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A woman who was molested by her friend of five years has blasted him in court, saying his predatory acts had changed her life. Steven Keni Campbell-Paniona (24) appeared in the Dunedin District Court yesterday after pleading guilty to indecent ... Read More

The bid to have Tonga’s World Cup semi-final result over turned has been shelved – but the Pacific nation will be seeking a ‘redemption clash’ against England next year. Tonga was knocked out of the World Cup in controversial circumstances ... Read More

Ten years ago, with new anti-terrorism powers under their belt, police swooped on the people of Tūhoe in what has come to be known as the Urewera raids. They set up two unlawful road blocks in Ruatoki and Taneatua, detained ... Read More

An overflowing courtroom in Auckland was told this evening they were witnessing history as the first Tongan-born judge in New Zealand was sworn in. Judge Mina Wharepouri is the first Tongan judge to serve overseas, but even in Tonga there’s ... Read More