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'Lives changed irreversibly:' Ex-teacher jailed for sex acts with teen he met on Grindr

Victim's parents say he struggles with fear and confusion and feels unsafe leaving home.

'Euphoria': Waikato-Tainui makes biggest investment in 30 years

'For us, this is a line in the sand to say to our people this is just the beginning.'

Luxon responds to Treaty Principles Bill's demise

The bill was voted down by all parties except its creator, Act.

Merlin eyes $100k Taylor Mile after $1m race boost

Trainer Scott Phelan believes last week's race improved Merlin's fitness.

Editorial: An inconvenient truth for those on the moral EV mound

OPINION: We can be one of a handful of countries to reap the benefits of EVs.

'Cool experiences': How one organisation transforms young lives

The charity, formed in 2002, supports more than 500 people annually.

Police focus on grey Honda Civic in Hamilton arson investigation

Police are also seeking video or CCTV footage taken before emergency services arrived.

'Unacceptable': Police crack down on reckless dirt bike riding

Three stolen dirt bikes were recovered in Matamata after a police warrant.

'A shortage of props': NZ Rugby seeks athletes for new Black Ferns pathway

Next Ferns seeks women aged 16-25 for four regional combines in May.

Resealing on Waikato Expressway at Cambridge requires 24-hour lane closure

Motorists can expect delays of up to 30 minutes at peak travel times.

Identical twin sisters marry twin brothers in unique double wedding

Identical twins found love and married in a one-of-a-kind double ceremony.

‘Super exciting’: Accor eyes growth with NZ convention centre boost

He manages Accor’s core hotels in 48 countries, including 1300 hotels.

First-time entrants win Waikato dairy award

They manage a 262ha, 1090-cow farm as equity partners and contract milkers.

NZ is ‘losing the fight’ against organised crime; new report urges bold changes

Report by experts says information-sharing between government agencies is 'deficient'.

‘Campaign of abuse’: YouTuber wins $150k defamation case after being called a Chinese spy

Zhen Chen carried out a nine-month campaign of defamation and bullying against Wanli Zhu.

'Your last chance:' Judge warns man caught filming woman in Salvation Army changing room

The 38-year-old has a penchant for committing indecent acts.

Horse bought for $100 becomes star, nets over A$230k in career

Ross McCarroll bought the filly for $100 at Karaka in 2007.

‘You owe money’: Ex-inmate robbed at gunpoint by former prison buddies

The victim had no idea why he was being robbed or attacked.