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High levels of meth contamination found at Polkinghorne's workplace
An investigation was launched after a pipe was found in a room commonly used by the murder-accused at work, a trial has heard.
Police on the hunt for man charged with murder
Police are on the hunt for Auckland man Vini Steven Mahoni, who is charged with murder in relation to the killing of Charles Pongi last year.
Former Green MP Darleen Tana refuses to resign
Former Green MP Darleen Tana has rebuffed their former party's pleas by refusing to resign from Parliament. This means if the Greens want Tana gone, then they'll need to use the waka-jumping law -… Audio
Extremely low uptake of ACC cover for birthing injuries
Societal attitudes around birth is a barrier to the scheme with women feeing like birthing injuries was just something they have to put up with, a birth trauma expert says.
Mata Season 2 | Episode 15: Pera Paniora on the Kaipara Council and Māori Wards
Kaipara District Councillor Pera Paniora speaks about her council’s decision to scrap its Māori ward, and commentators Hinurewa Te Hau and Meka Whaitiri discuss the latest in politics. Video, Audio
Nurses to strike over concerns about lack of doctors after-hours
Stressed-out nurses in Dargaville are going on strike over fears for staff and patients while there is no doctor at the beleaguered hospital.
Autistic man locked up 18 years may not be danger to public
The Supreme Court has been told that an autistic and intellectually disabled man locked up for half his life may not be a danger to the public as he's been made out to be and he may not even be… Audio
Pakuranga shooting victim identified as Saia Kokohu Vi
The Tongan grandfather is being remembered by his community as a kind and lovely man.
Family calls out Intercity for treatment of 83 year old
A family is calling out Intercity for its treatment of their 83-year-old dad - who they say was dumped on the side of the road - half way through his bus journey from Christchurch to Nelson.When the… Audio
Controversial US billionaire eyes permanent move to NZ
The controversial figure made the suggestion on an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience.
Darleen Tana formally refuses to resign
The former Green MP has responded to the party and says they have no intention of quitting.
Property investors 'will be back in the hunt' as market conditions improve
Property investors will switch from being the "hunted" to the "hunters" as conditions improve for them, Kiwibank says.
Pharmac proposes widening access to medicine used in the treatment of chronic heart failure
If approved, 18,000 people are expected to benefit in the first year of funding.
The kids need a bit of rock'n'roll, too
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the Government was focused on "achievement in math and reading and getting kids to school" but said that could be at the expense of subjects like art and music. Audio
Immigration New Zealand looking at expanding overseas staff
It comes less than three years after it closed its last major offshore office.
Seven teens arrested after robbery at Auckland McDonald's
A McDonald's restaurant in Mount Roskill has had most of its glass windows smashed in a robbery overnight by seven teenagers.
BNZ cuts rates for first-home buyers
Rates for people with small deposits are now better than what was available to those with 20 percent earlier this year, a broker says.
Toxic mould at ambulance site adds to health woes in Bay of Islands
Kawakawa's ambulance service has already been under extra pressure due to recent staff shortages at the hospital.
Police lay 200 charges after finding 300kg of drugs, $520k cash and firearms
A total of 28 search warrants were executed during a week - dubbed the 'Week of Action' by Australian and New Zealand police - earlier this month.
Polkinghorne 'fell asleep' in meetings, appeared aggressive, former colleague tells court
The former CEO of Auckland Eye has spoken about the discovery of a methamphetamine pipe at their workplace.