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'Not a victimless crime': Teen discharged after child sex abuse images guilty plea

Judge said he believed teen's offending was born out of 'youthful experimentation'.

Jo Raphael: Since Nia Glassie's death, innocent children are still dying violently

OPINION: Since Nia's death in 2007, 174 children have been killed.

Elderly mum left caring for 'high needs' adult daughter when support workers don't show

"They already do heaps for me ... they have their own health problems to deal with."

Bankruptcy case against Bella Vista developer halted as he plans defamation suit

Danny Cancian owes more than $1 million to Carters.

Tamati Coffey: No easy fix to cost of living pressures, but measures will make a difference

OPINION: Tamati Coffey says things like the cost of living payment will make a difference.

The home crowd goes Wilde: Olympic medallist's family watch race in New Zealand

'He's only going to get better.'

Our child abuse shame: 174 children killed since Nia Glassie's murder

It's been 15 years since Nia Glassie was murdered. But has anything changed?

'Monster': 33 years ago he raped and murdered a backpacker - now he's going to be released

But there are concerns his 'deviant sexual interests' will need to be monitored.

Act of kindness: Grandfather gifts worldly belongings to homeless

"We just want to make a difference to a kid's life."

'No alternative': Long-term solution for SH35 could be weeks or months away

'People think it's like the end of the world' in community isolated by road's collapse.

'Made to feel like the other': Why MP wants 'discriminatory' law changed

Rawiri Waititi: "This is a stain on this country's democracy and it's a disgrace."

'Nothing's changed': Bus boycott could be escalated after machete incident

But bus boss says such a move could leave people stranded and create another safety issue.

'Wreak havoc': Job losses feared as new build inquiries plunge by up to 80 per cent

'There is going to be some real hurt coming in the construction industry.'

Construction site raids: 'Stressed' builders sleeping on-site to deter brazen thieves

Fears of organised crime and insider jobs as industry says crime on the rise.

Burial costs soar 40 per cent, funeral directors call on Govt for help

The rising figures come as many people are already grappling with a cost of living crisis.

'Ashamed' and 'isolated': Struggling families selling possessions to survive

'We need to be upfront a recession is here ... impacted families are battling it today.'

'PR stunt': Mobsters warn gang crackdown could spark more violence

Taking items by force may only increase anger and 'inflame' the situation.

'Disrespectful' unveiling for iwi leader renews anguish for ex-wife, children

But an iwi leader says a lot of people needed the unveiling to heal.