News of Losi Filipo's dismissal horrified the victims and their families who say he wasn't held accountable for his actions.
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Watch NZH Focus: Who's been playing the role of Trump for Clinton and why are the rules kept secret? Here's what you need to know about today's US debate.
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Watch NZH Focus: Media gather in preparation for first presidential debate
VideoFirst of three debates will be a huge moment for Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump
Airport traffic queues for kilometres
A breakdown is causing big problems for those rushing to catch a plane at Auckland Airport this morning.
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Why Cressida really left Prince Harry
A royal biographer has revealed the real reason Cressida Bonas split with Prince Harry in 2014.
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Smalley: Lock up or let off rugby player?
COMMENT: Do you place Losi Filipo in an environment where potentially he can turn his life around. Or do you bang him up in jail?
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CEOs fear children won't own homes
It's time the Government did more to dampen house price inflation, say 70 per cent of NZ chief executives.
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Cocaine sting: High-flyers on edge
Rich and powerful Aucklanders are ducking for cover and seeking legal advice, worried they are linked to an alleged celebrity cocaine drug ring.
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Where is Luke? Family join hunt for teen
The strain was last night starting to show in Dave Cochrane's eyes. It had been more than two days since his teenage son, Lucas, vanished into the night.
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NCEA: Are exams only for the elite?
Data shows students at underprivileged high schools are less likely to sit exams than those from wealthy families.
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Dick Smith chairman Rob Murray grilled
Dick Smith chairman has endured a grilling from an Australian Supreme Court over the company's collapse.
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Calls to address tax dodging in NZ
Nearly three-quarters of New Zealand CEOs say multinational companies do not pay their fair share of tax.
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Jolie's secret Malibu hideaway revealed
New pictures of the $95,000-a-month rental reveal it features wood floors, white walls and picture windows that offer panoramic views of the Malibu coastline.
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Chances Foran will play in 2017 'remote'
The Warriors' plans to have Kieran Foran on board for the 2017 season are reported to have received a huge setback.
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Would you have spotted the crime?
A man claims to have captured the moment two young pickpockets slipped his girlfriend's watch from her wrist as she posed for a photo at a Thai temple.
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Clark down in Secretary General poll
Helen Clark to continue campaign despite a drop in the latest straw poll for Secretary General of the UN.
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Lawyer shoots nine in Houston
A disgruntled lawyer who had numerous weapons randomly shot at drivers in a Houston neighborhood, injuring nine.
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Ratings wars: Breakfast vs Paul Henry
They've officially been on air for a week, so just how are TV One's new Breakfast hosts rating against TV3's Paul Henry?
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