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A criminal defence lawyer says there will be ramifications in the case.
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Nationwide Spark issue resolved after 20 per cent of calls fail
Spark customers were affected by a nationwide system issue this morning that is now fixed.
'Buckle up and get ready for the ride': Brendon McCullum is England test coach
He takes charge just in time to face the Black Caps in a three-match series in June.
Unfinished business: Kiwi BMX star sets new personal record
The attempt has been a year in planning and design
The surprising life of a male escort
Male escort dishes dirt on request he refused - and his "top tip" for pleasing women.
US marks a million deaths, Biden says pandemic isn't over
America lowers flags to half-mast to note a sobering milestone.
Chris Hipkins wants more diverse international students
Education Minister wants to build the sector back with students from a wider pool.
'He got a jail term and I got a life sentence': Peter Ellis abuse survivor breaks 30-year silence
A young woman's story of living with the trauma of being sexually abused by Peter Ellis.
US teacher fired for reading Kiwi book sues for job back
Mississippi teacher Toby Price resorts to court action after dismissal decision upheld.
Tony Quinn's dilemma - the human toll of making millions and what to do with it
Millionaire motorsport baron Tony Quinn says making money is easier than relationships.
Rising Auckland Omicron case numbers a warning to NZ
Auckland upswing in Covid-19 cases may signal the start a national climb to a new normal.
Human Rights Commissioner's 110-day wait for 'urgent' meeting with PM
Despite an 'urgent' request to meet the PM, Paul Hunt was made to wait 110 days.
National calls for investigation into $7.8m MSD contracts
The procurement process involved conflicts of interest that were not declared.
Matthew Hooton: Act spices up bland political diet
OPINION: Big players didn't even try to challenge substance of party's alternative Budget.
Ex-students, current learner frustrated at Broadcasting School report
'I don't think the report was at all an accurate representation of the culture.'
'This tears my soul apart': A Ukrainian boy describes witnessing his father's killing
'Putin just decides to make us suffer, and we do.'
Simon Henry's company to review culture, top pay structure after Nadia Lim comments
DGL move follows uproar over chief executive's sexist remarks about celebrity chef.
'Truly sorry': GP regrets messaging patient she had relationship with
GP sorry for the distress caused, but says she's not to blame for marriage breakdown.
Why rising mortgage rates are yet to fully bite
Most mortgages to be refixed at higher rates in 2022, banks stress testing at 7 per cent.
More Northlanders may able to enrol in GPs with arrival of international doctors
A move by the Government may add thousands of GPs to Northland's struggling workforce.
Political figure fights for suppression in former rich-lister's case
The political figure's lawyer said they had been dragged into an 'awful conspiracy'.
Schools miss out on funding as decile ratings based on outdated data - principals
Schools are hoping the Govt would use this month's Budget to introduce an equity index.
'Let's do better': Women ridiculed on the Mount turn insult into empowerment
A group of women who were ridiculed on the Mauao track didn't let it stop them.
Two years, 230 social listening reports and a quarter of million dollars
The Government has commissioned 230 "social listening" reports but released just 21.
Poo-nami in Auckland flat: Tenants claim $53k after loo leak destroyed designer clothes, computer gear
One tenant claimed they were left in a 'coma' due to toxic shock when the toilet burst.
Man who murdered pregnant partner appeals against conviction
Jayson Poihipi said his lawyer told him not to give evidence at trial.
Heading back into the world? Here's the busiest day for flying this year
Analysts pick the busiest day when already strained aviation will be further stretched
Rotorua man named as dead person at centre of homicide inquiry
Homicide investigation launched after his body was discovered at a Tāngarākau campground.
Opinion: Meghan running for president would be Trump's dream come true
Meghan's bid for the White House shouldn't be discounted, but it would end in disaster.
World horrified by Greg Norman's murder remark
Greg Norman's comments have horrified the golfing world.
Housing market: 'Demand has weakened, prices are falling': REINZ
Affordability, uncertainty and changing financial conditions cited as reasons.
Thomas Coughlan: Parliament must open up post-Covid
The Government is rewriting its own rules - it should make itself more open.