Latest from Department of Internal Affairs

Lotto website woes: Government declines full budget for monies required to upgrade website, app

The Lotteries Commission has been unsuccessful in getting enough money to fix the issues.

Customs arrests fourth person in recent weeks for child exploitation material

A 20-year-old Auckland man was arrested today.

'Someone uploaded your pictures': Text scam shifts gears

Fraudsters take a new tack as more than 58,000 Kiwis report being hit.

Markets watchdog has 'less tolerance' for anti-money laundering breaches

A new report detailed anti-money laundering monitoring insights for the past three years.

Pokie hosts worry DIA plan will trigger 'shopping list' for thieves

The department stands by its decision to publish the amount of cash venues earn.

Govt comms spending increases 50% in four years

Communications outgoings are up to $89m from $57m.

Call for a fresh election after suggestion commissioners appointment 'unlawful'

'Move on,' says a local government expert who supported the commission appointment.

Password standoff: How online child sex abusers avoid longer sentences

Months in prison versus years - it's a no-brainer for tech-savvy child sex offenders.

Catching Kiwipedo: The child sex dark web court case that took years

Aaron Joseph Hutton, 36, was arrested after months of covert investigation.

Wellington residents grow unhappier about council decision-making

Fewer than a third of residents are satisfied with how the council makes decisions.

Top 2020 baby names: Same name tops list yet again

The most popular name for baby boys has been the same for the past eight years.

Tauranga council: Govt papers reveal possible five-year intervention

And substantial property rates increases could be on the cards for the next few years.

Safety Warehouse fined $30,000 for unsolicited text messages

The company was found to have sent 4800 unsolicited text messages in one day.

March 15 victims and survivors promised 'immediate action' by Ardern

The Royal Commission report will be released on Tuesday – Ardern has promised action.

'Draconian': Simon Bridges urges minister not to intervene in council

Tauranga MP says mayor's resignation removed 'significant source of friction'.

Wellington mayor seen to have declared war on his own council

ANALYSIS: Andy Foster has lost the confidence of many of his councillors.