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PM urges police to investigate IPCA concerns

John Key says it is critically important police address the child abuse investigation concerns raised in an Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) report today.

Wild weather set for North Island

Watchdog slams police over child abuse cases

A damning report into police handling of child abuse cases shows at least one district prioritised traffic fines over abuse investigations.

Summary of Recommendations to police: Police Governance and Crime Recording

Report on police handling of child abuse due

Mum nearly four times over limit in crash

'No room for separatism in NZ,' says John Key

In defensive mode over National's Maori policy agenda, John Key says separatism has no place in New Zealand.

Man due in court over Masterton death

Allergy sufferers rescued

Seatbelt could have saved toddler

A 4-year-old killed in a crash may have survived if the family dog had not been sitting on the seatbelt the boy should have had on, a coroner has found.

Biker falls 120m during offroad race

It's the Lord of the Lakes

Sir Peter Jackson has raised the ire of neighbours by starting work on a second lake at his fairytale Wairarapa estate.

Tapes missing for paedophile appeal

Gales likely to hit South Island

A severe weather warning has been issued for the South Island after gales battered Wellington today.

Supergold card travel under scrutiny

Tsunami gauges 'stabilising'

Wave activity "appears to be stabilised" at previously-reported levels, Civil Defence Emergency Management says.