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Woman finds out Tinder dating app match is ‘depraved’ child sex offender
The woman - herself a sexual assault survivor - warns other women about her experience.

'It's game on': Wild storm brings first big snow dump of the season
Porters Lodge reported 20cm of snow, with snow play likely this weekend.

Watch: Health minister to speak amid nationwide healthcare strike
Thousands of surgeries and appointments across NZ will be cancelled by today's action.

Bay of Islands Pony Club - the country's oldest - turning 75
BOI Pony Club marking 75 years of education in riding and horse care.

NZ's billion-dollar builders revealed as new king of construction emerges
The country's busiest commercial builder secured $1.2 billion of work last year.

'Blown away': Auckland Harbour Bridge may close as severe winds hit rush-hour commute
Auckland faces severe gales at rush hour tomorrow, with harbour bridge closures possible.

'I could see my lifeless body': Woman recalls moment ex allegedly held her underwater
She is one of five women the man, who is now on trial, allegedly abused over 15 years.

Volunteer firefighter Dave 'Squid' McKenzie remembered 'He loved his fire station community'
McKenzie was known around the community as a man with a staunch outlook on fire safety.

Kiwi Beatles fan to part with menu signed by the fab four
Aucklander Chris Watson is parting with a menu he asked The Beatles to sign in 1964.

'We will not tolerate abuse': Head of Two by Twos church responds to sex abuse claims
Sect head overseer Wayne Dean says he has not been contacted the FBI or police.

Your guide to Northland's Anzac Day commemorations
A host of commemorative services are planned for Northlanders to pay their respects.

'Left without answers': How new interactive missing persons map could be ‘game-changer’
The map records last known locations, aiding searches for human remains.

Red alert: What will it take to turn around The Warehouse?
Analysts describe the challenges ahead for NZ's largest retailer.

75-year-old woman missing from her Dunedin home
She was last seen at her Māori Hill home around 2.30pm on Thursday.

Hit and slammed against wall: Former X Factor NZ contestant sentenced for family violence
Nofo Lameko skipped his sentencing in December to go on tour.

'Life of darkness': Stepfather's 20 year sentence for 15 years of abuse
The victims have suffered self-doubt, PTSD, fear, distrust and shame.

Mānuka honey producer buzzing after bee-autiful season
A local honey producer says they have seen a strong 2024/2025 season.

Shocking: Alpine Energy owes electricity customers $16.9m after accounting error
Commerce Commission warns Alpine Energy over "serious and preventable” breaches.

Person seriously injured in South Island crash
Emergency services were alerted about 3am to the crash, which occurred west of Timaru.

F1 star Lando Norris warms hearts of Timaru school with video response
Lando Norris has won some lifelong fans at a primary school.

Waimate homicide: Fourth person charged with Anaru Moana’s murder
Anaru Moana, was last seen on December 20, 2021. Four people are charged with his murder.