A primary teachers' union hopes an inquiry into a serious case of child abuse will reveal the Govt's role in its handling. The Govt received two letters about the girl, including one months before the girl was discovered by police with huge

The mother who has been accused of "horrific" abuse against her 9-year-old daughter wrote to the Prime Minister last year seeking help, it has been revealed.

A CYF report into the care received by a girl who suffered "horrific" abuse at the hands of her parents has found no single glaring failure by any of the 12 state agencies involved. An independent inquiry has now been launched.

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The West Auckland parents accusing of abusing their nine-year-old girl have appeared in court today.

A baby was left alone by a professional caregiver who was allegedly absent for more than two hours.

A man arrested after a west Auckland domestic incident which resulted in six people being taken to hospital has appeared in court.

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A man accused of murdering his elderly neighbour was suffering from a major depressive episode with psychotic features at the time of the killing, a court is told.

A man was "delusional" at the time he strangled his 84-year-old neighbour, a court was told today.

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Greg Henderson might not be flying British Airways again after his world road championships preprations were stalled by a lost bike.

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A number of suburban streets gave the CBD a run for its money in the noise stakes.

A West Auckland principal is taking a zero-tolerance attitude to unruly students at his new school - and winning hearts and minds in the process.