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Judge to decide on name suppression for man charged over Loafers Lodge fire
A judge is deciding whether the man charged with murder and arson over the Loafer's Lodge fire in Wellington should continue to have name suppression.
Men who entered Wellington primary school and filmed children not identified six weeks on
Two men who entered a Wellington primary school and took videos of children six weeks ago still haven't been caught.
Former engineer to face disciplinary process regarding CTV building collapse
The professional engineering body can take disciplinary action against the man whose company designed the CTV building, a judge has ruled.
SH1 between Taupō and Turangi closed on Tuesday and Wednesday
A section of State Highway 1 will close this week as crews try to retrieve a rolled truck without contaminating Lake Taupō.
'Grievous' error: Council puts down Gisborne family's pet dog
Gisborne District Council says it is investigating the "very unfortunate incident".
'Devastated': Victoria University axes 229 jobs and six courses
Wellington's Victoria University is axing 229 jobs and cutting six language and geo-science courses in an effort to save money.
Te Pūkenga halves the number of jobs it plans to cut
Te Pūkenga will axe 450 jobs and let a further 350 fixed-term contracts expire, under its revised restructure plan.
Kim Dotcom fights decision to release information to FBI
Kim Dotcom is fighting a judge's decision that would see his hard-drives and passwords released to the United States' FBI.
Engineers still want action taken over CTV building collapse
The man responsible for the design of the CTV building, in which 115 people were killed, has been accused by the professional body for engineers of trying to dodge disciplinary processes.
Cyclone-hit homes buyout: Hawke's Bay mayor expects 'some concerns' from community
Hawke's Bay's five councils must unanimously agree on the government's offer to help buy out cyclone-damaged homes for the proposal to go ahead.
'Loving heart' - Samoan mother mourns Auckland shooting victim
The mother of a man killed in an Auckland shooting last week says he was a person full of love.
Contractors dispute over Transmission Gully settled out of court
A dispute between the contractors behind Transmission Gully has been settled out of court, two years after legal action began.
'Lax practice' at facility led to disabled man's death, watchdog says
A man with cerebral palsy and an intellectual disability died after support workers failed to cut up his food, despite knowing he was at risk of choking.
China, New Zealand find common ground in scientific collaboration - report
China is now New Zealand's fourth major partner when it comes to co-producing scientific publications.
'Right to a decent home' - Commissioner calls for housing watchdog
The Chief Human Rights Commissioner says too many people are still living in cold, damp and mouldy homes, and is calling for the creation of a housing ombudsman. Audio
Tribunal slams immigration adviser, labelling his conduct 'disgraceful'
John Lawlor has been before the Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal three times, including for a case where he failed to tell his clients they were illegal overstayers.
Wellington's transport plan reactions from 'it's terrible' to 'I'm definitely for it'
A multibillion-dollar transport plan for the capital is back on track after an eleventh hour bid failed to stop it.
'Utterly frustrated': Prisoners' poor treatment sparks call for change
Prison guards and justice advocates are calling for Corrections to be held to account, in the wake of a scathing report from the Chief Ombudsman.
Teacher crisis tipped to worsen in capital if Victoria uni axes training course
Universities are warning the under-funding of secondary school teacher education is critical.
Rainbow rangatahi share stories of abuse and discrimination in state care
Several of the interviewees spoke about physical and emotional abuse, with some who lived in a youth residence confined to their rooms when they tried to discuss their sexuality and gender identities.
'Not just my girl died, I died on that day': Father against police pursuits
A man whose daughter was killed in a car that fled from police says encouraging more pursuits is madness.
'Always smiling - that's Mikey': Mourners farewell Loafers Lodge victim Mike The Juggler
Mourners from all walks of life trickle into the Newtown funeral home - buskers, police, social workers, government bureaucrats, gang members, and the mayor.
Auckland Council falls short on recommended boarding houses checks
Auckland Council is inspecting boarding houses at least three times less often than it should be.
Loafers Lodge fire survivors still waiting for bond refunds
The building director says tenants will get their bonds back, but he does not know when.