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Hutt City Council set to begin automated number plate recognition trial
"The chances of getting caught doing the wrong thing are about to increase," a statement read.
Light plane crash in Tauranga
Two people have been transported to hospital with minor injuries.
'Rights and responsibilities': Government announces sentencing changes
The sentencing reforms are a culmination of everything the government is doing on justice and crime, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says.
Government at risk of not meeting two of its nine public service targets
The government has identified education and reducing violent crime as the biggest problem areas.
The Panel with Andie McCombs and Mark Knoff Thomas (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Andie McCombs and Mark Knoff Thomas discuss government moves to clarify whether a worker is a contractor or an employee following a landmark case… Audio
School cellphone ban: 'There is a lot more noise' - principal
Ditching cellphones at school has led to new real-world connections, according to one of the country's largest secondary schools. Audio
Trans-Tasman flights to return to Hamilton, Dunedin airports
Jetstar will operate flights from Hamilton to Australia after 13 years, and Dunedin will have a direct service to Gold Coast.
Police use gang conflict warrant to arrest five in Wairoa
The gang members were charged with a range of offences, including possession of offensive weapons and drugs.
Govt at risk of not meeting public service targets
The coalition's much-publicised goal of reducing violent crime is at risk, with figures showing the trend heading in the opposite direction. Back in April, the government set itself nine public… Audio
Tougher tweaks to gang patch law will suppress free speech - lawyer
A human rights lawyer believes tougher tweaks to the government's gang patch law are over reach and will suppress free speech. Amendments to the proposed patch prohibition will give police… Audio
Auckland secondary school seen cultural changes due to cellphone ban
Ditching cellphones at school has led to new real world connections according to one of the country's largest seondary schools. The government ban came into force in April but Mount Albert Grammar… Audio
Combating menopause the holistic way
Diet, stress management, supplements and hormone replacement can help women "buffer" themselves against the symptoms of menopause, Dr Frances Pitsilis says. Video, Audio
Death of man at Whanganui Prison was self-inflicted - coroner
Dolphy Te Tawhero Kohu was found dead in his cell on 22 January 2016.
Government extends alternative to tough literacy and numeracy tests
Students will have until the end of 2027 to get literacy and numeracy standards by internal assessment, rather than tests - two years later than planned.
Experts oppose speed limits increase
A coalition of leading academics, health professionals and road safety experts have issued an open letter, urging the government to reconsider plans to increase speed limits. Audio
Woman died from aortic tear after being sent home from ED with reflux medicine
The woman, in her 70s, collapsed after complaining of "crushing" chest pain and shortness of breath, and was taken to hospital by an ambulance.
'Her love for Dr Polkinghorne ultimately cost her her life', Crown says in closing address
The Crown has described Philip Polkinghorne as his wife's greatest love, and greatest vulnerability, as they close their case into her alleged murder.
'Human error' left man without care for months
A diabetic man was left without care for four months after a "human error" from care provider Nurse Maude.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 16 September 2024
On today's episode, our correspondent in the USA provides the latest on an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump; Workplace Relations and Safety Minister, Brooke van Velden… Audio
Hamilton and Dunedin get a link to the outside world
For the first time in 13 years international flights are making their long-awaited return to Hamilton and Dunedin. Jetstar will offer direct flights from Hamilton to Sydney and both cities will fly… Audio