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Aussie Archbishop says sorry to abuse victims
'I once again express my deep sorrow and offer a sincere and unreserved apology to all victims of sexual abuse,' says Archbishop Denis Hart.
FIFA World Cup: Jubilation, despair as first semi finalists found
An historic day for the Dutch and Uruguay left Brazilian fans to wonder what might have been.
Drug dealer hired as police officer
A constable was suspended on full pay for three years until he was found guilty of supplying methamphetamine just months before he applied for the job.
Call for monitoring of child sex offender
A mother is questioning why a child sex offender will be allowed to live in NZ with no official monitoring when he is deported from Australia this month.
100,000 reasons for the All Blacks to win
The All Blacks have been given 100,000 good reasons to become the first NZ side to lift the Webb Ellis Trophy in 24 years.
Rugby: Players do nicely, thank you, under collective deal
The NZRU and the Players' Association yesterday signed off on a collective agreement until the end of 2012.
Broad: Enough time to make mark
Howard Broad says his proudest achievements have been a roll out of tasers and boosting staff numbers in Counties Manukau.
Girl sickened at sight of 'adored' shot pony
Samantha Hall, 12, is so upset by the sight of the wound to her pony's face that she can't bear to tend to the injured animal.
Nation's top cop to step down in April
Police Commissioner Howard Broad says he will not seek another term in office when his current term finishes in April.