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Earl Opetaia, pictured in 2006, can today named as the former Child, Youth and Family caregiver accused of abusing more than a dozen boys. Photo: NZ Herald A former Child, Youth and Family worker accused of abusing nearly 20 boys can now be revealed as a man who once cared for a teen murdered in the back of a prison van.

Photo: Getty Images We had some good news about burglary rates over the holidays.

Photo: Getty Images A Christchurch woman claims she found glass in her toothpaste.

Photo: Getty Images A major police initiative has put a big dent into the number of burglaries committed in Canterbury over the holiday period.

Michael Woodhouse The financial situation for New Zealand's District Health Boards is continuing to deteriorate, with newly released data showing all but one are in the red.

The Crusaders will be four rounds deep before we see test cricket in Christchurch this summer. Photo: Getty Images It seems hard to fathom, but the Crusaders will play their first pre-season match tomorrow (Saturday) ahead of this year’s Super Rugby competition when they host the Hurricanes in Ashburton.

Te Pae general manager Ross Steele stands in front of what will be the central city's new convention centre. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN It's shaping up to be a big year for the central city with convention centre Te Pae opening in October. Louis Day talks to its general manager Ross Steele about what to expect from the facility.

Aaron Salway has been so busy fencing and feeding cattle that he hasn't had time to grieve.

Aaron Salway has been so busy fencing and feeding cattle that he hasn't had time to grieve.

Karen Walker. Photo: RNZ An Auckland retail store owned by fashion designer Karen Walker is closing its doors permanently at the end of January.

Taylor with trainer Ryan Tate at bushfire-affected Taree in New South Wales. Photo: Tate Animal Training Enterprises. Taylor, a 4-year-old English springer spaniel, has been among the hard-working rescuers during Australia's bushfire crisis.

Flights into space could be taking off from Oamaru Airport as early as this year.

Flights into space could be taking off from Oamaru Airport as early as this year.

Intense thunderstorms with heavy rains have dampened bushfires on Australia's east coast, bringing relief to farmers in three states battling a drought which has left much of the country tinder dry.

Photo: Getty Images A Christchurch woman claims she found glass in her toothpaste.

Damian McKenzie. Photo: Getty Warren Gatland has confirmed his plans for Damian McKenzie in this year's Chiefs campaign, handing the returning All Black the No 15 jersey for their pre-season match against the Blues.

The remains of the Summerland freight truck at the bottom of Cluden Hill on the Lindis Pass. Photo: Seam Nugent A truck driver has escaped conviction for refusing to give blood following a crash last year.

Manapouri Power Station, on the western arm of Lake Manapouri in Fiordland National Park. Photo: ODT files A small energy trading firm has accused Meridian Energy of neglecting environmental obligations in a bid to keep wholesale electricity prices up, thereby reaping profits of more than $35 million.

Tom Walsh. Photo: Newsline/CCC Christchurch is set to get a new indoor training facility where athletes can hone their skills and strength.

Armed police were called to the Brighton Caravan Park in a search for a stolen vehicle earlier today.