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Two men have allegedly attempted to assassinate Trump. One remains a mystery
One alleged assassin now sits in a detention centre. The other is dead, leaving a mystery behind.
Unis facing strike action offering pay rises half what union wants
But the Tertiary Education Union says it is seeking a six percent pay rise for its members.
The House For Tues 24 Sept 2024
The House looks at the Parliament Bill, particularly the creation of a new select committee just to deal with that one topic. Audio
The perfect storm for Wairarapa commuters
Congestion charging, a crackdown on public servants working from home, and an unreliable public transport system could create a perfect storm.
Teen charged over email threat sent to high school
The school went into lockdown on Tuesday morning and police later escorted around 550 students and staff off the premises.
ACT concerned by university's travel funding guidelines
AUT's policy gives academics who identify as Māori and Pasifika preference when applying for travel.
Working from home: Why employees like it, and what the law says
The government has told department bosses to get their staff back into the office - but will they come? Audio
'Massive gaps': doctors' union doubles down on West Coast cuts
Plans to replace an urgent care clinic with a telehealth service will cause "significant risk" to unwell people, says the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists.
Doctor wrote almost 300 prescriptions for herself, friends, family
The medication included codeine, opioids and a sedative for her infant children, a disciplinary tribunal has found.
200 million dollar blow out cited reason for proposed toll
A 200 million dollar cost blowout is being cited as the reason for a proposed toll on the new highway between Manawatu and Tararua in the lower North Island. Transport minister Simeon Brown is laying… Audio
Boundaries needed for next Commissioner - Police association
There's been mission creep when it comes to politicians meddling in police operational matters and there needs to be clear boundaries drawn for the next Commisioner, according to the Police… Audio
Parliament Bill to be assessed by special select committee
The new legislation - to combine and modernise the four laws setting out Parliament's statutory framework - has the initial unanimous backing of all parties.
Police Commissioner to head govt social investment agency
No bad blood, that's the message from outgoing Police Commissioner Andrew Coster who is leaving the force early to head up the government's new social investment agency. He begins a 5 year term there… Audio
Cabinet has not discussed Interislander ferries replacement - Willis
No discussions or proposals for replacements have gone to Cabinet in the nine months since the government cancelled the new fleet.
Auckland business leader echoes call to curb working from home
Minister Nicola Willis yesterday issued a three point directive to public service CEO's stating working from home is not an entittlement. It should only be agreed to if it does not compromise employee… Audio
State Highway 6 between Otago and West Coast reopens
NZTA is warning travellers through Haast Pass to take extra care after the slip on Tuesday, as some debris could still be on the road.
Casey Costello under fire on links to tobacco industry
Researchers at a health conference have questioned the Associate Minister of Health's credibility.
A ditty keeps the doctor away
Music can be medicine. It can help treat diseases like Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and depression says neuroscientist Daniel Levitin. He's not just a brain scientist, he's a record producer working with… Audio
Parkinson's, UTI treatments get funding boost
Pharmac has announced new funding for medicines to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs) and Parkinson's disease.
Man admits 55 child sex abuse charges while member of underground sect
William Stephen Easton, 79, was remanded in custody where he will await sentencing in December.