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The first apology came from the Prime Minister, then the head of the intelligence agencies.. and the police for their failings in the lead up to the Christchurch terror attacks.

A Royal Commission… Audio

The Māori All Blacks and Moana Pasifika team have left their training boots on the bus this afternoon for a Pōwhiri at the Tūrangawaewae Marae in Northern Waikato.

The two teams are in town ahead of… Audio

The Māori Party is back and louder than ever. The co-leaders, supported by hundreds who travelled the length of the island to be at Parliament today, made their maiden speeches in the House this… Audio

The child sex offender and prison escaper, Phillip John Smith, has been back in court for another legal fight as he pushes to be interviewed by a journalist.

Last year, Corrections rejected Stuff's… Video, Audio

It's officially a climate emergency, but what will it cost the country?

Parliament yesterday voted for the emergency declaration, which comes with a commitment for the public service to be… Audio

The political consensus over an inquiry into Pharmac looks to be breaking down - with Labour and National at odds over how it should be run.

National today asked the newly-formed health select… Audio

Covid-19 Recovery Minister Chris Hipkins has burst any dreams of a Cook Islands travel bubble by Christmas, but has the message been officially delivered to the islands?

NZ government officials… Video, Audio

A major retail chain's decision to stock dolls with Down Syndrome means children will have better access to toys that reflect them; according to one advocacy group.

The dolls will join the K-mart… Video, Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio

One of the vaccines New Zealand is pinning its hopes on has been given the green-light in the UK, and rollout is due to start there in the next few days.

While it hasn't been approved here yet -… Audio

Plans for a proposed airport in a small South Island town faced strong push back during a Christchurch City Council meeting today.

Just a day after the New Zealand Government declared a climate… Video, Audio

It's hoped a major investment in Auckland's recycling infrastructure will ensure hundreds of tonnes of previously dumped plastic doesn't end up in the tip.

Hard to recycle plastics have been… Video, Audio

Watermelon farmers in Tonga have shed tears of joy over the announcement their exports would be allowed into New Zealand again, on a trial basis.

The Ministry for Primary Industries has issued a… Audio

It's not clear when the Pakistan cricket team will be able to train, or if all the players will be released from MIQ in time for the first match of the tour after some of the squad tested positive for… Video, Audio

Ports of Auckland has had a torrid past few months, with increasing pressure from importers and retailers to speed up stock movement through the port.

The company insists the delays are due to staff… Video, Audio

Some tourism operators in the Cook Islands say they're at their wits' end, after months of promised updates - and ongoing delays to getting a travel bubble with New Zealand put in place.

The Covid-19… Audio

Cruel and degrading treatment at a Salvation Army home for unmarried mothers has been outlined to the inquiry into abuse in care.

Andrew McRae filed this report - and a warning some may find parts of… Audio

The wife of one of the 29 men who died in the Pike River mine is upset at ongoing speculation about what caused the explosion.

Some of the families have employed an electrical engineer to investigate… Audio

The government has declared a national climate emergency, acknowledging the urgency required to tackle the global crisis.

Its critics call the motion a mere "marketing stunt" but the Prime Minister… Audio

There's a call for the University of Auckland's vice chancellor to pay back thousands of dollars in discounted rent for a $5 million house in one of the city's priciest suburbs.

The university bought… Audio