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Police are now 12 hours into holding a new power allowing them to arrest people wearing a gang patch, or displaying insignia. Criminal Defence lawyer who has represented Mongrel Mob- Marie Dyhrberg… Audio

Workers at the Kinleith Mill are fearing for the future of their industry after being told 230 could lose their jobs. Current worker Ian Farrall and former mill worker Terry Ray spoke to Ingrid… Audio

A new ruling has concluded that the late Sir Wira Gardiner's exposure to Agent Orange was linked to his brain tumour. RSA acting chief executive Andrew Brown spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Cocaine use is on the rise, according to the latest findings of Massey University's annual New Zealand Drug Trends Survey. Researcher Robin Van der Sanden spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The inquest into the death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore has heard how the former head of Cycling NZ told her he saw no value in pursuing claims she was bullied by her teammates. Sports… Audio

Gang members have spoken out about humiliating and demoralising tactics used by police, in a major report focussing on bias and unfair treatment. Ashleigh McCaull reports. Audio

The police have a new commissioner, Richard Chambers was announced in the role on Wednesday. Chambers spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The union representing workers at the latest paper mill slated to close is calling on the government to consider subsidies. Mayor of South Waikato Gary Petley spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Watchdogs say they don't know if the use of restraint and seclusion on children in Oranga Tamariki facilities is justified, because the Children's Ministry is not recording enough data about their… Audio

From Thursday, those caught displaying gang insignia in public will be liable for a $5000 fine or up to six months imprisonment. Police Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

A long-term Mongrel Mob member says some gang members will fight and die to defend their patches from police confiscation. Bill Hickman reports. Audio

The transport minister has revealed how much NZTA is spending on traffic management. Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The ban on displaying gang patches in public has kicked in as of midnight Wednesday night, with the Gangs Legislation Amendment Bill officially taking effect. Police Association vice president Steve… Audio

A group of elderly Western Samoans born between 1924 and 1949 can now finally get New Zealand citizenship after being stripped of it decades ago. Grace Fiavaai reports. Audio

Immigration New Zealand says businesses and migrants should not expect better visa services following a hike in fees. Gill Bonnett reports. Audio

Dawn Aerospace's developmental aircraft, Aurora, broke the sound barrier last week. The company's chief executive officer Stefan Powell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio