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The bomb squad was scrambled after a player prank turned "serious".
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Black doctor dies of Covid after racist treatment complaints
Dr Susan Moore, 52, who died battling Covid-19, had complained of racist medical care.
Teen mum to mentor: 'To be honest, I never thought I'd be on this side'
Dainna Chapman broke the cycle of welfare dependency. Now she helps others do the same.
'Shame': 'Roast Busters' accused yelled at outside court, names kept secret for now
Both men were granted interim name suppression today.
Covid Xmas: City Mission hit with high demand as economic pain bites
One mother drove from Te Awamutu to donate gifts to the Auckland City Mission.
Abuse in state care worse than thought and still happening - report
The Government says a six-year cut-off for complaints against the state could be scrapped.
City tragedy: A sad, synthetics-induced death on Queen St
Grim moment on the Golden Mile as homeless man dies on a prime strip of Queen St.
Auckland homicide: Businesswoman Elizabeth Zhong bankrupted
Victim's body was found in the boot of her car.
Govt ministers taken to court over way family carers are treated
Latest challenge by parent carers of disabled to be recognised and adequately compensated.
Commissioner backs closure of large care and protection residences
Andrew Becroft's call comes after report into the seclusion and restraint of young people.
Dilworth School sexual abuse investigation: Another accused named
Dilworth School was opened with the aim of helping boys from disadvantaged families.
Fake money fury: Police reviewing Safety Warehouse 'cash' drop, imitating banknotes a crime
The Reserve Bank says it's a criminal offence to publish anything resembling currency.
'It will take Pacific women 120 years to reach pay equity with Pākehā men'
The Human Rights Commission has launched an inquiry into the Pasifika pay gap.
'Absolute disgrace': Football fans boo anti-racism protest
"To hear that is very disappointing and upsetting," football star Wayne Rooney said.
Kerre McIvor: The bloody truth - NZ's gun reforms haven't worked
OPINION: Despite the best intentions, since reforms were made, gun violence has worsened.
Capturing catastrophe: In 2020, photos show world in distress
This is the world that AP photographers captured in 2020, a world beset by catastrophe.
The Catholic Church 'playbook': Sexual abuse victims relate similar responses
The Catholic Church was in the spotlight this week at hearings held in Auckland.
Dutch wrestle (again) with the tradition of Black Pete
THE CONVERSATION: Unease about function and significance of blackface is growing globally.
Anti-conspiracist campaigners take aim at 'Mothers for Freedom' event
The Auckland gathering promises to take on 5G, Covid-19 and 'Satanic ritual abuse'.
Mother raped by priest says church leaders failed her
Ann-Marie Shelley criticised senior church leaders at abuse inquiry hearing.
Child Poverty: Govt was on track to meet reduction targets ... before Covid-19
Govt needs to lift benefits and build more houses, Children's Commissioner says.
Catholic Church told sexual abuse victim that abuse was not criminal, offered him $5000
'Mr F', now 81, says he and his son were abused at Catholic schools 30 years apart.
Sexual abuse victim says abuser was quietly moved to South Island school
The victim's only wish was for his abusers' portraits to be removed from the school walls
Catholic Church abuse: Victim says church refused to strip honours from abuser
Frances Tagaloa also spoke of the difficulties for Pacific victims in seeking justice.
Kelvin Davis and Oranga Tamariki: 'There will be a handover of power to Māori'
Can Kelvin Davis rebuild Māori trust in Oranga Tamariki?
Dilworth School investigation: Man charged with historical abuse dies
The school was opened in 1906, with the aim of helping boys from disadvantaged families.
Apartments at centre of latest community Covid case plagued by thefts, violence
The Auckland apartment block also has 20-plus units rented by Govt housing clients.
The human cost of Crown's 'brutal' strategy to settle abuse claims
"I want the Prime Minister to apologise, to the thousands of children they harmed."
'We made it': Embattled students prepare for NCEA after virus-disrupted year
More than 100,000 Kiwi school students are preparing for NCEA exams, which begin Monday.
Judith Collins on her new top team: How dual finance role will work
It's back to business for National Party leader Judith Collins.
Dilworth: Former assistant principal admits sex crimes
Ian Wilson held several positions of responsibility during his time at the school.
'Shameful': A third of New Zealand 8-year-olds say they are bullied
'This is the children telling us in their own words that this is happening.'
Kiwi kids at 8: Bullying and obesity emerge as issues of serious concern
Concerns emerging about Kiwi kids' weight, bullying and housing stability.
'I was honestly just shocked': Airbnb bans Aussie host over racist comments
Sadia Mohamed says she's encountered racism before - but it's never been this blatant.