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Stats NZ boss steps down after Manurewa Marae inquiry
The head of StatsNZ is falling on his sword, after a long-awaited inquiry found the agency failed to put adequate safeguards in place to ensure Census information collected at Manurewa marae was not… Audio
Law change needed for policing protests - IPCA
Police failed to protect people from protesters at a high-profile rally and made unlawful arrests at another, the Independent Police Conduct Authority says.
Road workers stop drunk driver with baby in car
Members of a road working crew saw a woman driving her car the wrong way through road works on State Highway 29.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 18 February 2025
In today's episode, the government is open to sending soldiers to Ukraine as peacekeepers if a ceasefire is reached, the Independent Police Conduct Authority is calling for new laws that control how… Audio
Calls for new laws to control how public protests are policed
The Independent Police Conduct Authority is calling for new laws that control how public protests are policed. Reporter Adam Burns spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
The Panel with Sally Wenley & Martin Cocker (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sally Wenley & Martin Cocker discuss Destiny Church's weekend of fighting at pride events across Auckland. We get an update on the school lunch… Audio
The ingenious NZ-designed hijab breaking ground overseas
Zeena Ali asked if she could wear her hijab as part of her NZ police uniform. The response was, "What's that?"
Mother hopeful after murder case reopened
The mother of a man who was murdered 27 years ago says she is still hopeful investigators can find out more about what happened to him.
Drug dealer has 42-foot yacht, high-end art seized
A Wellington drug supplier has been stripped of almost $340,000 in assets, including a boat, a $50,000 watch, and art work by Ralph Hotere, police say.
Arrest made after string of burglaries at Canterbury churches
A man has been arrested following a string of burglaries from churches in which historical items were taken.
Man accused of murdering police officer Lyn Fleming enters no plea
Name suppression will continue for the man accused of murdering Lyn Fleming for at least another two weeks.
Police vs promoters: Inside a growing summer festival 'crisis'
Police blame alcohol and violence on a widespread crackdown. But organisers say that's "misinformation".
Manhunt in Palmerston North after firearm aimed at police
A manhunt is underway in Palmerston North for a man who aimed a firearm at a police officer on Tuesday night, before fleeing the scene. Inspector Ross Grantham spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Second fatal crash in one day in small Waikato town
Police have reported another death after a second single-vehicle crash a little more than 12 hours after an earlier fatal crash was reported in Ngāhinapouri, southwest of Hamilton.
Seymour defends letter to police about treatment of Polkinghorne
ACT Party leader David Seymour said he wrote to police about the treatment of Philip Polkinghorne because it's an electorate MP's job to pass on the concerns of their constituents. Audio
Arrest made following alleged Titirangi stabbing
A 60-year-old Auckland man has been charged.
Motorcyclist dies in crash near Whanganui
A man has died in a crash between a ute and a motorbike near Whanganui.
The future of five eyes under Donald Trump's presidency
Does Donald Trump's presidency mean it's 'time-up" for the world's most powerful and far reaching spy group, Five Eyes? New Zealand needs to start asking that question, say experts, since it is the… Audio
Road rage at supermarket leaves man with serious injuries - police
A man has been left with serious injuries after a road rage incident at a supermarket, and another has been arrested, police say.
