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Wife held husband's hand, thought they'd die on Whakaari during honeymoon
A husband and wife who were on their honeymoon at the time Whakaari erupted have described the pain they endured as they ran for their lives, and ever since.
Harrowing stories of Whakaari/White Island victims heard
Harrowing stories of Whakaari White Island victims trying to flee to safety have been heard in the Auckland District Court.
WorkSafe has opened its case against the volcano's owners and two tourism… Audio
Whakaari/White Island criminal trial underway
Almost four years after the deadly Whakaari/White Island eruption, that took the lives of 22 people and injured many others, the criminal trial is getting underway.
It is the first day of the case… Audio
Whakaari eruption: Mihi whakatau takes place to open trial into disaster
Families who lost their loved ones as a result of the Whakaari eruption were acknowledged at start of the trial in Auckland. Audio
ACT to put 17 year olds back under adult court system
ACTs abrupt turn on the youth justice age has been described as cynical, a backward step and exploiting fear. The party wants 17 year old offenders put back into the adult court system, reversing a… Video, Audio
Families who lost loved ones acknowledged at start of Whakaari trial
Families of those who lost their lives in the deadly Whakaari eruption were among those acknowledged a mihi whakatau today, to herald the start of a trial over health and safety failings leading up to… Audio
The tragedy that's brought the Whakatāne community closer
The WorkSafe prosecution over the Whakaari eruption begins today – and some of the heroes of that dreadful day are in the spotlight. Audio
The tragedy that's brought the Whakatāne community closer
The WorkSafe prosecution over the Whakaari eruption begins today – and some of the heroes of that dreadful day are in the spotlight.
AudioACT wants to put 17 year olds back into adult justice system
The ACT Party says it will put 17 year olds back into the adult justice system, if it is part of a government after the election, reversing a change the party once supported.
Three teens to appear in court after burglary of Napier jewellery shop
Three teenagers are expected to appear in court today following an aggravated burglary at a jewellery shop in Napier this week.
Whakaari eruption: Chopper operators plead guilty to safety failings
Volcanic Air, Kahu and Aerius have entered guilty pleas to amended charges in the Auckland District Court.
Oranga Tamariki workers lack training, union says
The union representing Oranga Tamariki youth workers says they're being sent into challenging environments without enough training.
Public Service Association organiser, Joe McCroy, says the work is… Audio
Oranga Tamariki lacks touch, former youth resident says
A former resident of Oranga Tamariki youth justice facilities says the agency is out of touch with its own services.
The last week has seen revelations of staff mistreating rangatahi, a two-night… Audio
Oranga Tamariki stands down staff amid controversies
At least 11 staff members have been stood down at Oranga Tamariki as the government agency faces mounting evidence of severe problems at its youth justice units.
Four of the staff stand-downs relate… Audio
Artist wants her artwork out of Wallace collection after indecent assault revelations
An artist and advocate for sexual abuse survivors says she wants her artwork out of the Wallace collection after it was revealed its founder indecently assaulted three men.
Serious culture & leadership issues in Corrections dept - report
Fair treatment and the rights of prisoners are the unfortunate collateral damage of Corrections' shortcomings and an inability to achieve lasting change. That according to a bruising report by the… Video, Audio
Sentence discounts can make consequences meaningless
A woman whose daughter was raped as a teenager says the sentence discounts judges are giving offenders make the consequences feel meaningless.
She's backing National's plan to limit the discounts to… Audio
Private eye says Beckenridge investigation not thorough enough
A private investigator believes police did not investigate the disappearance of Mike Zhou Beckenridge and his stepfather John Beckenridge thoroughly enough. The pair disappeared in March 2015 and a… Audio
Bella Vista Homes former director loses bid for second appeal
The former director of failed Tauranga construction company Bella Vista Homes has had his bid for a second appeal declined.
Final submissions in disappearence of John Beckenridge
Final submissions in the coroners court case into the disappearance of John Beckenridge and his step-son are being heard.
The coronial hearing which aims to establish whether the pair are dead or… Audio
