New Zealand

"The goal here is to get these kids engaged in something constructive," Police Minister Chris Hipkins tells Lisa Owen, discussing the government's plan to curb youth crime.

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Youth crime in Auckland has been rising in recent years, bucking the national trend. Ram raids and smash and grabs have been happening seemingly every night across the city, leaving a trail of… Video, Audio

The Health Minister will get official advice on a bunch of new recommendations for reducing methamphetamine harm before deciding whether to adopt any of them.

A report released by the Helen Clark and… Video, Audio

Some of our largest seabirds are sick and tired of this winter's foul stormy conditions. Massey University's wildbase hospital has treated more than half a dozen of the birds including an albatross… Video, Audio

The retirement village sector is signaling it will change the way it operates after coming under pressure from residents and consumer groups.

A raft of voluntary reforms are being put to Retirement… Audio

A court has heard there was an ingrained culture of bullying and mocking at Gloriavale, where powerful and controlling leaders punished women.

Former member Virginia Courage told the Employment Court… Audio

An epidemiologist says the Covid traffic light system needs to be replaced by a system that's fit for purpose.

The settings will be up for review next week, with the Prime Minister saying mask use… Audio

AUT is warning it might have to slash as many as 230 jobs as part of its post-Covid recovery plan.

The university says it has seen a significant drop in international students throughout the… Video, Audio

Polarising Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios continues to light up the US Open.

The 23rd seed has powered past the number one seed in New York to book a spot in his fourth Grand Slam quarterfinal.

A manhunt is underway in Canada for two suspects in connection to a mass deadly stabbing. At least 10 people have been killed and more than 15 wounded.

Worldwatch's Perlina Lau has more.

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More than half the 501s sent from Australia to Aotearoa have committed crimes since arriving, with more than 14,000 offences since 2015.

New police data shows the proportion of reoffenders has jumped… Video, Audio

MP for Waiariki Rawiri Waititi is calling for an independent inquiry into emergency housing.

He told Checkpoint he'd be very cautious about saying everything is ka pai in regards to emergency housing… Video, Audio

An environmental engineer who helped move an entire Australian town to higher ground after catastrophic flooding says if people are at risk of repeat weather events, then relocation should be on the… Video, Audio

Mt Ruapehu skifield's decision to farewell a third of their workforce and limit operations has left Ohakune businesses shocked and heartbroken. Audio

Former Defence Minister Ron Mark says there is only a small number of New Zealanders fighting in Ukraine. Video, Audio

Every year, our furry friends injure and kill hundreds of native and endangered coastal species.

Many marine mammals and sea birds such as seals, kororā and red-billed gulls are under threat due to… Audio

Just 24 overseas nurses have applied to work in Aotearoa under a new visa scheme that was supposed to make recruitment faster and easier.

The aged care sector alone estimates it is about 1000… Video, Audio