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Is Oranga Tamariki fit for purpose - and how can we better protect our children?
Violence towards children is one of the most concerning issues in New Zealand.
It’s an issue that debates decades, back when Child, Youth and Famil…
1 year, 11 months ago
Major businesses are closing in provincial NZ: How can we save our small towns?
Provincial New Zealand is hurting.
Alliance Group last week confirmed plans to close its Timaru meat processing plant in Smithfield, with the loss …
1 year, 11 months ago
WFH orders and mayoral gaffes: Is there a solution to Wellington's woes?
Public servants – or what’s left of them – have been ordered back to the office in Wellington.
The Government’s call has been welcomed by central ci…
1 year, 11 months ago
What Andrew Coster's departure means for Government's policing plans
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster announced this week - he is ending his term early, to take up a new role as the head of the Social Investment Agenc…
1 year, 11 months ago
Mānawa Bay opening highlights Auckland Airport's growth plans, tensions with airlines
Last week, a brand-new outlet mall opened in Auckland... right next to the International Airport.
Mānawa Bay is a new 200-million-dollar mall on the …
1 year, 11 months ago
Economist predicts 'net zero' migration: What does that mean for New Zealanders
New Zealand is a country of immigrants, with tens of thousands of people moving here each year.
We’re also a country of travellers, and those new arr…
1 year, 11 months ago
Philip Polkinghorne found not guilty of the murder of Pauline Hanna
Season 1 Episode 21
After eight weeks at the High Court in Auckland, on the first day of the ninth week, the jury has found Philip Polkinghorne not guilty of the murder …
1 year, 11 months ago
Financial fraud in NZ: Inside the huge cost of white collar crime
For the last few years, our headlines have been dominated by talk of ram raids, robberies, and gang members misbehaving.
Those stories have fed thro…
1 year, 11 months ago
When a six figure salary isn't enough: Why more Kiwis are struggling financially
The pressure of the cost-of-living crunch has been felt by most of us for a few years now.
Many of us hope that the more we earn, the less we have to…
1 year, 11 months ago
Inside the defence's closing statement: What they say happened to Pauline Hanna
Season 1 Episode 20
Week Eight has the Crown and Defence issuing their closing statements.
The Crown alleges that Philip Polkinghorne killed his wife, Pauline Hanna, on …
1 year, 11 months ago