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Tokoroa man sent to prison for distributing 'illegal and harmful' content
His imprisonment follows an investigation by the Department of Internal Affairs' (DIA) Digital Child Exploitation team.

Former Ports of Auckland chief found guilty over worker's death has appeal dismissed
The maritime watchdog filed charges accusing Tony Gibson of breaching his duties as an officer and making decisions which jeopardised the safety of port workers.

Children ‘traumatised’ by St John event with fake blood and mock injuries in wildlife park, parents claim
Parents have expressed concern after a first aid simulation event was held in a popular Christchurch wildlife reserve, exposing their children to fake blood and mock injuries.

Northland and Waikato end states of emergency
States of emergency had also been lifted for Tauranga, Hawke's Bay and Western Bay of Plenty earlier on Monday.

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Christchurch stadium boss calls for transparency over event funding
Venues Otautahi chief executive Caroline Harvie-Teare said the fund's intent was fantastic but questioned the process behind deciding who gets money.

How climate change is forcing more Kenyan girls into early marriage

Communities say they dodged a bullet as Cyclone Vaianu moves offshore
However the wet weather isn't over yet, with heavy rain watches still in place for some.

Tributes pour in for legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle
The singer, who died at the age of 92, will be cremated with full state honours on Monday.

Auckland FC coach banned after red card outburst
Auckland FC will be without their head coach this Sunday after the match review panel delivered its verdict on his Melbourne Victory red card.

Children miss months of education after school, parent disputes
It comes as advocates call for a free service that helps to resolve these disputes.

Britney Spears goes into rehab after driving under the influence arrest
The singer voluntarily checks herself into a treatment facility, three weeks before her court date.

Auckland road closed after serious crash
Police said initial indications suggest there have been injuries in the crash on Tirimoana Rd.

OpenAI boss Sam Altman's home targeted with Molotov cocktail
San Francisco police have arrested a 20-year-old suspect after a perimeter gate was set alight.

One dead after car collides with truck in Hamilton, blocking road
Three others were taken to hospital.

West Auckland road closed after serious crash
Police were called to Tirimoana Road around 7pm on Monday.

Massive Attack frontman arrested at Palestine protest
Robert Del Naja is arrested on suspicion of showing support for a proscribed organisation.

Calls for independent checks on healthy homes standards
Questions have been raised as to whether the standards are doing what they're meant to - ensure rental properties are safe, warm and dry.

Customer looked on in horror as ‘horrendous’ fire consumed restaurant at luxury golf course
She said the smoke smelled “rancid” and “electrical”.

Watch: 'Tornado' spotted over Invercargill
Invercargill residents posted up a storm on Monday afternoon, sharing videos of what appeared to be a tornado.

Kiwifruit growers endured Cyclone Vaianu without major damage
Colin Bond from Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated told Checkpoint that he had not heard of growers having much damage as a result.

FintechOS launches AI platform for banks & insurers
FintechOS rolls out FintechOS 8 preview, pairing governed AI with product workflows for lenders and insurers as it eyes launch later this quarter.