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Banning kids from social media won’t solve anything – Netsafe
'A lot of young people rely on their social media spaces to get support.'
'A suspension would devastate me:' Teachers fights to keep job after criminal charges
The woman was discharged without conviction for serious misconduct.
Polkinghorne trial: 'Vicious circle' of sleep deprivation may have upped suicide risk, expert says
The eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.
Court hears 111 call from man allegedly murdered in group mob hit
Upset whānau could be heard in court where 10 people are on trial for murder.
'Highly intoxicated': Former AB's daughter dragged man 30m to his death beneath her car
The advertising industry worker had been drinking at a Christmas work function.
Behind the scenes of Winston Peters’ fight to make minimal cuts to ministry
Willis said Peters' proposals "fall short" of expectations. But he got his way.
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Victim's mother - 'I’m just livid': Why a man is appealing his murder sentence 22 years later
He murdered a young pregnant stranger by stabbing her 15 times.
Hanna had 'whole array' of suicide risk factors the night of her death: defence psychiatrist
The eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.
Christchurch News
Calendar Girls’ plans for new Queenstown strip club turns heads
The petition had received over 200 signatures by 2.30pm on Thursday.
'Fall from Grace': Lawyer who stole elderly client’s life savings given second chance
Leuatea Iosefa stole $83,000 from a widow and used it to pay off his own debts.
Was luggage to blame? Private investigation into crash that killed Korean ski champs
Thee people died in the head-on crash near Geraldine on August 14.
Wellington news
Wellington council considering $1500 grants to struggling businesses
One councillor suggested the fund was 'not meaningful'.
Man arrested after Wellington convention centre's windows smashed
Several buildings have had windows damaged in the early morning vandalism spree.
Editorial: Positive change afoot but will Wellington businesses survive to see it?
OPINION: The mayor says the next 10 years will reshape the city.
Auckland News
Man seriously injured in suspected stabbing
The incident comes after a spate of gun and knife violence in Auckland.
'Critical point': Students may be rostered home as teacher shortage bites
The PPTA says Ōrewa College is 'not alone in its plan to roster students home'.
The extraordinary life of a Kiwi who was accused of killing his wife
Alex Lang, also known as Donald McPherson, also featured in a $35m bank swindle.
Regional news
Delays expected after vehicle fire blocks Brynderwyn route
Motorists are being advised to delay their travels.
Bay News: A closer look at news from the Bay of Islands
The latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.
Court hears 111 call from man allegedly murdered in group mob hit
Upset whānau could be heard in court where 10 people are on trial for murder.
Ex-Steamer remembers Shield win while sons eye own glory
Aims Games bring Jeff Ierome back to the Bay with his twin sons.
Court hears 111 call from man allegedly murdered in group mob hit
Upset whānau could be heard in court where 10 people are on trial for murder.
Enforcement and education: Officials' message in the wake of sobering fatal crash statistics
Transport report reveals 'large proportion' of fatal and serious crashes in 50km/h areas.
Council's decision not to open river bar was “surprising” - review
There was no operational plan for managing the river mouth.
Entries well up on previous years at Ohingaiti Tux Yarding Challenge
Results from the yarding challenge held from September 5 to 8 at Ohingaiti Sports Domain.
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