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Former Gloriavale women say they were groped, kissed by leader Howard Temple
Gloriavale's Overseeing Shepherd, Howard Temple, has pleaded not guilty to 24 charges of sexual assault and doing an indecent act.

Porirua park dirt bike crash survivor urges action on illegal riding
The victim needed a metal plate inserted in her leg after the accident.

Repeat sex offender Michael Buck receives home detention for child abuse
Michael Brendon Buck's latest victim said the hardest thing was telling her family.

A ‘remarkable journey’: Tributes roll in for Sir Michael Hill
Michael Hill International confirmed Sir Michael Hill had passed aged 86.

Graham Bloxham drops out of Wellington mayoral race
Graham Bloxham says he can do a much better job outside of council.

Homeless situation in Auckland now at 'crisis' point - council committee
Outreach teams in the city recorded a 90 percent increase in people sleeping rough since September.

The vibe vulnerability
This is what all the smart hackers are doing right now and I'm just waiting for the first reported instance of a wicked vibe-vulnerability being reported.

City to honour Osbourne with cortege procession
Fans will get a chance to say farewell to the legendary Black Sabbath frontman, his family says.

'It takes a toll on people' - long-term mental health support needed for flood victims
People in the Tasman region will need long-term mental health support after devastating winter floods, a mental health advocate says.

Auckland primary school teacher Aimee-Rose Yates dies following bowel cancer battle
Aimee-Rose Yates was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic bowel cancer in 2022.

Warriors v Dolphins: Experienced trio ruled out as Warriors look to bounce back from Titans shock
The Warriors are looking to bounce back from a shock loss to the Gold Coast Titans.

What you need to know about Wednesday's nurses strike
Explainer - Nurses and midwives are set to strike Wednesday for 24 hours in protests over staffing levels and pay. Here's what you need to know.

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Person on tracks causes cancellations and delays to Auckland trains
Trains were being held outside of Avondale station on Tuesday evening.

All Blacks midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown ruled out of season-opening NPC clash with shoulder injury
The 30-year-old was one of eight All Blacks released for the opening round of the NPC.

Study finds whanau businesses offer path to economic success for Maori
A new study has found that whanau-led businesses could be one of the most immediate ways to improve livelihoods within Maori communities.