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Field's public shaming complete
Court 15 in the High Court at Auckland was an inadequate venue for the audience of about 100 supporters of disgraced ex-MP Taito Phillip Field.
Tears flow over Taito Phillip Field's 'tough penalty'
Taito Phillip Field's wife says she is heartbroken at six year jail term. Field's lawyer calls it "a tough penalty".
Field's sentence shows no one is above law - Speaker
One of Taito Phillip Field's biggest critics in Parliament is saddened a former MP and minister has been jailed.
Families cautioned against travel to Samoa
Well-intentioned helpers could place extra pressure on already scarce resources, says pastor.
Man 'critical' after drive-by shooting
A 23-year-old man was lucky to escape with his life after a drive-by shooting last night.
League great speaks out on violence
A new, more activist Families Commission is emerging with the appointment of league great Ruben Wiki as an "ambassador" against domestic violence.
Dairy owner beats thugs with brolly
A former soldier wrestled with a robber for his gun while his wife hit his accomplice with an umbrella during an attempted raid on their dairy.
Teacher aide charged after impersonating cop
A teacher aide at a leading Auckland school is charged with impersonating an undercover cop at a massage parlour.