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Archives NZ, National Library to cut 27 roles
21 Nov 2024The Department of Internal Affairs wants to bring the two organisations under the joint leadership of the Chief Archivist and National Librarian.
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Mongrel Mob member charged 3 minutes after patch ban begins
21 Nov 2024The new gang patch law came into force at midnight. The first person under the ban was caught at 12.03am. Audio
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Government proposes law change on name suppression for sex offenders
21 Nov 2024Convicted adult sex offenders would not get permanent name suppression unless the victim agreed to it, the justice minister says.
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Lawyers fight changes that would mean fewer jury trials
21 Nov 2024The Detail - Defence lawyers say there are better ways of clearing clogged courts than the government's plan to have fewer jury trials.
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'The deal sucks': MPs question marine precinct sale
21 Nov 2024Two MPs in Tauranga are calling for the Auditor-General to investigate the sale of the city's marine precinct, which one believes is a "really bad deal for Tauranga".
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Who is the new Police Commissioner, Richard Chambers?
20 Nov 2024He is known to have long-held ambitions for the top job and is considered a favourite of frontline police.
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Speaker's handling of hīkoi 'overkill' - Te Paati Māori
20 Nov 2024Staff were locked from being able give water to protesters, and wifi access was blocked too, co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer said.
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Which is New Zealand's best internet provider?
20 Nov 2024Starlink might have topped Consumer NZ's ranking, but there's a warning it won't be the best solution for everyone.
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New Zealand drops to 41st in global climate change rankings
21 Nov 2024The country was now at 41st place after taking significant steps back in climate policy, the index found.
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The Gangs Act 2024: What you need to know
21 Nov 2024Explainer - How will new gang laws, inspired by Australia's, likely play out in New Zealand?
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Two gang members arrested for wearing patches on first day of ban
21 Nov 2024It follows a Mongrel Mob member being charged for displaying a gang sign on the dashboard of his shortly after midnight.
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Former St Bede's staffer charged with 11 sexual offences
21 Nov 2024The man initially faced seven charges relating to alleged offending against three boarders 20 years ago, but police have filed a further four charges after three survivors and several witnesses came…
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Boat carrying 700kg of meth still out there
A police spokesman says no search is underway - the boat's last known location was about 50 nautical miles offshore.
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Three people charged over aggravated robbery of Lower Hutt dairy
21 Nov 2024Three people have appeared in New Plymouth Youth Court and been remanded in custody until 2 December.
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Police, FENZ joining forces to stop recent spate of suspicious fires
21 Nov 2024At least five fires have been reported in Wairoa and Mohaka over the past few weeks, with firefighters still working to extinguish one from Tuesday.
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Soldier who died in Mānawatu River remembered as talented young man
21 Nov 2024Gunner Nikau Minhinnick Gill died in an attempt to rescue his dog from the river, the army said.
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New Police Commissioner 'open' to discussing the routine arming of officers
21 Nov 2024The Police Association wants a conversation with the new boss about routine arming of officers. Audio
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What happens to mumfluencers when their kids grow up?
Some children of social media influencers are asking their parents not to post their photos anymore.
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'These children are not being seen' - Severely disabled kids lose teacher aide hours
21 Nov 2024A local policy change is angering parents and principals as some of Auckland's most severely disabled children lose aide hours.
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Kiwi Scrabble team take out the Aussies
21 Nov 2024It's the first time since 2010 that the New Zealand team has won against Australia. Audio
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Hutt City Council to take direct contol of Riverlink project delivery
21 Nov 2024Hutt City Council has been engaged in costing exercises and a review of project affordability and cost-efficiency.
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Driver faces firearms charges after Auckland car chase
21 Nov 2024The chase ended with a family member taking a gun off the driver, police said.
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Dame Jacinda to get UN leadership award
She will get the champion for global change award from the United Nations Foundation at a ceremony in New York tomorrow.
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Gang patch ban: 'Subtle adaptations' of insignia already being seen
Gang members are already changing their insignia to get around the law that came into effect overnight. Audio
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