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'Offending was low to moderate': No conviction for wife-puncher

The defendant initially told police it had been a slap rather than a punch.

Young athlete wins gold in DIY Nikes

12-year-old proves it's not what's on your feet that matters.

When a therapist goes to therapy

After a setback in her life, this therapist decided to get a taste of her own medicine.

Kiwis watch 'concerning' amount of 'step porn' - Chief Censor

Kiwis favourite porn subject 'surprising and a little bit shocking' Chief Censor says.

Family reeling after sudden death of new dad and promising young rugby player

Manning Smith, 22, died suddenly last Saturday. He leaves behind an 8-week-old daughter.

Auckland Pride moving on from parade debate

The LGBT festival returns in February for its eighth year.

Growing threat as kids become more comfortable meeting strangers online

Growing threat as kids become more comfortable meeting strangers online.

What it means to be a man: Can kindness kick butt?

From The Irishman to Mister Rogers, what it means to be a man gets real onscreen.

Changing face of Auckland: Swathes of state housing coming to a suburb near you

It's one of Auckland's biggest changes since World War II and it's in almost every suburb.

Beneficiaries penalised for falling in love

Jacinda Ardern is being asked to drop penalties for beneficiaries who start relationships.

A night out at Greytown's gay restaurant

They said don't eat there because the owners are gay. So we went to eat there.

Gender parity in business leadership has stalled

COMMENT: Complacent, low-hanging targets have lulled true change to a halt.

Lawsuit could make gunmaker open books

A ruling by the US Supreme Court has upended a longstanding legal roadblock.

Lawmakers approve compulsory vaccine plan

Parents unable to prove vaccination pay fine of up to 2,500 euros.

Survivors voice reservations about new chair Judge Coral Shaw

Survivors of abuse in state and church care are split over the new appointment.

Police watchdog 'racist' says former top cop found to have abused his powers

The IPCA found that Hurimoana Dennis had unlawfully detained a teenager in 2015.

Editorial: OK Boomer - The power of a phrase in the digital age

WE SAY: Whatever your take on the comment, it's heartening the younger generation cares.

NZ judges increasingly from white, affluent backgrounds

NZ judges are turning into a rich, mostly white group, Chief Justice says.