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'Cloak of silence': Dilworth inquiry finds school knew, did nothing about abuse
An inquiry has found the board perpetuated the silence by failing to report the abuse.
'Really happy': victim on Dilworth abuser Ian Wilson remaining behind bars for another year
Ian Wilson was jailed for 3 years and seven months for abusing five boys.
Dilworth sex abuse cover-up allegations left to 'fester like an unlanced boil'
Derek Firth said only one case wasn't reported to police during his 40 years as a trustee.
Dilworth sex abuse: Former headmaster wrote positive references for men forced to resign
Murray Wilton described one housemaster as a "stimulating and inspirational teacher".
Woman fights to keep sister's rapist behind bars after victim's death
The sister of a rape victim nearly missed her chance to speak at a Parole Board hearing.
'Abominable, unforgivable': Top school's former chair breaks silence on abuse
Former students taking a class action say the school did nothing to stop the abuse.
Dilworth victim tells inquiry some of his abused classmates took their own lives
Vaughan Sexton wants legislative changes to ensure children are protected in the future.
Dilworth student preyed on classmate, victim 'threatened with cane'
"I didn't look forward to having a shower in case he was there."
Dilworth School sex assault inquiry: 30 alleged abusers
Eleven men have been charged but the number of alleged abusers at Dilworth is much higher.
Vanished without a trace on Christmas Day: The mysterious case of Richard Hinkley
'No parent should have to wonder where his child is, missing or dead'.
Baby dies after co-sleeping with mother in hospital
DHB: 'His death was tragic and our thoughts are still with his family on their sad loss'.
Medsafe report: 17 miscarriages but the risks to pregnant woman aren't increased by the vaccine
Siouxsie Wiles: The risk of being unvaccinated far outweigh the risks of getting a jab.
Preventable tragedies: Baby dies after neck is caught in sleep tent
Most sudden infant deaths are preventable if safe sleeping practices are followed.
'Don't look at that and get scared': Latest report of adverse reactions to Covid jab released
The weekly report details how many people had a reaction after their jab.
Alcohol being sold at 'pocket money' prices
Calls for the cost of booze to rise, especially really cheap drinks sold at off-licences.
Some firefighters prepared to 'walk away from the career they love' following vaccine mandate
Ambulance staff and firefighters must vaccinate. Will police officers be next?
Host of North Shore party that broke lockdown rules says he's sorry
Tenants at North Shore party house were all vaccinated and returned negative tests.
Landlord on party house tenants: 'They have broken the rules'
Landlord of tenants who hosted party during lockdown seeking legal advice.
Partygoer who breached lockdown rules: 'I turned myself in to police'
Partygoer says he's getting hundreds of hate messages for breaking lockdown rules.
Be warned, thieves are striking - even when you are home
One in four people have been burgled - many of them were home or not gone long.
Thief steals $25,000 of jewellery, wedding ring as woman works at home
A jewellery thief snuck through several rooms without being noticed by home owner.
'Unprecedented in NZ': Dilworth to pay former students who were sexually abused
Financial compensation will be available next year to students who were sexually abused.
Death of teen after Covid vaccination might be linked to other medication
Vaccination not believed to have caused the death of Auckland high school student.
Graffiti City: Taggers strike while Auckland remains in lockdown
More than 300 cleanup jobs waiting for graffiti contractors once city moves to level 4.
Motorcyclist: 'I went under her car and was spat out the back'
Doctors told Dave Gaffar's family they didn't know if he'd survive his injuries.
Storm damage: 'It was crazy, hopefully this is a once in a lifetime event'
Fleeing family: 'We kayaked the kids out at about 3am'.
Ponies in the bedroom and shocks from electric current in floodwaters
Little girl wakes up to find ponies in her bedroom after they were rescued from floods.
Wet & wild Auckland: Westies start the big cleanup after lockdown rain dump
West Auckland residents are starting to clean up after a massive rain storm on Monday.
Do the public really want Kiwi cops with guns?
Police Association: Not every cop has to be walking around town with a gun on their hip.
One month, five dairy robberies: Worker attacked with golf club for chocolate
Dairy owner's horror run: 5 robberies in one month, 3 staff leave over safety fears.
Crime in the City: What really goes on in Auckland after dark
Gang violence and shootings have made Auckland feel less safe. We take a ride with police.
'Not great after midnight': Gangs, drinking - sharp rise in random city violence
Police inspector says serious assaults weren't as common, or severe, pre-Covid.
Late-night assault: 'The guy punched me in my eye for no reason'
"It's a bit of a shock really because New Zealand has always been so safe."
No trial for former teacher accused of abusing kids: 'The stress would reduce his lifespan'
Graeme Collett was accused of indecently assault five girls - but there won't be a trial.
'This is his lucky day' says woman after hearing former teacher's abuse trial won't go ahead
It took police 15 years to charge former teacher. But, now he doesn't have to stand trial.
'She was blue and grey and she wasn't breathing' - holiday nearly ends in tragedy
'Another minute and she'd be dead, it was just touch and go.'
Charges laid against man involved in dramatic Auckland shooting
Man shot by police in Auckland yesterday is out of hospital.
Abused student: 'I want Dilworth to feel the pain financially'
Dilworth student who tried to report abuse was caned and sent back to his abuser.
Waikato student knocked unconscious during school fight
Police are now investigating the fight at an unnamed school.
Sexual abuse lawsuit filed against one of the country's wealthiest schools
Victim: 'The school moved offenders on and sought suppression to protect it's reputation.'
Dilworth School: 150 men have come forward about historical sexual abuse
School's former chaplain Ross Browne now facing an additional seven charges.
'I actually lie to my family now': Police officer who was shot at doesn't want family to worry
There are fears it will only be a matter of time before another police officer is shot.
'I screamed': Toddler cut after tornado smashed fence panels through bedroom window
'It was pretty scary. I think I was in complete shock and I couldn't stop crying.'
'It was going around and around': 1200 homes affected by tornado
Those affected are being warned more bad weather is on the way.
Sex abuse class action dropped against 'deep-pocketed' Dilworth School
Abuse victims are angry the wealthy school hasn't offered any compensation.
Too trivial, fear and shame - why only a quarter of victims go to the police for help
Burglary victim: "We are a lot more cautious now".
'You could hear them screaming': Former Lake Alice survivor recalls electric shock punishment
Hake Halo was given electric shocks as a punishment at Lake Alice Psychiatric Hospital.
'I was scared I was about to die': 16 blood donors saved new mum's life
Mum pleads for people to give blood saying she's alive thanks to donations from 16 people.
Ocean swimmer's last words to his wife before tragic death
Swimmer Leslie Gelberger died 'rapidly, if not instantaneously' after being hit by a boat.
International police sting: NZ arrests for drug dealing, money laundering
Police are executing "a number of search warrants" across the country.
Pregnant mum told her unborn son had a heart condition just weeks after becoming a widow
Mum's plea for people to support HeartKids: "They have made a huge difference to my life".
'Ludicrous': Car stolen from VTNZ after keys left inside during WOF - but it's not the first time
"The keys should not have been left in the car."
Car stolen after WOF inspector left it unattended with keys inside
"They have put their hands up and said 'nup, it wasn't our responsibility'."
Dilworth victim: 'You can't tell me there wasn't a child abuse ring'
Dilworth tutor was in MacMurray House at same time as two others accused of abusing boys.
'1 more chance': Group claiming DHB cyber attack says it has patients' details
'We have a lot of personal info of employees and patients,' group claims
Lockdown cancer diagnosis: 'I just broke down and couldn't stop crying'
Tamsyn Cornwall is raising money for bowel cancer patients despite her chemo side-effects.
Rapist 'inflicted a life sentence on me'
Roger Kahui was on bail and had more than 130 convictions when he raped woman in her home.
Fatal crash: Truck had tablet obscuring driver's view
A tablet was obscuring the view of a delivery driver who hit an elderly woman.
A fiery plane crash, a near drowning - I escaped death seven times
Janette Falconer's life reads like an action-packed Hollywood blockbuster.
Mellory Manning murder: Grieving sister reveals tragic last words to murdered sibling
Mellory Manning's grieving sister: "I just really miss her."
Dilworth sex abuse victim: 'He got away with it for so many years'
Ian Wilson told boy he abused: "We're still friends, but don't tell anyone."
20 years of abuse: Ex Dilworth teacher and scout master jailed
Ian Wilson to spend three years and seven months behind bars.
Dilworth School sex abuse: Victim turned away by police 24 years ago
Dilworth teacher had 1997 conviction for abusing another student but kept name hidden.
'501' Australian deportee: 'I just thought they are not going to tear a mother away from her children'
Deported mum will never be able to return to Australia to see her children or sick dad.
Serial rapist Joseph Thompson worried about what other inmates think
Parole Board: "Your offending was absolutely prolific."
Tsunami threat: All you need to know and how to stay safe
If in any doubt go to higher ground until advised it is safe to return home.
'Biggest danger to me seems to be cars. Everybody is losing it'
Traffic is bedlam in many places as people try to head to higher ground.
What's that strange object in the sky?
The long object stood out because it was at such a different angle to other clouds.
Big events, concerts and festivals cancelled after new lockdown
Big events like The Auckland Lantern Festival cancelled as Auckland is in level 3.
Health workers get early jabs to ensure no vaccine waste
Hundreds of frontline Auckland medical staff have received Covid jabs today.
Man shot by police after firing gun through neighbour's window
Residents say an ambulance rushed into the street after shots were fired.
Rosmini College abuse: Number of accusers grows, no decision on extradition
Two more men considering going to police while two have gone directly to the church.
Chorus: One man's two-month battle to get newly installed fibre working
Peter Kivell says he's fed up with Chorus and its poor customer service.
Car park tragedy: Man who killed stranger eligible for parole
Emilio Tanirau Whaanga headbutted man then went shopping while victim lay in carpark.
'I've been shot!': Backyard target practice goes terribly wrong
Man shot in the shoulder by stray bullet that penetrated through the wall of his home.
Rosmini sex abuser 'should be in C or D block in Paremoremo'
Paul Conaghan was one of at least five boys who say they were molested by William Jackson.
Why students became wary of Brother William Jackson - the 'cool' music teacher
Brother William Jackson was different from the other teachers at Rosmini College.
Sex abuse victim's plea to police: 'I want justice'
Terminal cancer patient Paul Conaghan is seeking redress through the law before he goes.
Abuse victim: 'I was fearful and never knew what kind of mood he'd be in'
Abuse victim: I felt sick when he beat our dogs with their leads.
Family violence, including harm against pets, on the rise as Xmas approaches
Xmas appeal launched for Pet Refuge shelter that will help victims of family violence.