Abuse in state care led to life in prison, inquiry told
He described at the Auckland hearing how the abuse led to him spending 40 years in prison.
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Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt has revealed he is battling a health condition.
Schoolboy First XV sex act video shared online, police alerted
Police were made aware of the video after it was allegedly shared with another school.
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Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency decision has Southland council facing a $7.5m shortfall.
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Sex predator's victim: 'He's still a risk'
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Nurses to go on strike: 'Offer from DHBs not addressing issues'
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Sir Grahame Sydney leads South Island charge in Queen's Birthday honours
A posthumous award, an artist and politicians are among those recognised.
Heavy rain warnings issued for parts of South Island
Heavy rain and strong wind warnings are in place for parts of New Zealand.
Tim Shadbolt: 'If I can survive this, I can probably do another 3 or 4 terms'
After a fraught year, NZ's longest-serving mayor opens up about his health and prospects.
Bestiality in New Zealand: Shocking extent of indecency with animals revealed
Shocking number of cases over the last decade.
Motorcyclist who drove at 192km/h avoids jail after fatal crash
Garth Robinson died in the crash in April 2019.
Murder trial date over Southland man's death deferred until next year
The body of Dale Watene, 40, was found by police in the Longwood forestry block.
Invercargill beheading: Father called for help 40 times before grisly killing
Joseph Boyle was found not guilty by reason of insanity of the murder of his stepbrother.
'Words can't describe it': Farmers return home after flooding
The drama unfolded on Sunday morning when the heavy downpour set in.
'Live your best lives': Mother to two men responsible for crash that killed daughter
Thalia Newport, 20, died and eight people were injured in the February crash.
Man killed and decapitated flatmate, court told
Man charged with murder will find out tomorrow whether he is unfit to stand trial.
Canterbury flooding - 10 State Highways remain closed
Rain easing but caution required as rivers remain swollen.
Invercargill Mayor, deputy haven't talked in weeks
The latest ructions around the council table centre on Shadbolt's driver's licence.
Calls for Sir Tim Shadbolt to explain licence
The NZTA confirmed his full car and motorcycle licences have been suspended.
Marcus Lush slams Rio Tinto over goodie bags for Bluff school kids
'They basically could have just given all the kids a vaping kit or something.'
Labour promises continued support for Otago businesses
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and other MP's were in Dunedin yesterday.
Tim Shadbolt to keep mayoral car despite suspended licence
NZTA confirmed this week his licence had been suspended following days of speculation.
Weather warning: Rain, wind set to strike North Island areas
A heavy rain warning is already in place for one area, and strong wind watches for others.
Roads closed and caution urged as NZ battered by snow, gales and rain
Active fronts moving across the country make for a wild, wintry Tuesday.
Scientists testing for deadly oyster parasite Bonamia ostreae
Bonamia ostreae can kill flat oysters, putting the entire Bluff oyster trade at risk.
Thunderstorms, rain: 'Significant snow' expected, Milford Rd to close
The snow is expected to settle but not for long.
Wild weather: Thunderstorms on way as band of rain sweeps North Island
Much of the country can expect some rain on Monday - but not Christchurch.
No response to mayors' letter over journalism job cuts
A Southland mayor is concerned about dwindling journalist numbers in the area.
Southern health board to outsource cancer treatment
The radiation oncology treatment waiting list reportedly stands at a record 157 patients.
Rain most in five months but not enough
18.2mm fell in Dunedin and between 9.6mm and 40.4mm fell in other parts of the south.
'From summer to winter': Temperatures set to plunge in matter of hours
A series of fronts are forecast to move over the country from the southwest on Tuesday.