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Counter-terrorism bill changes sought by National not acceptable - Justice Minister

Oct 17, 2019 06:08 am
Justice Minister Andrew Little says if National withdraws support from counter-terrorism legislation it would leave New Zealanders unsafe.
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Wellington council scrambles to remove poster boy's racist tweets

Oct 17, 2019 07:13 am
The Greater Wellington Regional Council scrambled to remove ads promoting a career in bus driving after it discovered a string of racist tweets by one of its poster boys.
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Govt won't make financial hardship grounds for MSD debt write-off

Oct 17, 2019 05:41 am
The government has no plans to change the rules to allow debt write-offs for beneficiaries struggling to pay back loans to cover basic living costs.
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When national security trumps urban sprawl

Oct 17, 2019 07:42 am
The Detail - An Auckland property developer found out the hard way that the city's efforts to cram in more new homes has its limits.
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Mosque shooting victim fears family may be forced to return to India

Oct 16, 2019 07:35 pm
A mosque shooting victim is worried his wife and four children may be forced to return to India because they haven't yet been granted residency.
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Govt told it's breaking promise if it doesn't count attrition in police staff target

Oct 17, 2019 06:40 am
The Police Association says the Police Minister will be breaking his promise if he doesn't include staff turnover in the government's police staffing target.
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Magnitude 6.4 earthquake hits southern Philippines

Oct 17, 2019 06:51 am
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Wednesday, killing at least one child and injuring more than two dozen other people.
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Lotto: Two winners scoop $19m in jackpot

Oct 17, 2019 07:18 am
Two players from Auckland will be celebrating after winning a $19 million share of the Powerball jackpot.
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