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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.

Kiwi woman suspected of Islamic State terrorism plan fights to get her passport back

The woman had her passport cancelled because of fears she was a terrorist threat.

Facial recognition deal throws access open

Master deal which just about any organisation, public or private, can be allowed to join.

Bankruptcy fear: Sir Tim Shadbolt says he can't pay $350,000 in legal bills

The Invercargill Mayor reveals personal struggles in an exclusive interview.

Alleged $50m money laundering breaches for Hong Kong subsidiary

The accused company provides financial services, including broking and derivatives.

Kiwi mum and dad's crusade against porn

Couple lift lid on disturbing online world our kids are exposed to in new documentary.

What's your child up to online? How to help

Website offers advice for parents on porn, bullying and screen time.

$60m boost to help protect 170 librarian jobs, provide free internet at libraries

The major funding package, part of Budget 2020, was announced today

Covid-19 tracing app 'unusable' for those with vision problems

Experts in technology for the disabilities have slammed the Government over the app.

Little life, big loss: Miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal death in New Zealand

Thousands of parents go through the loss of a baby each year - why don't we talk about it?

Whakaari / White Island eruption leads to internal review

It will review the department's roles and responsibilities for offshore islands.

'We want to get this right' - Hospitality NZ

Clubs and casinos to reopen with gambling set up around social distancing requirements.