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GP clinic heads to High Court to get data back from IT company
A small marae-based GP clinic is going to the High Court to try to get its data back from a medical IT company.
Labour MP calls for Destiny Church to be held to account
A Labour MP wants to see Destiny Church members held to account for painting over a rainbow street crossing.
The vandalism was in protest against a drag queen event at the Gisborne Library.
A heated… Audio
Court rules Assange may be able to appeal extradition to USA
A London court has ruled that Wikileaks founder Julian Assange may be able to appeal his extradition to the United States.
Two judges have ordered the U.S. to provide assurances that Assange has a… Audio
How online health tools show accessibility is still an afterthought
Opinion - Accessibility in healthcare is often lacking or insufficient, both for staff and patients, Sally Britnell writes.
Lawyer takes Govt to court over slow action against abuse at the Christian community of Gloriavale
A high-profile lawyer is taking the government to court for slow action against abuse at the Christian community of Gloriavale.
Barrister Brian Henry has filed proceedings against Oranga Tamariki… Audio
AA calls out lack of speed camera warning signs
The AA is calling out the lack of warning signs next to fixed speed camera sites.
Only one sign has been installed in the four years since the policy was announced in 2019 for signs to be mandatory.
…NZ sends clear message to China over cyberattack says expert
An international relations expert says New Zealand has sent a clear message to China: stop interfering or it will escalate its response.
The Government has accused Beijing of being behind a… Audio
Search and rescue underway after bridge collapse in Baltimore
A search and rescue operation is underway in the United States after a cargo vessel slammed into the central support pillar of one of the largest bridges on America's eastern seaboard.
The bridge in… Audio
Cancer patients' travel funding boost: 'Important no one falling through the gap'
A funding boost to help thousands of cancer patients who travel long distances for treatment has been applauded by the Cancer Society, but it is questioning if it's enough to make a difference.
Disability Support Network on funding boost
The Labour party says it's a "massive vote of no confidence" in the Disability Issues Minister that Cabinet has now assumed responsibility for future decisions about disability funding.
This comes… Audio
Major bridge collapses in Baltimore
Several people are still missing following the collapse of a major bridge in the US city of Baltimore.
Footage shows a Singapore-flagged cargo ship hitting a support beam of the Francis Scott Key… Audio
Tonga's PM reportedly steps down from roles
Tonga's PM reportedly steps down from roles. Audio
Tongan linguist heads to Oxford uni to decolonise language
Tongan linguist heads to Oxford uni to decolonise language. Audio
Young person found hoarding thousands of child exploitation, animal cruelty images
The person's family thought they were online gaming and had a "major shock" when they discovered the truth.
Nights Politics
Ben McKay from the Australian Associated Press joins Emile Donovan to talk about the big stories in New Zealand politics. Audio
Parliament begins with money bills on a deadline
This week’s sitting of Parliament began with two finance bills that have deadlines attached. Audio
Students raise tens of thousands for school's first Europe trip
A Porirua high school has raised more than $72,000 towards a trip to Europe - the first time the school has ever planned a trip to the continent.
'Large bang' forces Qantas flight down to one engine
Passengers said the cabin crew immediately started preparing for an emergency landing without even waiting for the pilot to make the call.
Seven ex-NZDF staff hired to train People's Liberation Army - SIS boss
Intelligence agencies have revealed a further threat from China, telling MPs seven former Defence Force personnel were hired to help train the People's Liberation Army. Audio
Parliament network breached in China-led cyberattack, Judith Collins reveals
The Chinese embassy has rejected what it calls "groundless and irresponsible accusations" that China was behind a cyberattack targeting two Parliamentary agencies in 2021.