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Three Strikes law to be refreshed
Three strikes legislation that was discarded under Labour has been refreshed by the Government to include a new strangulation and suffocation offence and will only apply to sentences above 24 months… Audio
National results for Sols election come through
Over sixty percent of votes in the Solomon Islands election have been counted. Audio
'There's so much wrong with this bill' - Cook's businessman
'There's so much wrong with this bill' - Cook Islands businessman. Audio
Auckland University aims to boost Pasifika academic success
Auckland University aims to boost Pasifika academic success. Audio
NZ looking into options re AUKUS participation
In our weekly chat with National Party deputy leader and finance minister Nicola Willis talks to Nathan Rarere about her trip to Washington to meet up with other finance ministers, our options about… Audio
NZ rail's track of perpetual failure
KiwiRail's future could be veering more towards mothballs than mega-ferries, but the government's not sending out any hints Audio
Port of Auckland crane safety rule, guidance substandard - expert witness
The claims have come at a trial where the port's former boss Tony Gibson is facing charges related to the death of a worker.
The real cost of the school ball experience
With tickets going for more than $300 a pop in some cases, a parent says balls are being "Americanised through TV, movies and social media".
Rainbow crossing painted over: Six accused of Gisborne incidents plead not guilty
The defendants will reappear for separate case review hearings at the end of May.
'I don't feel valued': Police officers face months-long wait in pay dispute
It will be months before a newly-appointed independent arbitrator will rule on pay for police, the Police Association says.
Mother 'totally shattered' after son beaten to death by Mob associates
Darcy Strickland's mother gave a victim impact statement to the High Court at Napier on Monday as the two men who killed her son were sent to prison.
Call for Commerce Commission probe of New Zealand air fares
The airline sector is ripe for the kind of investigation that has been carried out in the grocery and banking sectors, Consumer NZ believes. Audio
Woman not properly informed of risks before major gynaecological surgery
The doctor usually went through a patient's procedure in detail, including possible complications and risks. But no such discussion happened with this patient.
Junior doctors to walk off the job for 24 hours in May
Bargaining stalled when Te Whatu Ora proposed what would effectively be pay cuts for some positions and GP trainees, the union says.
Nearly 140 roles proposed to go at Customs and DIA
Nearly 140 roles are proposed to go at Customs and at the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA), a larger number than PSA announced this afternoon.
Extreme weather sweeping across Southern China
Asia correspondent Diane To speaks to Lisa Owen about Taiwan's incoming president featuring in Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in the world and extreme weather sweeping across southern… Audio
Lawyers defend blocking Chhour's Waitangi Tribunal summons
Crown lawyers today laid out their case to try and block a Waitangi Tribunal summons issued to the Minister for Children, Karen Chhour. Maori News Editor Taiha Molyneux speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Fast Track Approval Bill: Watchdogs seek substantial curbs on ministers' powers
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment says the role of ministers as decision-makers should be scrapped.
Passport delays
Anxious travellers have been forced to either change their international flights or fork out hundreds of dollars extra for urgent passports as a system upgrade causes delays of up to eight weeks. Audio
Consumer wants microscope put over Air NZ fares
Air New Zealand's ramping up domestic airfares from tomorrow. Last week the National carrier warned travel agents that all existing bookings need to be ticketed by midnight, to avoid any price… Audio