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![Grandmother jailed for 'vile' child prostitution plans](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Grandmother jailed for 'vile' child prostitution plans
Andrew Davie and a Lower Hutt woman arranged to meet up so he could abuse the girl.
![Witness C appeals perjury sentence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Witness C appeals perjury sentence
Witness C, otherwise known as Roberto Conchie Harris, argues his sentence was too high.
![Rainbow Warrior to visit as Greenpeace celebrates exploration ban](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Rainbow Warrior to visit as Greenpeace celebrates exploration ban
Rainbow Warrior will travel around New Zealand as part of the Oil Free Seas tour.
![Logging truck and car collide on Rimutaka Hill Rd](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Logging truck and car collide on Rimutaka Hill Rd
The crash is currently blocking the road and commuters can expect delays.
![Pathology dismantling 'threatens justice'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Pathology dismantling 'threatens justice'
Little unmoved as forensic pathologists warn of break-up consequences.
!['S*** happens': Confidential Treaty document left on train](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'S*** happens': Confidential Treaty document left on train
The Treaty of Waitangi negotiating document hasn't been recovered.
![Power, politics, police - The Haumaha inquiry](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Power, politics, police - The Haumaha inquiry
Some of New Zealand's most powerful people will be questioned by top Queen's Counsel.
![Supervision for hiding stillborn baby's body](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Supervision for hiding stillborn baby's body
The woman hid the baby's body in a dresser after the unexpected birth.
![Jail for $5.25 million meth supply](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Jail for $5.25 million meth supply
Two meth suppliers have been sentenced over the sale of more than $5 million of the drug.
![Cooks Global Foods' big plans for coffee brand Mojo](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Cooks Global Foods' big plans for coffee brand Mojo
NZX-listed Cooks Global Foods will acquire coffee brand Mojo for $19 million.
![Wreckage after driver flees police](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Wreckage after driver flees police
Two vehicles were damaged after a collision in Lower Hutt.
![Construction leaders' bleak view of sector](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Construction leaders' bleak view of sector
Forum in Wellington calls for building industry to work together to solve issues.
![Te Papa unleashes dinosaurs and monsters](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Te Papa unleashes dinosaurs and monsters
Kids can explore the interactive new exhibitions at Te Papa from Saturday.
![Child injured after being hit by a car](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Child injured after being hit by a car
A child has been rushed to hospital after being hit by a car.
![Teachers' strike today: School's out - All you need to know](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Teachers' strike today: School's out - All you need to know
Thousands of families face disruptions nationwide today as teachers strike.
![Teachers' strike: What can you do with the kids?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Teachers' strike: What can you do with the kids?
"It's an opportunity to create a memory" - parent Keryn Grogan.
![Kiwi killed by mystery Spitfire crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Kiwi killed by mystery Spitfire crash
British historian seeks details on Kiwi pilot killed when Spitfires were still new.
![NZDF detonates bomb found by schoolchildren](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
NZDF detonates bomb found by schoolchildren
Defence Force disposal unit blew up the projectile at Winstone Quarry.
![What a coincidence - six couples celebrate 60 years together](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
What a coincidence - six couples celebrate 60 years together
All are living at Summerset retirement village.
![SH1 north of Wellington down to one lane after truck rolls](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
SH1 north of Wellington down to one lane after truck rolls
People heading north this evening on SH1 from Wellington are urged to delay travel.
![PM 'hugely frustrated' with Wally Haumaha saga](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
PM 'hugely frustrated' with Wally Haumaha saga
PM frustrated with "drip-fed" information which should have been known before promotion.
!['Overwhelming' response to toiletries drive](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Overwhelming' response to toiletries drive
Hundreds of products have been donated for people who can't afford them.
![PM unveils new high-needs mental health facility](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
PM unveils new high-needs mental health facility
Mental health was one of the focuses of Labour's campaign.
![Haumaha bullying claims: Three women leave police HQ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Haumaha bullying claims: Three women leave police HQ
Three women on joint justice project allege Wally Haumaha left them "disillusioned".
![Man trades alcohol for sexual act with teen](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Man trades alcohol for sexual act with teen
The man was looking for a quick "release" from the stress of his life, his lawyer said.
![Wellington aims to be first predator-free capital](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Wellington aims to be first predator-free capital
In ten years 30,000ha of the city could be free from rats, stoats, and possums.
![Rapist imprisoned for offending from the 60s](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Rapist imprisoned for offending from the 60s
The man committed a number of rapes and indecent assaults more than 50 years ago.
!['No means no': Student's inspiring open letter on sexual consent](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'No means no': Student's inspiring open letter on sexual consent
"Can anything be done to stop this from happening again?" This student has the answer.