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'He’s a predator': Film-maker jailed for child sex abuse files acquitted in 2002
Police found 554 child exploitation files on his devices during a 2023 raid.
Police unable to charge former PM staffer over recordings with sex workers
Prime Minister Luxon called for a review of vetting processes after the incident.
'Built on terror': FBI crackdown on satanic cult with NZ ties
The DIA says NZ children are 'highly likely' victims of 764's online exploitation.
'Mana over money': Influencers reject gambling promo amid crackdown - two don't comply
Te Rawhitiroa Bosch refuses to promote online gambling to his followers on ethical grounds
New Zealand’s declined baby names of 2024 revealed
Names must not be offensive, resemble a rank, or be 'unreasonably long'.
Gambling promo: Millie Elder-Holmes faces complaint, 26 influencers now on watchlist
Internal Affairs said it has received 50 complaints about influencers promoting gambling
‘Formal warning’: Govt orders influencers to stop promoting gambling
Online casinos have enjoyed a surge in promotion online.
Man travelled on fake passports between NZ, Australia and Fiji for three years
The passports contained his photo but the details of someone else.
Influencers breaking law with casino ads to face crackdown
Authorities warned influencers about hefty fines for promoting offshore casinos.
Opinion: New Watercare Charter will deliver better deal for Aucklanders
OPINION: The estimated savings will total around $900 million over four years.
Immigration data reveals which countries are on the rise
Almost 40,000 people became citizens last year, a 67% increase in Pacific Islanders.
Cause of PM’s limo crash revealed in private messages and photos
Police blame driver 'misjudgment' for the roundabout collision.
‘Serious addiction to disgusting things’: Preschool teacher tells police
The 22-year-old woman was arrested after an FBI sting in the US.
Highest CEO payout triggered by change in Government: $532,500
Water services boss Jon Lamonte pocketed a half-million-dollar payout when Govt changed.
'Retool, upskill': Initiative turns beach debris into job opportunities
Slash for Cash is transforming slash into valuable products.
Mum-of-three told to pay $32,500 to IRD in two weeks
Another parent says a mistake happened while registering her child's birth.
Duo arrested, firearms seized in West Auckland text scam raid
Police said inquiries remain ongoing and further arrests cannot be ruled out.
Christchurch Casino caught up in money laundering legal action
The DIA says casinos not taking strong measures against money-laundering will be targeted.
Online predator's 'sustained campaign of terror' ended by one small mistake, police say
Police: 'It took nearly two years to charge Cottam and get justice for his victims.'
'Unmasking monsters': Meet the Customs team intercepting child sex abuse material
New documentary goes inside the elite Customs team investigating child sex material in NZ.
'Sickening': Female preschool teacher charged with possessing child abuse images
The teacher has been in court and has been granted interim name suppression.
SkyCity AGM: Shareholder criticism for non-compliance, regulatory actions by authorities
Shareholder said company had been mismanaged and asked about accountability.
DIA restructure finds more job cuts, despite protests from staff, union
The Department of Internal Affairs will cut a number of its senior leaders.
Internal Affairs signs MoU to further protect children in schools from potential child abusers
Information on child sex claims to be shared more widely with school authorities.
The observer: Who has the chops to rein in Wellington City Council?
Several names have been floated as potential candidates to sort out the 'shambles'.
Watch: 'Must do better' – Mayor says tough decisions ahead after Government appoints observer
The Government is to appoint a Crown observer to Wellington City Council.
‘Dirty money’: SkyCity handed $4.16m fine for anti-money laundering breaches
Company says it will bolster anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing systems.