Why did police not charge top Auckland school teacher after sex with student?
'He’s groomed her to the point where she has been unable to say no', the advocate claims.
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Top Auckland school responds to revelations former music teacher had sex with student
The Epsom college has criticised the Teaching Council in an email to parents today.
Private Auckland hospital doubles in size: New $3m robot, extra beds, surgical expansion
Three new procedure rooms and space for 15 extra beds have opened.
What's the deal with guys getting perms?
From TikTok trends to suburban salons, what’s behind the Zoomer perm's growing popularity?
'It's a nightmare': Unfinished apartment block a 'blight' on Epsom
The Epsom Central Apartments Project halted five years ago after failing building consent.
Drug 'customer' fatally kicked in head after complaining to meth dealer about product
All three defendants have now pleaded guilty, but only one for manslaughter.
Is this Auckland's unruliest motel? Police called to Epsom motel 163 times in a year
Family harm, bail breaches, assault, theft and disorder are the norm.
Police officer hospitalised after falling through liquor store window
Police confirmed an officer is receiving treatment for moderate lacerations.
Wine and zine your way around Auckland this weekend
This weekend's offerings include theatre and festivals, wine, food and zines.
‘I fear for my life’: Mother joins community patrol after home burgled four times
The woman said the burglars once came in broad daylight on a Saturday.
'Appalling': Flasher arrested near kindy, charged with indecent exposure
Police say: “[This] has no place in our community".
'Like stepping back in time': 1950s Auckland 'bachelor pad' for sale
The property on 2020sq m is like a backdrop for the Mad Men TV series.
Property Insider: Horse racing grandstand coming down; crane numbers plummet
A grandstand going for apartments but the latest study shows fewer cranes on our horizons.
Dilworth abuse could have been stopped at 1978 meeting, old boy says
'It set a precedent - that if you get caught, you were just allowed to leave.'
Man who delivered unprovoked head-kick during dispute over meth quality pleads guilty to manslaughter
The unconscious victim was left in a hotel room for a week after suffering a brain bleed.
Is it cheaper to buy in Double Grammar zone - or live elsewhere and pay for private schooling?
We show you how to crunch the numbers to find the best option for your family's education.
Alexandra Park stand to be demolished for 193 apartments
Paul Brown and Associate Architects designed Queen of the Park and Cardigan Bay blocks.
Top Auckland school declines enrolment application despite boy living in zone
The Ministry of Education has stepped in and told the school to enrol the boy.
‘Mum didn't know we took that many subjects’: Teen twins score 18 scholarship awards
Twins Belle and Ena Yin are two of the top 10 students in New Zealand.
Woman, 27, arrested after electorate offices vandalised
The woman is due to appear in the Manukau District Court next week.
Boutique Farro Fresh store opening on North Shore
Farro CEO cites first greenfield development of a new store.
Vacant $50m property in central Auckland vandalised as former owners look for a new home for the disabled
The new board at Laura Fergusson Trust is now looking for a new facility in Auckland.
Massive hedge fire destroys sheds near Timaru, fires on Auckland’s volcanoes
Ten fire trucks were called in to battle the fire in a macrocarpa hedge.
Ex-Dilworth chaplain admits new paedophilia charges, bringing victim count to 19
Ross Browne has been in prison since his sentencing on similar charges in 2021.
Property Insider: Iwi keen to acquire $125m Epsom campus
The university 'has profited enormously off our gifts of land since 1840', the iwi says.
Dilworth allocates $44m for sexual abuse victim redress
Dilworth is budgeting to provide redress for up to 250 victims of historic sexual abuse.
Neighbours at war over plans to demolish heritage Auckland bungalow
Owner says new house will still fit street's character but opponents strongly disagree
Anatomy of Labour’s collapse: From unprecedented support to devastating loss in three years
Ardern wanted to look after first-time Labour voters after 2020 win. What happened?
'He told me he hit his own child': Dad distraught after Epsom driveway death
Neighbours rushed to the suburban property moments after the accident.
National and Act could form a coalition - but both parties want to win these two electorates
Act wants to take Tamaki from National - and National is gunning for Epsom
Why a $3m-plus Auckland house nets resident only $185,000
New offer to break the impasse between resident lessees and board with 100 properties.
'It’s like watching a fight between Voldemort and a Dalek': Nats and Act face-off in Auckland
At Epsom and Tāmaki election debates centre-right MPs are arguing for lower house prices.
Teen accused of murdering 56-year-old at Epsom motel returns to court
The teen continues to have interim name suppression.
'I’m so broken': Family's shock at killing of humble and caring man at Epsom motel
A 19-year-old man has been charged over Joseph King’s death.