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Woman in hiding after ACC 'blunder'
A Bay of Plenty sexual abuse victim is hiding in her home after ACC sent her patient file to a local dairy.
Aussie candidates promise crackdown on crime
Australia faces a major crackdown on drugs, gangs and street crime.
CYF's involvement with baby to be reviewed
CYF has been involved with the family of six-month-old Cezar Taylor, who died last night from non-accidental head injuries, numerous times over recent years.
Backlash as black fashion mag takes on white director
Ellianna Placas, who has been appointed fashion director at America's largest magazine for African-American women, is white.
<i>Garth George:</i> 'Thou shalt not kill' must be our guide
Garth George writes that a UK study determined it was impossible to ensure all legalised killings were voluntary.
Birthday boy's after ball party cancelled
An 18th birthday party set to be held after Auckland Grammar's ball has been cancelled by the venue after intervention by police and the school.
<i>Gillian Marie:</i> Rest homes must be more than holding cells for elderly
Gillian Marie says we must take action to ensure seniors are not denied their right to quality care.
Man who faked cancer jailed for two years
An Auckland churchgoer who defrauded parishioners of $250,000, saying he needed money for cancer treatment, has been jailed.
<i>Geoff Harper:</i> Country's rest home industry leaves a lot to be desired
Geoff Harper asks whether we are warehousing our elderly for profit.
Students suspended for drinking sake on Japan trip
Senior students from Auckland's King's College were suspended for two days for drinking sake on a night out.
School thanks clients for brothel closure
A west Auckland school has a message of thanks for the men who refused to use a brothel which opened across the road earlier this year.
<i>Inside Money: </i>Return of the repo - US consumers go basic
More Americans are now making their own lunch, growing their hair long and catching public transport.
Guns, drugs and money laundering
The owner of a $2m property seized by police after he allegedly shifted millions of dollars in drug money overseas has left the country before detectives could press charges.
Sporty MPs show charity muscle
Parliament's club games have raised plenty for charity over the past year.
Women and high earners feel pinch
Women, middle-aged people and high-income households are under more financial stress than other New Zealanders, a survey has shown.
Liquor licence infuriates residents
A new bottle store licence has angered residents of one of Auckland's poorest suburbs after it was 'sneaked through'.
P supplier just 'helping police'
An ex-pharmacist told court he'd been asked by police to keep selling cold medicine to "pill shoppers" to help their surveillance operation.