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![Man trades alcohol for sexual act with teen](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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=808)
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=808)
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=808)
'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.
![Moment All Blacks great was found slumped behind wheel at McD's drive-thru](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Moment All Blacks great was found slumped behind wheel at McD's drive-thru
Weepu had ordered his food, but passed out drunk at the wheel before he could receive it.
![Weepu's drink-drive shame at McDonald's drive-thru](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Weepu's drink-drive shame at McDonald's drive-thru
Former rugby star found slumped over the wheel in early morning food run.
![Entertainer to appeal suppression ruling](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Entertainer to appeal suppression ruling
Name suppression was lifted today after three months, but the man still cannot be named.
![Wine judge talks pros and cons of the job](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Wine judge talks pros and cons of the job
The judges are careful to give full respect to each wine they taste.
![Jacinda Ardern arrives in Wellington with baby Neve](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Jacinda Ardern arrives in Wellington with baby Neve
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has arrived in Wellington with baby Neve.
![Power outage in Wellington hits 12,000 people](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Power outage in Wellington hits 12,000 people
The power outage is affecting more than 12,000 people.
![End of the Great War (exhibition): Plug pulled on Sir Peter Jackson project](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
End of the Great War (exhibition): Plug pulled on Sir Peter Jackson project
National war museum plans binned as taxpayers face $13m bill to disassemble exhibition.
![Police seek victim of late-night robbery](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Police seek victim of late-night robbery
Social media footage appears to show the man being assaulted and robbed.
![Axe-murderer fights parole decision](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Axe-murderer fights parole decision
Axe-murderer John Ericson has gone to court again to challenge a parole decision.
![Polytech second-half rolls jump with free fees](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Polytech second-half rolls jump with free fees
Jump in second-half domestic enrolments relieves financially strapped polytechnics.
![Millionaire bankrolls Celia Lashlie film](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Millionaire bankrolls Celia Lashlie film
'Secret millionaire' Garry Robertson told Celia filmmaker: "I'll fund this"
![China's terracotta warriors to visit Te Papa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
China's terracotta warriors to visit Te Papa
The exhibition comes with a $2.6 million price tag.
![Oral surgeon appeals misdiagnosis fine](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Oral surgeon appeals misdiagnosis fine
The delayed diagnosis meant the patient had to have a third of his tongue removed.
![Two words will get you upgraded in a hotel](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Two words will get you upgraded in a hotel
A Kiwi and two Aussies have dished on what life behind the hotel front desk is like.
![Four police recruits stood down](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Four police recruits stood down
Police are also investigating an incident involving recruits and alcohol.
![Diplomat's landlord in last ditch effort](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Diplomat's landlord in last ditch effort
Matthew Ryan is still trying to get back the $20,000 owed to him by a foreign diplomat.
![Man who stabbed broadcaster's son sentenced](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Man who stabbed broadcaster's son sentenced
Henry Soper, 23, had been out with friends on the night of the attack in July last year.
![Councillor appeals indecent assault conviction](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Councillor appeals indecent assault conviction
Kāpiti councillor David Scott is appealing his conviction for indecent assault.
![Seven-car crash causing delays on SH1 north of Wellington](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Seven-car crash causing delays on SH1 north of Wellington
The southbound lane south of the Raumati on-ramp has been blocked.
![Beanie-making social enterprise takes off](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Beanie-making social enterprise takes off
About 150 people are queuing to join a "sell one, give one" beanie-knitting enterprise.
![Sex attack victim: 'If I'd known I wouldn't have walked there'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Sex attack victim: 'If I'd known I wouldn't have walked there'
A second victim has described her attack by a suspected serial predator.
![How the zoo keeps animals warm in winter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
How the zoo keeps animals warm in winter
The otters can often be seen piled onto their heated rock, enjoying its warmth.
![New Anzac memorial honours Kiwi heroes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
New Anzac memorial honours Kiwi heroes
Words of Kiwi soldier can be heard at memorial at Maryborough, Queensland.
![Wellington bus strike causes 'heavy delays'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Wellington bus strike causes 'heavy delays'
The system was already struggling with new buses, routes, and timetables.
![Magnitude 5.2 earthquake shakes centre of country](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake shakes centre of country
It was located around 25km northwest of Picton.