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He was adopted by an abusive stepdad in 1957. 65 years later, he's returned to his birth family
Judge: 'I hope this has lifted some of the weight from your past.'
Sideswipe: In case you missed it
A daily column looking at humorous, satirical and simply strange news.
Juha Saarinen: Why crypto currencies are a fatally flawed concept
It's esoteric and geeky, and also supremely inelegant and inefficient.
Can you really get a summer body in six weeks?
Why are we led to believe a summer body is achievable, asks Lee Suckling.
'Disservice to our young people': Consent and relationships programme funding axed
One health teacher has described the ACC decision as 'disappointing and frustrating'.
My street's sewage-filled pothole reminds me of our mayoral race
The pothole was first raised as an issue in February and was fixed only last week.
Dad's heart-touching tribute after son dies in tree-climbing accident
He described his son as "the most incredible little man"
Thomas Coughlan: The three obvious lessons from latest poll
OPINION: The next election looks set to be a grubby drag race, on the latest poll.
A Baywatch Bachelor takes over Celebrity Treasure Island
Things heat up when the celebs are confronted with an alleged future Bachelor.
'You're a monster': Man who claimed sex with 12yo was consensual jailed
'Removed from reality': Rapist wants to reunite with victim after he's released.
Arrest video referred to IPCA amid claims of police brutality
Police are reviewing the actions of the officers involved in the incident.
Putin's nuclear threat: What US means when it says 'catastrophic consequences'
Should Russians use nuclear weapons, what are options for any retaliation from the West?
Top racing star cops lengthy riding ban after death of jockey, actions ruled reckless
The jockey's lawyers say there's no punishment that would outweigh his own torment.
Six words that sparked conwoman's downfall
One investor tells a court of the chance meeting that brought down Melissa Caddick.
Inland Revenue and Treasury oppose build-to-rent property tax break
Govt advised exempting built-to-rent sector from tax rule was unnecessary and unfair.
Fire risk fears: Apartment owners, Argosy suing aluminium panel makers, suppliers
Claddings now mostly removed from buildings at centre of court case.
Christchurch mayoral debate - Mauger vs Meates in battle for votes
David Meates and Phil Mauger will each make their case for why they should get the job.
Air NZ blames inaccurate data for turbulent launch of New York flights
Fifteen customers had to agree to take alternative flights to lighten the load.
NZ a republic - not on my watch says Luxon
There is no mood for change right now, most politicians agree.
14 young people arrested after recent smash and grabs
Defendants will appear in the Auckland District and in youth courts.
Costco countdown: Fans plan to camp out ahead of opening day
Big-box retailer is expected to draw crowds and traffic mayhem on opening day.
Aussie cricket star rushed to hospital hours after arrest
Multiple emergency calls were allegedly made to report a breach of his bail conditions.
Gregor Paul: Why Foster should demote fringe All Blacks
Roger Tuivasa-Scheck is not currently a World Cup-calibre selection, but could be.
'It's over': UK man dumps Ukrainian refugee he left his family for
He left his family for the 22-year-old refugee he took into their home. It's over already,
Lotto nightmare: Inside Aussie tradie's $22m NZ Powerball win
He came here to work and bagged a massive prize. Then it all went wrong.
King sees hope for relationship with Harry and Meghan
Tremendous flickers of hope in cause of unity, say royal insiders.
Donations theft: Friend steals Givealittle money raised in memory of mountain climber
The Kimi Worrell Foundation was set up after she died to raise money for climbing safety.
Nest-egg to nightmare: Facebook scammer swindles $284k from victims
"We've become collateral damage to his greed."
Guest's shock discovery at Queenstown 'room with a view'
The guest discovered her room's 'lake view' was not what it seemed.
'Right side of my body was paralysed': Football player fights back from mini-stroke
Napier City Rovers star battles back from mini-stroke.
17 dead, including 11 children and 24 wounded in school shooting in Russia
The shooting took place in School No. 88 in Izhevsk.
Roger Waters hits a wall in Poland - gigs cancelled
Krakow official says former Pink Floyd frontman is not welcome after pro-Russia comments.