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No-one has yet been charged over the death of "Baby Ru" in Lower Hutt one ago year today. He was the victim of a brutal assault that shattered his tiny skull. The police in Wellington still have six… Read more Audio

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The government is toughening up its new Three Strikes law in order to capture more of what it calls the worst of the worst, serious violent and sexual offenders. Cabinet has agreed to lower the… Read more Audio

An inquest has heard the loophole, which allowed terrorist Brenton Tarrant to obtain military-style semi-automatic firearms, was well-known before March 2019. But political will to close it was… Read more Audio

New Zealand spy agencies and the government are tight-lipped about being caught up in a leak of top secret documents that assess Israel's plans to attack Iran. In the US an investigation is underway… Read more Audio

A woman who developed a debilitating chronic pain condition after breaking her foot says she's been stuck between ACC and the public system, with neither one taking responsibility for her… Read more Audio

Indigenous economics is taking centre stage today at the final national hui for Maori unity, which kicked off at Tuurangawaewae earlier this year. Iwi and hapu from across the motu are gathering today… Read more Audio

Labour has asked the Auditor-General to investigate a government decision to slash tax on heated tobacco products, claiming there are signs of "industry influence". Labour health spokesperson Ayesha… Read more Audio

Seven youths have spent the night on the roof of a building at an Auckland Youth Justice Facility.

Oranga Tamariki says that 13 young people originally gained access to the roof of its Korowai… Read more Audio

The Government is toughening its new version of the Three Strikes law in order to capture more offenders. The first strike is a warning, a second strike means no parole, and for a third strike… Read more Audio

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