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Grindr blackmail trial aborted after legal issue arises
A man was accused of trying to blackmail a public figure after they met on Grinder and had sex.
Questions raised over why LynnMall attacker was labelled a security threat
Ahamed Samsudeen was designated a person of national security interest in 2016. That would "impact every aspect of his life", coroner hears.
Stories from Our Changing World
Coming up on Our Changing World, the next episode in the new collaboration with New Zealand Geographic called Voice of Tangaroa. This week, Kate Evans learns about a business growing whitebait in… Audio
Auckland college evacuated over 'threat to the school'
Students at Western Springs were released "for their safety" on Wednesday afternoon.
Heading Off: Cycle trails with Janet Purdey
For this week's Heading Off travel fun feature we're going to take a closer look at New Zealand's great cycle trails. We've got a great guide on what to do with general manager Nga Haerenga New… Audio
Widows of mosque victims forge new futures
Nearly five years have passed since the terrorist attacks in Christchurch that took 51 lives.
The survivors and families are learning to live without their loved ones. And in the years since the… Audio
Labour caucus retreat this week
The Labour Party's annual caucus retreat is this Thursday.
Last year's retreat was one that most of us will remember, with former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announcing her resignation.
While… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 13 March 2024
Top stories for Wednesday 13 March 2024 Police officers are questioning the government's commitment to law and order after a pay offer they say is insulting A fisherman describes the moment he pulled… Audio
Record-breaking number of bills passed under urgency
The National-led coalition is standing by its use of urgency in its first 100 days.
So far 14 bills have been passed entirely under urgency.
The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has defended the… Audio
Prime Minister not giving assurances about budget surplus timeline
The Prime Minister is refusing to give any assurances the government will be able to get back into surplus by 2027.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has indicated she's not confident the government… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 12 March 2024
Top stories for Tuesday 12 March 2024 Terrified air passengers have described people flying around and smashing into the cabin ceiling on their flight into Auckland. We speak to the Prime Minister and… Audio
Call for public inquiry into Whakaari eruption
Government agencies like WorkSafe - which signed off tour companies' plans for the island - need to be held accountable, lawyer says.
Sports with Bryan Waddle
Nights' sports correspondent Bryan Waddle is in the hot seat recapping New Zealand's tragic cricket performance, Joseph Parker's win in Saudi Arabia on the path to the world heavyweight title, and the… Audio
Blood on ceiling as plane passengers 'flew through the cabin'
50 people were treated by ambulance staff after a plane flying to Auckland suddenly dropped.
Lack of religious support may have fuelled terrorist's violence - family
Ahamed Samsudeen was not able to see an imam for years in prison before he seriously injured five people in a supermarket stabbing.
Tauranga building evacuated over 'potential explosive threats'
Customs staff discovered potentially explosive items while examining guns that had been declared.
Private operators to run mobile speed cameras
Waka Kotahi has put out a tender to run the country's mobile cameras from next year.
Widows' newfound strength, five years on from mosque attacks
For Ambreen Naeem, "the best revenge is not to be like your enemy" - so despite losing her husband and son, her home is full of love and laughter. Audio
LynnMall knife attacker's death to be probed again
Survivors, the police, and the attacker's family will be among those making submissions at a hearing in Auckland.
