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Is it real or is it AI? How to tell fake from real
Explainer - AI-generated images are unavoidable these days. If you're not a computer expert, how do you even know what's real anymore?
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'I will kill you all': Woman carried child while shoplifting, threatened to stab staff
Rosey Heurea was on bail when she was caught shoplifting 19 times last year.
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Fears trafficking victims are being deported from NZ
People trafficking complaints in New Zealand have risen more than 4000 percent since 2018. Audio
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What you need to know about the Parent Boost Visa
All the answers to questions you might have about the new parent visa that commences from September.
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Call for Pope Leo to issue abuse zero tolerance policy
A Fijian abuse survivor is urging the new head of the Catholic church to adopt a zero tolerance policy for child sex abuse.
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The story of identical twins born in China
Audio 13 Jun 2025Daughters of the Bamboo Grove: From China to America, a True Story of Abduction, Adoption, and Separated Twins is the work of award-winning journalist and author Barbara Demick. Audio
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Teenager starves to death alone in emergency accommodation
The 17-year-old's parents say multiple agencies failed their child.
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Families adopting more than 10 children from overseas
Government files also reveal a woman with previous convictions has smuggled children into the country. Audio
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Ranjna Patel leads Asian recipients of King's Birthday Honours
Business innovator has been named a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to ethnic communities, health and family violence prevention. Audio
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Woman stole stranger's identity to create fictitious carer and claim benefits
Diane Marie Baumann used a stranger's driver's licence to create a fictitious carer for herself and receive payments.
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Babies for sale: New Zealanders commissioning illegal surrogacy in Thailand
Oranga Tamariki has labelled the practice "concerning trend" and says there have been five such cases in recent years.
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Rates rise down to 5.8% for Canterbury
The council previously signalled a rates hike of 15.5 percent in last year's 2024/34 Long Term Plan.
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Child slavery cases prompt move on intercountry adoption laws
Ministers have been warned of a 'myriad of risks' to children, involving abuse and domestic servitude, as recently as three months ago.
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Child slavery cases prompt move on intercountry adoption laws
Fears over child slavery and abuse have prompted the New Zealand government to make a move on inter-country adoption laws.
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Officials warn govt on international adoptions
Fears over child exploitation and abuse have forced the government to make a move on inter-country adoption laws. Immigration reporter Gill Bonnett has more. Audio
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US to ban foreign officials over 'flagrant censorship' on social media
The US will impose visa bans on foreign nationals it deems to be censoring Americans, with suggestions the new policy could target officials regulating US tech companies.
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Public transport woes for Canterbury's big growth areas
Environment Canterbury is struggling to meet a growing demand for bus services, amid a reduced budget.
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Children as young as 6 adopted, made to work as house slaves
A social worker who has helped 10 teenagers who escaped slavery fears others remain under lock and key. Audio
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Daughter, grandson of crypto boss escape abduction in Paris
France is facing calls to bolster security for cryptocurrency firms after the latest kidnap attempt.
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Who are the people in Ans Westra's photos?
That's the question organisers of Ans Westra: Kerikeri 2025, an exhibition by the acclaimed photographer, are hoping visitors will be able to answer.
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Canterbury bus fares to increase from July
Greater Christchurch bus fares will increase in July, with the standard adult fare increasing from $2 to $3.
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Child trafficking law change within reach?
Audio 1 May 2025A legal specialist in human trafficking says a simple amendment to the Crimes Act - which would enable prosecutions against child traffickers brought - is within reach Audio
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Children being adopted overseas, trafficked to work in NZ
A 12-year-old boy was among them, put to work in New Zealand and assaulted despite his adopted 'father' already having convictions for violence.
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Fast Favourites: Artist Sean Beldon
The Auckland-based artist shares some of his cultural recommendations. Audio
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'Sloppy': Lawyer fined over name slip in high-profile case
Sue Grey was being interviewed when she revealed too much information about a baby.