurricanes lost $2.1m in two years, seeking $1m from shares.
'I have murdered someone': Son's confession after he 'snapped' and killed his mother
He confessed to hitting her with a crowbar and stabbing her in the chest.
Wellington news
Katrina Bennett: Why Bishop's outburst is totally unlike Whanau's case
OPINION: A beer in hand is worlds away from a self-confessed drinking problem.
Watch: Parliament votes for harshest-ever sanctions for Te Pāti Māori co-leaders
Three MPs have been sanctioned after a haka in the House last year.
'An issue for all women': Brothel madam on alleged recording by PM's former staffer
The madam wants changes to privacy laws on recording without consent.
Auckland News
Auckland actor and musician accused of raping and grooming underage girl
The man is in his 20s and met the girl at a drama group.
'A Swiss army knife': Genesis CEO extols new Huntly battery project
The project will boost the key station's flexibility, says chief executive Malcolm Johns.
'Hunting ground for criminals': Armed police nab alleged $150k Facebook fraudster
A 36-year-old has been charged in relation to 17 Facebook Marketplace dealings.
Regional news
Police name Gisborne woman who died in King's Birthday weekend crash
The 38-year-old died at the scene of a two-vehicle crash on May 31.
'We are always on edge': Māori trust's fight against resort development
Local Māori claim the resort has depleted shellfish and fish stocks.
'Questions we need to answer': School trip to backcountry hut ends in group being airlifted out
The group set off despite a weather watch, which turned into a warning en route.
Man installed stolen ambulance gear in his vehicle
He also admitted possessing police gear, including a spike used to deflate tyres.
'Questions we need to answer': School trip to backcountry hut ends in group being airlifted out
The group set off despite a weather watch, which turned into a warning en route.
Man charged with drugged driving over crash that killed four
The 21-year-old allegedly drove after using cannabis.
Top drop: Hawke's Bay Merlot crowned best in world at global awards
NZ wineries won three out of nine international trophies at an annual wine contest.
New hut in works as Tongariro Great Walk delays opening
Walkers face a 20km trek between Mangatepopo and Waihohonu huts.
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