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From making millions as a top investor to jail - an online child sex abuser speaks

He's not as contrite as one might expect. He's nowhere near as sorry as one might hope.

Open access: How NZ's child sex abuse image filter stopped working

It was meant to protect the most vulnerable online - then it stopped working.

1000 attempts a day: Combating online child sex abuse in NZ

Huge growth in online child sex abuse means 'vast' numbers of offenders not prosecuted.

Whangārei out of water reform, CEO cites trust issue with govt

Mayor Sheryl Mai angles for compensation over water reform.

Derivatives trader admits anti-money laundering law breaches

Company accounts show the company made a $154m loss in 2020.

Abuse of NZ shell companies and trusts highlighted in global report

Sectors like banking and real estate were identified for potential vulnerability.

What change at Waiouru means for locals and the army

There's still a good life to be had in the smaller Waiouru camp, Patrick Hibbs says.

Man sent to prison for possessing images showing abuse of babies, toddlers

The man had previously been sentenced for possession of objectionable material.

Kiwi woman suspected of Islamic State terrorism plan fights to get her passport back

The woman had her passport cancelled because of fears she was a terrorist threat.

Facial recognition deal throws access open

Master deal which just about any organisation, public or private, can be allowed to join.

Bankruptcy fear: Sir Tim Shadbolt says he can't pay $350,000 in legal bills

The Invercargill Mayor reveals personal struggles in an exclusive interview.

Probe into NZ medical cannabis scam

Auckland GP alarmed to be caught up in homegrown con.

Tracking citizens: Police setting up $9m facial recognition system

This would push New Zealand into new territory for tracking citizens.

Top lawyer calls for inquiry into Whakaari / White Island eruption

Nigel Hampton QC: 'Bureaucracy knows time is a killer of perceived need'.

Simon Bridges says get the peace pipe: Leaders urge council to make up

"It's simply not an answer to say all fault lies on the other side."

Kiwi woman in court after UK police uncover film of child abuse

A Kiwi woman has appeared in court in relation to international child abuse investigation