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Labour backs under-16 social media ban, but Government says no time for vote

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Labour has confirmed it will support National's under-16 social media ban through its first reading, giving National the numbers it needs to go to...

New Firearms Review Committee appointed

Eight inaugural members have been appointed to New Zealand’s new Firearms Licensing Review Committee, aimed at giving licensed firearms owners an 'independent avenue' to...

Two arrested, $700K in assets seized in Hawke’s Bay drug bust

Hawke’s Bay Police have arrested two people and seized over $700,00 of assets and cash following an investigation into the sale and supply of...

US threatens global dollar crackdown in new Iran sanctions offensive

Washington has launched a sweeping new sanctions campaign against Iran, threatening to cut companies and other entities out of the US dollar system if...

Police operation descends on Vietnamese organised crime group linked to cannabis

A long-running Police investigation has shut down one of the largest syndicates allegedly operating and supplying cannabis grow houses across Auckland. Twelve arrests were made...

National introduces bill to ban under-16s social media, opens door to digital ID

National has introduced a bill to ban under-16s from social media platforms, with both coalition partners set to vote against it under the agree-to-disagree...

Homicide investigation launched after Auckland man’s death

A homicide investigation is underway after a man was critically wounded during an altercation in Blockhouse Bay at the weekend. Operation Falconer has been established...

Charges after officer assaulted during Far North arrest

A Far North man will appear in court after allegedly assaulting a Police officer in a failed bid to evade arrest. Frontline staff in Kaitaia...

Missing person: Have you seen Laquan?

Police are asking for the public's help finding Laquan, who has been reported missing from the Papakura area. The 14-year-old was last seen at about...



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