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When the rules on sexual and violent offenders fall down
Extended supervision orders should keep tabs on serious offenders, but sometimes they're not granted - and sometimes they don't work Audio
Bluebridge Connemara sailing cancelled yet again
The cancellation comes after the ferry hit a wharf and twice lost power in the past month.
Accessibility still an afterthought in transport - advocates
More than 1 million NZers have a disability, and their needs go beyond mobility parking and discounted taxis, Access Matters Aotearoa says. Video, Audio
Court rules on whether boy stays in te reo school or not, amid parents’ clash
Decision on whether boy remains in full immersion te reo kura or goes to mainstream school decided by Family Court, after parents divided.
Manawanui sinking: Removal of fuel tanks the priority - navy
Oil seeping from the wreck of the navy's Manawanui is not from the ship's main tanks - but removing them is first on the list for the recovery team, the Defence Force says.
Māori-Samoan physiotherapist researching ways to better support Māori and Pasifika
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in New Zealand, with Māori having a higher hospitalisation and mortality rate than non-Māori.
Reclining seats on flights - can you legally do much about it?
Having the seat in front tipped back into your space on a flight can be claustrophobic and infuriating - but what are the airlines' responsibilities, and what can you do? Audio
No point in reducing the size of a pint, researchers say
Serving beer and cider in smaller glasses cut consumption in the UK - but it probably wouldn't do the same here.
Pro-Palestine protesters interrupt Winston Peters speech - two arrests
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters' keynote speech at the party conference in Hamilton was interrupted by Palestine protesters, and two people were arrested in the conflict. Video
'Nelson is going to suffer' - staged hospital development a hard sell
Construction is expected to begin in 2026 but local elected representatives are scared the much-needed upgrade will be forgotten after just the first stage.
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith on mission to ease court backlogs
A lawyer with decades of experience blames the current backlog in court cases partly on increasing numbers of people representing themselves.
How a home invasion changed Celebrity Treasure Island host's life
Originally hailing from Queensland, Bree Tomasel is best known on this side of the ditch as the co-host of Celebrity Treasure Island and a radio host on ZM. Audio
Why Ports of Auckland are counting on the Fast-track Approvals Bill
Earlier this year Ports of Auckland struck a deal to sell the Captain Cook and Marsden wharves back to the council to be converted into a waterfront attraction.
Footage of attack sought after woman seriously hurt
A woman has head injuries after an attack in Hastings police say was filmed by witnesses.
Gun crime on the rise in Auckland, data shows
Of nearly 900 firearms offences committed over six months, only 18 were carried out by people with an active gun licence.
Famous Kiwis front new herpes campaign
Sir Ashley Bloomfield is back to fighting a virus - but not the one you associate with lockdowns and 1pm updates.
American elections loom large
Twenty-two days to go until Americans vote in an election that's too close to call. Kamala Harris maintains her narrow polls lead, but the theory is that Donald Trump's numbers improve on polling day… Audio
Reclining seats on planes: Is there a legal remedy?
The thorny issue of reclining seats on planes has been debated for years. Colin Hunter, a Senior Associate in the Disputes team at law firm Hesketh Henry joins us to talk about where the law stands on… Audio
Mediawatch for Sunday 13th October 2024
TVNZ's signaled more cost-saving cuts and started by scrapping its online news site next year. Meanwhile Google's threatening to cut ties with local news altogther. What's going on? Audio
Online NZ news on the outer at TVNZ and Google
TVNZ's signaled more cost-saving cuts and started by scrapping its online news site next year. Meanwhile Google's threatening to cut ties with local news altogther. What's going on? Audio