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Calls for tougher penalties for not vaccinating children
High profile GP Lance O'Sullivan has renewed calls for compulsory vaccinations, saying parents who don't comply should pay more tax - or have their benefits docked. Video, Audio
Marama Davidson says James Shaw recovering after attack
A 47-year-old man will appear in Wellington District Court tomorrow in relation to an attack on Climate Change Minister James Shaw - his Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson says Mr Shaw was… Video, Audio
NZ’s luckiest Lotto shop strikes jackpot again
The Unichem Stortford Lodge in Hastings sold an $11 million winning ticket in last night's draw, bringing the total number of First Division winning tickets it's sold to 47. Our Hawke's Bay reporter… Video, Audio
Black Ferns sevens finally get home tournament
It's seven years since the Black Ferns Sevens were established but it's only now that the New Zealand women's rugby side has its own home tournament. Black Fern Sevens player Niall Williams told… Video, Audio
Police appeal for information on Mangere shooting
Police investigating the killing of a Mangere man say he was waiting to meet a friend when he was ambushed and fatally shot over the weekend. Arthur Brown, 26, died after being shot twice shortly… Video, Audio
Principals concerned for student climate strikers’ safety
The Secondary Principals Association is refusing to endorse tomorrow's climate change march and says students are likely to be marked down as truant if they attend the protest. Audio
Winston Peters: Jones’ SFO comments didn’t overstep the line
NZ First leader Winston Peters has weighed in in support of MP Shane Jones, who told Parliament he'd "study every single step" the SFO takes in its investigation into National Party donations. Audio
Evening business for Thurs 14 March
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Civil Defence apologies after false earthquake alert
Civil Defence is trying to figure out how it issued a false alert after it sent out a notification saying it was assessing the tsunami risk for New Zealand after a 6.6 magnitude quake recorded south… Video, Audio
Health authorities on high alert as measles spreads to Dunedin
Canterbury GPs are having to turn patients away who aren't a priority to receive new supplies of the measles vaccine as the region's outbreak spreads to Dunedin. Audio
Threats and death threats against MPs ‘incredibly common’
MPs are concerned their public appearances might have to be curtailed if there are increasing threats against them. Political Editor Jane Patterson talks to Lisa Owen, following the attack on Green… Video, Audio
Greens co-leader James Shaw attacked on Wellington street
Green Party co-leader James Shaw is nursing a black eye and lacerations to his face after an attack in Wellington today that's prompted fears over the security of our MPs. Video, Audio
Te Matatini day two: blood, sweat and tears
When kapa haka performers say it takes blood, sweat and tears to reach the national stage, they mean it. Our reporter Te Aniwa Hurihanganui talks to performers who say they were pushed to their limits… Audio
Rain, wind and cold temperatures to hit over the weekend
Prepare for rain, wind, and cold temperatures. That's the message from MetService for this weekend. Audio
Alternative education centres appeal for government funding
Alternative education centres have told the government they urgently need more money and more support to help teenagers that have been kicked out of school. Audio
NZ First seek own advice on capital gains tax
New Zealand First is seeking its own advice on a capital gains tax, as three dissenting members of the working group call for a scaled-back version of it. Audio
Dunedin City Council pulls Lime e-scooters off streets
Dunedin City Council is following following Auckland's lead and has tonight begun pulling Lime scooters off its streets. Audio
"Justice & truth have finally merged together in Rewa verdict"
Justice and truth have finally merged together... That's how the verdict that Malcolm Rewa is guilty of Susan Burdett's murder is being described. Audio
1st Kiwi to row solo across Atlantic spent 70 days on water
After 70 days on the water New Zealand Isaac Giesen has succeeded in being the first New Zealander to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Audio
Second Christchurch earthquake - Eight years on
Eight years ago today Christchurch was shaken to its core, as a second major earthquake hit. Audio