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Nigel Latta on cancer battle: 'Love is the only thing that matters'
He was diagnosed with an inoperable tumour six months after his wedding.

'I'm a recidivist offender': Woman's journey from criminal to mentor
Allen has 178 convictions and has devoted herself to helping Northland addicts recover

Canterbury artist channels childhood struggles into acclaimed artworks
Sheelagh McHaffie uses white pastel on black paper to 'draw the light.'

Opinion: I mothered him for 15 years – that’s why we finally split up
Telegraph opinion: Why do females take on the brunt of family life and chores?

Why man who fatally mowed down cop says he's not guilty
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Hinton, age 38.

Menendez brothers eligible for parole after re-sentencing
A parole board decision is set for next month, with a hearing on June 13.

Young boy told he can't play rugby with friends due to his weight
The young boy is now hesitant to go to school out of fear of what his friends will say.

Opinion: School leaders deal with social media's harm every Monday morning
OPINION: Schools report increased anxiety and insomnia from social media use.

Family's emotional plea after Olympic cyclist sentenced over wife's death
Melissa Hoskins’ family aim to ‘move on’ for the children’s sake.

15 years on, man denies killing woman in a remote rural ravine
Dean Mulligan maintains his innocence, 15 years after his conviction.

Menendez brothers resentenced over parents' murders, parole possible
An LA judge resentenced the Menendez brothers to 50 years to life, allowing parole.

Mum wakes up from surgery without organ
The Darwish family is taking legal action against Western Health.

I got sucked into the women-hating manosphere. Now I help others escape
Telegraph: Will Adolphy went looking for community. He ended up sick, isolated and angry.

Expert witness in triple-murder trial says deadly mushrooms spotted earlier
Australian health official said Erin Patterson used fresh and dried mushrooms in the meal.

'You were an adult, she was a child': Teacher jailed for grooming, abusing student
Samuel Ramsay began messaging the girl on Facebook when she was 13.

Why 'Tina from Turners' is leaving NZ for life in Samoa
Sieni Leo’o Olo is moving to Samoa for a simpler, more connected life.

The Ex-Files: Should we put our family home in a trust?
OPINION: Seek independent legal advice. Trusts can complicate asset division.

Opinion: 'Fund hope, not hype' – what secondary teachers need from Budget
OPINION: Erica Stanford announced $53m for teacher registration fees for three years.

Elderly woman found in Herne Bay identified, family contacted
Police confirmed an elderly woman in Herne Bay has been identified.

The complex emotions surrounding Mother's Day for many Kiwis
The second Sunday of May is painful for many. Here's how some cope.

'Like having our throats cut': Couple called into meeting, both told their jobs were gone
Now Didi van Heerden has been awarded $207,000 from the company and its director.