Regulator alleges Waipareira donation was 'serious wrongdoing'
Waipareira issued with a formal warning notice over donation to CEO's political campaign.
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The New Zealand passport just got more expensive
The New Zealand Passport will increase by $24 to cover falling applications.
US mass shooting: White supremacist manifesto banned in New Zealand
'There are distressing similarities to the 15 March mosque attack in Christchurch.'
Māori Party says Tauranga too unsafe to stand candidate
Te Pāti Māori won't take part in byelection, citing white supremacist racist hate speech.
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Border reopening backlog: Kiwis warned to allow 5-6 weeks for passport renewals
More than half a million passports expired while Covid-19 restricted travel.
Violent extremism: White supremacism biggest source of illegal content online - DIA report
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Ensuring the tangata whenua voice is heard on new water reforms
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Big Read: Violent talk and fake news - how extremism went mainstream
David Fisher enters a landscape of mainstream extremism and conspiracy theories.
Need to renew your passport? You may want to get onto it today
Kiwis could wait up to 25 days for a new passport if they time their application poorly.
Three Waters, the $4m PR campaign and zero transparency
The adman's Three Waters strategy that the Government won't put a price on.
Three waters working group stymied by government bottom lines
3 waters feedback going to the minister on Monday seems unlikely to sway the government.
Nearly 50 Kiwis arrested, six children rescued in massive child sex abuse images inquiry
Inquiry uncovered "sadistic sexual abuse, rape and torture of infants and children".
Wasteful spending cops 'D' for Ministry of Health
A damning review of the Ministry of Health has questioned its wasteful spending.
Three Waters mandate upset: Mayors draft joint letter to PM
The mayor is still considering whether to sign a letter calling for a meeting with the PM.
Finance firm, son and mum operators appeal fines for hiding mogul's NZ millions
The funds traced back to a wealthy businessman accused of running a pyramid scheme.
'Irresponsible, misleading': Critics slam Govt advertising campaign
One said it "crosses the line into a propaganda campaign spreading false truths".
Lotto website woes: Government declines full budget for monies required to upgrade website, app
The Lotteries Commission has been unsuccessful in getting enough money to fix the issues.
Customs arrests fourth person in recent weeks for child exploitation material
A 20-year-old Auckland man was arrested today.
'Someone uploaded your pictures': Text scam shifts gears
Fraudsters take a new tack as more than 58,000 Kiwis report being hit.
Markets watchdog has 'less tolerance' for anti-money laundering breaches
A new report detailed anti-money laundering monitoring insights for the past three years.
Pokie hosts worry DIA plan will trigger 'shopping list' for thieves
The department stands by its decision to publish the amount of cash venues earn.
Govt comms spending increases 50% in four years
Communications outgoings are up to $89m from $57m.
Call for a fresh election after suggestion commissioners appointment 'unlawful'
'Move on,' says a local government expert who supported the commission appointment.
Password standoff: How online child sex abusers avoid longer sentences
Months in prison versus years - it's a no-brainer for tech-savvy child sex offenders.
From making millions as a top investor to jail - an online child sex abuser speaks
He's not as contrite as one might expect. He's nowhere near as sorry as one might hope.
Open access: How NZ's child sex abuse image filter stopped working
It was meant to protect the most vulnerable online - then it stopped working.
1000 attempts a day: Combating online child sex abuse in NZ
Huge growth in online child sex abuse means 'vast' numbers of offenders not prosecuted.
Whangārei out of water reform, CEO cites trust issue with govt
Mayor Sheryl Mai angles for compensation over water reform.
Derivatives trader admits anti-money laundering law breaches
Company accounts show the company made a $154m loss in 2020.
Abuse of NZ shell companies and trusts highlighted in global report
Sectors like banking and real estate were identified for potential vulnerability.
What change at Waiouru means for locals and the army
There's still a good life to be had in the smaller Waiouru camp, Patrick Hibbs says.