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Why Tom Phillips is no hero: ‘A dad who loves his kids doesn’t put them in harm’s way’ - Ryan Bridge
OPINION: These were not the actions of a father who wants the best for his kids.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon congratulates Samoan PM-elect, as former PM Tuilaepa calls for recount
Samoan PM-elect is calling for peace and unity in Samoa as politics gets rocky
Napier council candidates divided as city prepares for its first go at Māori wards
Introduction of the wards comes at the same time as a referendum to decide their future.
Hawke’s Bay gang violence: Three still in hospital after assaults
Police have been granted a gang conflict warrant, which they've used 10 times so far.
Three people in police custody after stabbing in West Auckland
Three people are in custody after a person was found seriously injured with stab wounds in West Auckland on Monday night.
Tom Phillips: What’s next for Marokopa kids after four years of isolation with fugitive father
One child was at the shoot-out scene, the other two discovered hours later.
Grandmother and cancer patient pushed, saw shooting at Kāinga Ora home
Christine Nankivell says she has also "cracked her head open" after being pushed.
Two state schools poised to become charter schools
The Charter School Agency says the schools applied to convert last year.
Hospice, Plunket nurses fear they won't see payout even if pay equity claims succeed
They say there's no guarantee the government will release funding for hospices, even if the new pay equity claims are successful.
Inside Tom Phillips' final moments and the end of 1358 days in the bush
How 1358 days in the bush came to an end for the fugitive father and his children.
Former Western Bay Mayor Garry Webber criticises ex-CEO John Holyoake’s performance
Former council chief executive John Holyoake said the issues dated back 10 to 15 years.
Police Minister says guns found at Tom Phillips’ campsite when children found
The four-year manhunt came to a dramatic end on Monday.
Live: Tom Phillips' child warned police about guns hidden at camp site
Meanwhile, the police commissioner says "it was very, very close" for an officer shot by the fugitive.
Our Changing World: Playing ‘I-spy’ with urban emissions
A new lab is cruising the streets of Wellington, homing in on our urban carbon emissions.
Christchurch's Muslim community has high rates of mental health conditions, study finds
A new study aims to understand the ongoing impacts of the terrorist attack on the Muslim community.
Principals polarised over NCEA replacement plans
A new survey reveals there's support for change, but many wanted that to happen through a strengthened NCEA qualification.
NZ First KiwiSaver policy could cost Government $12b-$28b
NZ First's KiwiSaver policy comes at a cost to the Crown.
Hawke’s Bay kaumātua Jim Edwards wants council to dredge river for final waka journey
The river Jim Edwards used to love hasn’t been dredged since 2009.
Bay of Plenty schools fear for outdoor education after proposed Government change
There are concerns making the subject vocational only will see fewer students sign up.
Wellington's Carillon bell tower cladding under scrutiny
The cladding outside the bell tower is now being tested, but the Ministry for Culture and Heritage says it expected the 'unexpected'.
