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Settlements in the Far North are feeling the pinch with the continued closure of State Highway 1.

The road south of Kaitaia has been severely damaged and could be closed for months.

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"The goal here is to get these kids engaged in something constructive," Police Minister Chris Hipkins tells Lisa Owen, discussing the government's plan to curb youth crime.

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Youth crime in Auckland has been rising in recent years, bucking the national trend. Ram raids and smash and grabs have been happening seemingly every night across the city, leaving a trail of… Read more Video, Audio

The Health Minister will get official advice on a bunch of new recommendations for reducing methamphetamine harm before deciding whether to adopt any of them.

A report released by the Helen Clark and… Read more Video, Audio

Some of our largest seabirds are sick and tired of this winter's foul stormy conditions. Massey University's wildbase hospital has treated more than half a dozen of the birds including an albatross… Read more Video, Audio

The retirement village sector is signaling it will change the way it operates after coming under pressure from residents and consumer groups.

A raft of voluntary reforms are being put to Retirement… Read more Audio

A court has heard there was an ingrained culture of bullying and mocking at Gloriavale, where powerful and controlling leaders punished women.

Former member Virginia Courage told the Employment Court… Read more Audio

An epidemiologist says the Covid traffic light system needs to be replaced by a system that's fit for purpose.

The settings will be up for review next week, with the Prime Minister saying mask use… Read more Audio

AUT is warning it might have to slash as many as 230 jobs as part of its post-Covid recovery plan.

The university says it has seen a significant drop in international students throughout the… Read more Video, Audio

Polarising Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios continues to light up the US Open.

The 23rd seed has powered past the number one seed in New York to book a spot in his fourth Grand Slam quarterfinal.

A manhunt is underway in Canada for two suspects in connection to a mass deadly stabbing. At least 10 people have been killed and more than 15 wounded.

Worldwatch's Perlina Lau has more.

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