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Crown wants preventive detention for sex attacker

Less crime, more solved, say police

There was less crime and more of it was solved in the year ended June 30, police say.

<i>Ananish Chaudhuri:</i> Throw three 'strikes' out of the ballpark

Worker's $120k theft hurt charities, court told

The new face of the Sisterhood

It's female nature to overcome difficulties as a community, be it making the tea or getting the vote.

Brazil: Life on the other side of Rio's streets

Slum tours can improve locals' lives, writes Karen Phelps.

Under the skin

A new controversial documentary about models asks less than typical questions about the so-called glamorous fashion industry.

<i>Bernard Hickey - </i> The free market god doesn't exist

I feel like a priest who has been wrestling with his belief in god...

IRD rejects call to review child support payments

Off to work...but there's a job at home too

Manurewa mother Lisa Bowden wants to work but she faces the classic solo parent's problem - who will look after the children?

Toddlers on drugs in Te Puke

Women rising up

Aussies say we're full of XXXX

Book review: The Story Sisters

Much of Hoffman's writing is rich in symbolism and fantasy, and her latest novel, <i>The Story Sisters</i>, is no exception.

Concern as sex on TV moves into family time

Judge pressures police over car-chase deaths

The latest deaths brought the total this year to 16, from 11 fatal pursuits - the worst on record.