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The government is being urged not to make a knee jerk legal reaction to revelations that the accused Christchurch gunman was able to pen and send a letter to an overseas supporter.

The Corrections… Audio

The police are reviewing how two loaded handguns were able to be stolen from a patrol car in Gore on Wednesday night.

The man they believe is responsible remains on the loose and they say catching… Audio

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

The aunt of one of the first complainants in the Peter Ellis sex abuse case remains convinced Ellis is guilty and says continuing to drag the case through the courts is further victimising the former… Video, Audio

The government is hoping a $300 million fix fund will end the nightmare for Cantabrians saddled with onsold quake damaged houses.

EQC Minister Grant Robertson unveiled the fund that will be handed… Video, Audio

Corrections has admitted it made a mistake allowing the alleged Christchurch shooter to send a letter from prison.

On Tuesday a post appeared on a 4chan thread, famous for controversial comments. It… Audio

A Pukekohe farmer says he's waited for 15 years for the announcement that farms in the southern edge of Auckland will be protected from housing developments. The government has released a document for… Video, Audio

As the Prime Minister arrives in the tiny set of atolls that makes up Tuvalu, the small nation's leader has taken aim at Australia, despite a huge aid package to help it cope with climate change.

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Owha the marauding leopard seal is something of a local legend in Auckland's Upper Waitematā Harbour.

The seal has made a wharf and a marina there her home for the last five years.

But much to… Video, Audio

The government has unveiled the first ten projects to receive funding from the country's new international visitor levy.

The initial investment plan of about $18 million was announced by Tourism… Audio

It's been one week since a fatal hit and run in New Brighton and police are still hunting for suspect Liam Strickland. A funeral was held today for Dean Amies, the 46-year-old homeless man who died… Video, Audio

A charity in South Auckland has come up with a novel - and cheap - way to warm cold homes in winter. Koo-tuitui Ki Papakura is helping families by installing low-cost insulation - made out of bubble… Video, Audio

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

A Māori man says he was left angered and frustrated after Auckland Airport security would not let him board a plane with a walking stick - because they said it had Māori carvings and could be used as… Video, Audio

Paula Bennett is walking away from her Upper Harbour electorate, but denies rumours that it paves the way for Air New Zealand boss Christopher Luxon to stand in the Auckland seat.

National's deputy… Video, Audio

Pitting potatoes against property - that's how the government's proposal to protect highly productive farm land from being subdivided or used for urban expansion has been described.

The Environment… Video, Audio

Aucklanders are being asked again to conserve water, after a record dry start to the year, and no good outlook for the rest of it. Video, Audio

Ten people have been arrested and more than $1 million in cash and assets seized in a major nationwide drug bust today. Reporter Katie Scotcher spoke to Detective Inspector Greg Cramer. Video, Audio