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Thu, 08 Sep 2022 05:30:09 GMT
Eight years' jail for man who claimed 'sexsomnia' made him rape sleeping woman
Damin Cook's victim says she's still healing from the trauma of her assault, but wants to ensure her daughters never go through anything similar.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 06:54:25 GMT
‘Foolish’ plan to axe 230 AUT jobs will affect every department, academics say
Auckland University of Technology’s plan to axe hundreds of jobs has been branded “ludicrous” by staff and students.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 05:36:26 GMT
ANZ increases home loan rates
ANZ is increasing the interest rate on two of its shorter-term home loan offers.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 23:00:22 GMT
Ex-Christchurch man on FBI's most wanted list over pornography scandal involving at least 20 women
Michael Pratt promised modelling jobs, but they ended up in pornography shoots that went online without their permission. The FBI is offering $100k to find out where he is.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 03:37:08 GMT
Eighteen people with gang links facing 160 charges after major drug bust in Ashburton, Canterbury
Police seized about $70,000 worth of drugs, including methamphetamine, LSD and cannabis, along with almost $20,000 in cash.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 05:57:26 GMT
MP Anna Lorck's social media post on husband's council bid 'not inappropriate'
The Tukituki MP has no case to answer after constituents complained her support of council candidate Damon Harvey didn't acknowledge they are married.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 01:22:46 GMT
Auckland man spends $240 a month on taxis to avoid driving on loose chip seal
Paul Stuart hasn't driven his new Peugeot since March, when the road was resurfaced, for fear of the damage loose chips will cause.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 06:28:38 GMT
Police arrest and charge two people after West Auckland shooting
A 27-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman have been arrested in Henderson in connection with a firearms incident in Sunnyvale on Sunday.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 03:08:42 GMT
Online poll: Who should be the next mayor of Wellington?
Tell us who you think should be Wellington's next mayor.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 04:37:03 GMT
Auckland mayoralty: Only two candidates view $4.4b CRL project, despite criticism
Despite criticising the $4.4b City Rail Link on the campaign trail, mayoral candidate Wayne Brown didn't turn up to a briefing about the project.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 04:34:34 GMT
Jellicoe Park murder victim had 7kg brick dropped on his head, court hears
The Crown says the murder of Nigel Fuatimu was committed out of "pure hatred and cowardice" as he lay on the ground unconscious in an Auckland park.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 08:51:44 GMT
Feuding Wellington mayoral candidates play nice at business debate
Let's Get Wellington Moving was a hot topic as the three top hopefuls faced off again, a day after tension between two of them boiled over on camera.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 08:38:16 GMT
Boy and girl rushed to Starship after serious crash on Auckland's North Shore
Two children have been taken to Starship in a serious condition after a crash at a pedestrian crossing in Auckland's Beach Haven.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 08:02:13 GMT
'Unexploded mortar shell' sees bomb disposal team called to central Auckland house
Nearby properties in Epsom have been evacuated as a precaution.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 08:00:00 GMT
Boss sees bright future for Taranaki's homegrown bank
One of NZ's oldest banks is gearing up to attract a whole new generation of customers.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:58:57 GMT
More than 1000 protest against sentence for rapist
"We're standing up for what we believe in today and everyone else that's been failed by our justice system," one protester says.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:40:27 GMT
'Full steam ahead' for Mt Messenger works as police operation brings bypass protest to an end
Work on the $280 million Mt Messenger Bypass will resume on Friday, hours after police brought an end to a 26-day site occupation.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:11:28 GMT
Groundhog Day for submitters on controversial Wellington cycleway and bus route
Close to 100 submitters – doctors, school students, disability advocates and local business owners – had their say on the Newtown plan, for a second time.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 06:13:27 GMT
Hundreds of godwits touch down in Christchurch after flying non-stop for 8 days from Alaska
About 450 birds were spotted, “looking rather exhausted and skinny” after their annual 11,000km migration from Alaska.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 06:00:00 GMT
Educators want more funding for learning support
Educators want more funding to be able to look after an increasing number of children with diverse learning needs.



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