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'Unforgivable': Auckland man jailed for indecency with three young girls

He groped three girls, aged 5 to 8, on separate occasions.

Police spend nearly $120k painting Auckland buses like cop cars

The campaign is part of a drive to recruit 500 new officers.

Gregor Paul: Why the Chiefs have looked a class above

OPINION: The Chiefs have shown determination after losing the last two Super finals.

'Unjustifiable': Dyslexic children to lose 109 specialist teachers after Budget cut

'For those with severe difficulties reading or writing, there’s nothing to replace them.'

Editorial: Changing a place name should be considered carefully

OPINION: In more than 1800 submissions, 52% supported changing Russell's name.

Dogs seized by council after eight cats killed in Auckland neighbourhood

An Auckland vet says 'her heart has to heal' after losing four cats in the attacks.

Be profitable: Brown's warnings to Govt-owned companies

Act's David Seymour says the time for hard questions is approaching.

Richard Prebble: Govt's $140m school attendance initiative overlooks NZ's missing children crisis

OPINION: Community-based initiatives could be used to get these children back on track.

Why this winter will be warmer, wetter despite looming cold snap

This winter will be warmer than average, despite a cold snap this weekend.

'Nightmare' job market for struggling workers in this sector

Job ads in ICT rose 7% from March to April, indicating a slight recovery trend.

La Clique – the headline show of Auckland Live Cabaret Festival

La Clique – the headline show of Auckland Live Cabaret Festival runs at The Civic from 3-15 June. Video / NZ Herald

Air NZ announces Christchurch-Adelaide service after getting planes out of ‘the sin bin’

New Airbus A321s and leased engines allowing for more flights, CEO says.

'Cold air rushing in': Wintry blast to lash NZ, bringing snow, rain and strong winds

Strong wind watches are in place for Auckland, Northland and Bay of Plenty.

How All Black's return to NZ could solve the No 6 dilemma

Former All Blacks loose forward likely to return home and target World Cup.

Watch: 'Pretty heartbreaking' – Kumeū rugby field torn up by youth's joyride in new car

The 19-year-old faces charges and his car has been impounded.

Tuned-in cops smell cannabis, find pump-action shotgun in guitar case

The officers were searching the vehicle after smelling cannabis.

Top cop's court battle: Is there public interest in alleged objectionable material?

The material was found on Jevon McSkimming's work computer before he resigned.

Netball: Magic clinch first win of the season against Stars

The Avis Magic took on the Go Media Stars in Hamilton on Monday.