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13 of New Zealand's worst cybersecurity incidents
A ransom hack on New Zealand's largest health portal is being billed as one of the country's biggest cybersecurity incidents, but how does it compare?
Many sport clubs may not know they're about to be dissolved
Fewer than half of the country's sport organisations have registered under new legislation, with the deadline nearing.
US actions in Venezuela breach international law - Helen Clark
Former New Zealand Prime Minister and UN leader, Helen Clark says the actions of the United States in Venezuela breach international law. Clark spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
'The abuser was protected and the women blamed': Anglican priest honoured for advocacy
Reverend Dr Patricia Allan learnt of sexual abuse and harassment within the Church while she was preparing for ordination.
ECan 'put on notice' over rule-making for discharges
The High Court stopped short of ordering the regional council to change the rule relating to the discharge of nitrates because of the amount of time that has lapsed.
Tougher laws on guns and protests pass after Bondi Beach attack
The contentious reforms went through after a marathon debate which stretched into the early hours of Christmas Eve.
'Only takes one spark': Fireworks banned at multiple holiday hotspots
The private use of fireworks has been banned at several locations over the holiday period due to high fire risk.
Considering climate change mandatory, Supreme Court tells government
The country's highest court says climate change is "a pressing concern" when it comes to oil exploration - but Shane Jones says it must not triumph over energy security.
Gloriavale leaders to challenge school closure
Gloriavale's leaders have announced they'll challenge the forced closure of its school. Liz Gregory from the Gloriavale Leavers Supporter Trust spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Prisoners denied basic right to an hour of exercise
The boss of Corrections has repeatedly broken the law by denying prisoners their basic right to an hour of exercise outside their cells every day, according to High Court ruling. It ordered chief… Audio
Corrections chief held accountable for prisoners not being let out of cells
A High Court judge has ordered the Department of Corrections boss to obey the law or face contempt of court proceedings if he fails to make sure prisoners aren't let out of their cells for an hour… Audio
Coroner rebukes Corrections staff for slow response to suicide alarm
Anh Tuan Nguyen took his own life at Mount Eden Corrections Facility in 2017, but staff took 90 minutes to respond.
What NZ needs to watch as Australia reforms gun laws after the Bondi terror attack
Analysis - The Bondi terror attack on Sunday has seen Australian federal, state and territory governments agree to the biggest overhaul of firearms regulations since the 1996 Port Arthur massacre.
The Panel with Alan McElroy and Jennie Moreton, Part 2
In part two, a bowling club at Auckland's Point Chevalier has had it's existence threatened by a lack of clarity about who owns the land. Then, the panel heads to Dunedin to meet a conservationist… Audio
Parliament bill set to return historic Māori site in Northland to Ngāpuhi
Kororipo Pā, at Kerikeri Basin, was the stage for some of the most formative events in the history of Aotearoa. Audio
New Zealand should not dilute gun reforms, Hipkins says
The Labour government put the reforms in place after the Christchurch terror attack in 2019. Audio
Wellington drivers to be tested for drugs from today
From today Wellington motorists could be tested at a roadside stop for THC, methamphetamine, MDMA and cocaine - with the trial expected to roll out nationally next year. Joseph Boden is a professor… Audio
Complaints about lawyers on the rise
Complaints about lawyers are on the rise - and most relate to claims of incompetence and negligence. The Law Society's chief executive Katie Rusbatch spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
The Guardian's Ben Doherty speaks to Midday Report
Australian officials say a mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach yesterday was a targeted, anti-semitic terror attack. The Guardian's Ben Doherty spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
Illegal gambling crackdown closes nine Auckland poker dens
Nine Auckland poker dens have been shut down in a crackdown on illegal gambling venues. Department of Internal Affairs' Director of Gambling, Vicki Scott spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio