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Cases of misuse are already under investigation as police apply security improvements
A rapid review ordered by Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has resulted in imporvements which have already detected some cases of inappropriate content.
Rawiri Waititi blames two 'rogue' MPs for turmoil within Te Pāti Māori
A process is in play for whether Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris are expelled from the party, Rawiri Waititi says.
Ideas for what to do with Tōmoana Showgrounds in Hastings are being sought – and Pandaland will be one submission
'We're asking our community to shape the future, but there are some clear boundaries.'
More than a dozen fire crews battling blaze in Canterbury's Selwyn District
Fire fighters were called to the blaze burning through trees at a property near Darfield about 10am.
Why the Government is removing Treaty of Waitangi requirements for school boards
OPINION: The move reverses a 2020 change.
Darfield, Canterbury fire: Crews respond to large scrub blaze
Thirteen fire trucks from across Canterbury are at the Darfield blaze.
Bullying, access to drugs and phones areas of concern at Hawke's Bay Regional Prison
Corrections says it is continuing work to address the issues found by the Office of the Inspectorate.
Summer weather: Warm, humid days, with chance of heavy rain
"It's going to be unusually warm. We're probably going to get a period of pretty wet weather," scientists say.
Groundbreaking law Te Awa Tupua (Whanganui River Claims Settlement) Act wins global award
Te Awa Tupua (Whanganui River Claims Settlement) Act is held up as a model for the future.
Bolton Equities to euthanise ageing lions at Whangārei wildlife park
Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary confirms final seven big cats - all elderly - to be put down.
Restricted fire season begins for Hawke’s Bay amid rising wildfire risk
Fire restrictions apply from midday Tuesday across much of Hawke’s Bay.
Hastings: Homegrown Juice Company factory death under WorkSafe investigation
Company says it will fully support family and employees in 'incredibly difficult time'.
Veterans' Affairs slammed for treatment of late politician Tā Wira Gardiner
His whānau has spent years fighting the agency meant to be supporting service men and women.
Kiwi mum faces long recovery after firebomb attack in Western Australia
The attack in Australia left Penny Travers with burns to 25% of her body.
Te Pāti Māori co-leader blames ‘allegations and two rogue MPs’ for party rifts, confirms expulsion being considered
One of the MPs has responded with a brief but blunt statement.
The true believer who brought the White Stripes to New Zealand
Music promoter John Baker and a small group of true believers played a big part in bringing the Detroit legends to New Zealand just before global super stardom beckoned.
Neighbour heard loud 'boom', explosions as fire gutted Island Bay home
"Vicious" flames spread quickly in strong winds across two properties.
Fourth hornet queen found in Auckland
It brings the total number of hornets found to six.
Police across NZ involved in falsifying alcohol breath tests
About 120 staff are under investigation after 30,000 tests were "falsely or erroneously recorded".
