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Snapchat most-used app for grooming, says NSPCC
The children's charity says the police data shows people are "still waiting" for social media to be made safe,

Woman pleads guilty to stabbing taxi driver
A woman charged over the stabbing of a taxi driver in Christchurch last month has pleaded guilty.

Dunedin council grants liquor license for suicide prevention event that sparked Mike King's alcohol comments
Dunedin's district licensing committee has granted a special licence for alcohol sales at a fashion show on Saturday that is raising money for a suicide prevention charity.

Otago Regional Council apologises for rates invoice errors
The incorrect invoices related to an Oamaru transport rate and the Leith Flood Protection scheme.

Fisheries Minister Shane Jones calls for review of coral limits to avoid fishing bans
Shane Jones' comments come after a New Zealand vessel caught more than double the legal amount of coral - triggering an automatic suspension of fishing in the Lord Howe area of the Tasman Sea.

‘Hugely disappointed’: Phoenix captain to miss first derby
Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano is backing his team to live by their motto, and rise above the loss of captain Alex Rufer.

Pounamu found in suitcases and the mail returned to West Coast
Two attempts to illegally export the precious taonga were thwarted by border officials. Now, it is returning home.

Council apologises to 14,700 ratepayers after billing error
Most ratepayers will only owe a small amount more on their rates bills, but some will have to come up with another $1300.

Clean air group hopes Mount Maunganui effort isn't 'window dressing'
An environmentalist group says it is trying to stay positive over a promise by Mount Maunganui industrial businesses to clean up their act.

Fire tears through Christchurch house
Fire has caused major damage in the Christchurch suburb of Aranui.

Brat crowned Collins Dictionary 2024 word of the year
It describes a person who is "characterised by a confident, independent and hedonistic attitude".

Unisys named global leader in ISG 2024 workplace report
Unisys has been named a global leader in the 2024 ISG Provider Lens Future of Work Services Report, achieving 30 leader designations across six regions.

Warning as watchdog reveals NZ pandemic model is nearly 20 years old
The government watchdog says there is a risk New Zealand will have enough vaccine supplies if another pandemic strikes.

Ethan de Groot joins growing list of punished All Blacks
Prop Ethan de Groot is the latest All Black to get offside with his coaches while on tour. He probably won’t be the last.

Teen girl died when car she was riding home from party in careened into suburban home
Friends of the three teens placed flowers at the site and told the owner of the home they were sorry.

Couple in the last house on the street say they feel trapped by looters
Mike and Sue Brown were trapped on their Hawke’s Bay roof eighteen months ago. Now they’re trapped underneath it.

Smoke seen coming from Mt Wellington in Auckland
Images of the smoke began appearing on social media, and Fire and Emergency staff appear to be at the scene.

The house paints that promise much more than colour
Paints now promise to make your house cooler, warmer, or simply peel off.

Tears as 60kg of seized pounamu returned to Poutini Ngai Tahu.
In an emotional and tearful ceremony, close to 60kg of pounamu has returned to its rightful guardians, Poutini Ngai Tahu.