'Exploited a vulnerable student': Ruapehu teacher struck off after sex with student
A school caretaker found the pair in a classroom close to one another.
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Police Commissioner accepts greater risk of deaths after pursuit policy revision
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Teens arrested after stealing cigarettes and treats in Napier
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Alec McNab: All the action from the Whanganui Secondary Schools Cross Country champs
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Bottled up: Teens drinking less and staying home more
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Car tries to ram police in chase that led to arrest of seven youths
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Connor Whitehead murder trial: Jury retires to consider verdict
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Young swimmer to represent NZ at world junior champs
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Christchurch safe haven for rangatahi has begun construction
Youth hub aims to give rangatahi an opportunity to lead healthy and valued lives.
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Cash injection for highly anticipated Christchurch Youth Hub
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PM opens 24-hour ‘Play.Stay.Grow’ hub designed by rangatahi, for rangatahi
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Study determines if youth mental health is caused by their neighbourhood environment
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