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![Man sentenced to 11 years’ jail for sexual offending against Gloriavale children](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Man sentenced to 11 years’ jail for sexual offending against Gloriavale children
At least one of the victims was aged 12 or younger at the time of the offending.
![Ruakākā fires doused; Tiwai Pt scrub fire suspected arson; person hurt in house fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Ruakākā fires doused; Tiwai Pt scrub fire suspected arson; person hurt in house fire
Dunedin fire one of three house fires last night in southern region,
![Korean driver sentenced after admitting he caused crash that killed beloved school librarian](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Korean driver sentenced after admitting he caused crash that killed beloved school librarian
'Often the defendant, as here, is an otherwise responsible citizen,' the judge said.
![Storm strikes: Harbour Bridge temporarily closes lanes, tornado hits Greymouth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Storm strikes: Harbour Bridge temporarily closes lanes, tornado hits Greymouth
Much of the North Island lies under a severe electrical storm watch until 6pm.
![Illegal gold mining? West Coaster denies $200k gold charges](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Illegal gold mining? West Coaster denies $200k gold charges
The Crown says Peter Morrison was trying to extract as much gold as he could.
![Overseas visitor charged with causing death of school librarian following Canterbury crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Overseas visitor charged with causing death of school librarian following Canterbury crash
Driver admits careless driving but is granted name suppression until sentencing date.
![Greymouth heist: Pair arrested over $20,000 jewellery robbery](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Greymouth heist: Pair arrested over $20,000 jewellery robbery
Two Christchurch men are facing multiple charges relating to a 2022 burglary.
!['The best thing': Residents welcome EPA inquiry into West Coast landfill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
'The best thing': Residents welcome EPA inquiry into West Coast landfill
Taylorville Resource Park has faced allegations of foul odour, dust and water leachate.
![Overseas visitor charged with causing death of school librarian following Canterbury crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Overseas visitor charged with causing death of school librarian following Canterbury crash
Driver admits careless driving but is granted name suppression until sentencing date.
![West Coast prepares for a month's worth of rain in one day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
West Coast prepares for a month's worth of rain in one day
MetService is predicting up to 800mm of rain for some areas.
![Man charged with causing death of school librarian following crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Man charged with causing death of school librarian following crash
The woman and her husband were two of six people involved in Sunday's crash.
![School librarian killed in crash ‘known for her good humour and laughter’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
School librarian killed in crash ‘known for her good humour and laughter’
The librarian and her husband were two of six people involved in Sunday's crash.
![Watch: Sacked ELE worker sleeping in his car - 'I'm like a shrimp'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Watch: Sacked ELE worker sleeping in his car - 'I'm like a shrimp'
“I have a family to support, sending money to my daughters, brothers, mother and my wife.'
![Greymouth man jailed for sexual offences on victims as young as 10](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Greymouth man jailed for sexual offences on victims as young as 10
Police commend bravery of victims after sentencing of 27-year-old Liam Nixon.
!['He was hurting for us': Rider killed in Pike River memorial ride crash remembered](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
'He was hurting for us': Rider killed in Pike River memorial ride crash remembered
Craig Percasky had married his long-term love four years before his tragic death.
![Death of motorcyclist on Pike River memorial ride difficult to bear, friend says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Death of motorcyclist on Pike River memorial ride difficult to bear, friend says
Craig Percasky, from Kaiapoi, collided with another vehicle around 10am yesterday.
![The Great NZ Road Trip: Greymouth to Nelson](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
The Great NZ Road Trip: Greymouth to Nelson
Shayne Currie continues his journey and makes his way to the top of the South Island, arriving in Nelson from Greymouth. Video / NZ Herald
![The Great NZ Road Trip: Christchurch to Greymouth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
The Great NZ Road Trip: Christchurch to Greymouth
Shayne Currie continues his journey, this time through Arthur's Pass as he makes his way from Christchurch to Greymouth. Video / NZ Herald
![Pike River movie production starts on West Coast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Pike River movie production starts on West Coast
New film aims to tell story following explosions which killed 29 men.
![‘Bad blood’ between brothers after building firm break-up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
‘Bad blood’ between brothers after building firm break-up
West Coast brothers part ways in business, but meet in court dispute.
![Pike River families call for political unity on corporate manslaughter law](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Pike River families call for political unity on corporate manslaughter law
Calls come after Whakaari/White Island charges were dismissed.