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Teacher denied request to 'retire with dignity' after having sex with student

The woman was more recently teaching at one of the country's top private girls' schools.

Lawyer claims she took $200k of client funds to escape abusive relationship

'This is a story of a long shadow of domestic violence,' she told a disciplinary tribunal.

'Cold air rushing in': Wintry blast to lash NZ, bringing snow, rain and strong winds

Strong wind watches are in place for Auckland, Northland and Bay of Plenty.

On The Up: How a family-owned Kiwi firm quietly conquered the cleaning market

Barry Robertson, founder of Quantum Pacific, shared his father still works on the floor.

How 'shameful' violence led to Ashton's death, yet no one was charged with causing it

Ashton’s mother and partner were convicted of neglect, not causing his death.

Opinion: Scots College rugby default raises serious concerns

OPINION: St Peter's Cambridge seek first Central North Island title since 2020.

Why this Cambridge hotel is a hidden gem for boutique stays

Guests can enjoy a free chauffeured city tour in the hotel's Bentley.

Person seriously injured in rural Manawatū animal attack

The animal involved in the attack has been destroyed.

'Shocked, actually': Rotorua healthcare leader reflects on decades of service

Hariata Vercoe has been recognised for her services to Māori, health, and the community.

Manawatū-Tararua highway to be formally opened on June 7 – traffic set to roll in following week

Eight years after the gorge closed, a new route to Manawatū is almost ready to open.

'Look up': Public urged to report missing monarch clusters in Hawke's Bay

No winter clusters have been recorded in Hawke’s Bay, which once had multiple known sites.

'It's pumping': How a rural mother's catering venture became a community staple

A restaurant-quality meal, without travelling to town – it's a thriving business model.

'Don't do it': Rugby star sounds warning as Warriors distance themselves from controversial collision game

Calls are growing to ban ‘run it straight’ after a teen's death.

'Muppetry': David Seymour slams 'run it straight' events

The Act leader has made a plea on social media for events like these to stop.

Former doctor and TVNZ presenter fined for claiming HIV doesn’t exist

The tribunal would have cancelled her registration if it hadn’t already done so.

Warning to cancel club rugby games after referee stabbing threat

The Horowhenua-Kāpiti union will cancel senior club games if serious abuse continues.

Motorcycle taken from fatal crash scene, police seek public's help

A 25-year-old man died. His motorbike was removed by a group of riders.

Whanganui pool tragedy: Coroner questions how lifeguard thought boy was just 'holding his breath'

Further investigations revealed the 7-year-old was unresponsive.