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Auckland man arrested over Australia cold case murder
A 43-year-old Auckland man has been charged with murdering Robert Sabeckis in Adelaide 18 years ago. The man, who has interim name suppression appeared in Waitakere District Court today. Audio
Four crushed to death in Miami when new bridge collapses
At least four people have been crushed to death and 10 others are in hospital, two in a critical condition, after a pedestrian bridge collapsed in Miami just five days after its official opening. Video, Audio
George Siaosi's mum: 'My son was murdered'
The mother of George Siaosi, who died of his injuries 15 months after he was attacked, says his attacker should have been charged with murder, after a coroner confirmed he died of 'complications of… Video, Audio
Justice Minister seeks to repeal 'one year and a day' law
An archaic law which has prevented people being charged for causing someone's death if they died more than 'one year and a day' after the criminal act looks set to be repealed, pending Cabinet… Video, Audio
Key allies backing British PM Theresa May against Russia
Britain is getting support from key allies over its action against Russia over the nerve agent attack, but Russia is furious and continues to vehemently deny any involvement.
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Doctors press ahead to roll out bowel screening programme
Doctors working overtime to roll out bowel screening are confident a serious problem with keeping track of patients has now been fixed. Health Correspondent Karen Brown reports. Audio
Accept new rate or dirty beaches - Auckland Mayor
Auckland Mayor Phill Goff wants a water quality targeted rate of around $1.30 per week for the average residential household to fast-track infrastructure. Video, Audio
EQC claimants’ stories ‘eye opening’ – Dame Annette King
Fourteen Christchurch residents still battling EQC seven years on, shared their stories today with Minister Megan Woods and EQC's interim chairwoman Dame Annette King. Video, Audio
Minginui gets $5.8 million injection to help jobless
A tiny Bay of Plenty village has been given a big boost to expand its nursery and help drive jobs, but will it be enough to help the community overcome economic and social hardships? Audio
EQC Minister considering legislative change for on-solds
Megan Woods is signalling legislative change may be needed to deal with Canterbury homeowners who purchased houses post-quake believing the homes had been fully repaired. Video, Audio
Don't buy a house repaired by EQC, Christchurch homeowner warns
Solo mum Tania Ashton is warning people not to buy houses repaired by EQC, after discovering the home she bought needs repairs costing hundreds of thousands of dollars, which insurance won't cover. Video, Audio
110,000 sign petition to ban pig farrowing crates
According to animal advocacy group SAFE there are about 15,000 sows confined to farrowing crates at any one time. Pigs can't turn around inside one, but farmers say they're humane. Video, Audio
Evening business for Thurs 15 March
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Peters denies Russia FTA could compromise EU trade deal
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says he's had no indication from the European Union that New Zealand's pursuit of a free trade deal with Russia would hinder ongoing FTA negotiations. Audio
Britain expels 23 Russian diplomats over nerve agent attack
Britain's expulsion of 23 Russian diplomats in retaliation for the military-grade nerve agent attack on a former Russia double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia is the biggest expulsion in… Video, Audio
Bogus traffic checkpoint ruled unlawful by IPCA
A bogus breath-testing checkpoint, which targeted a group of euthanasia supporters, has been ruled unlawful and unjustified by the police watchdog and privacy commissioner. Video, Audio
Govt called upon to suspend Russell McVeagh contracts
University students, lawyers and members of the public called on the government today to suspend its contracts with law firm Russell McVeagh pending a review into serious allegations of sexual… Video, Audio
Defence Minister defends use of military choppers
Defence Minister Ron Mark says he used Defence Force aircraft to transport him to and from his hometown Masterton on two occasions on advice from the Air Force. Video, Audio
No heads to roll over Labour camp sexual assaults
Labour has launched a review and suspended all Young Labour events for the time being, and when re-instated the party will ensure a senior party member is present and they will be alcohol-free. Video, Audio
Sharp Blacks prepare to unsheath knives at world championships
The Sharp Blacks' team of six butchers will have three and a quater hours to break down a side of beef, pork, a whole lamb and five chickens into a themed display. Audio
