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Communications outgoings are up to $89m from $57m.
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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.
Man sent to prison for possessing images showing abuse of babies, toddlers
The man had previously been sentenced for possession of objectionable material.
Video of NZ high school students fuels spike in child sex exploitation alerts
"Some of those victims don't ever get over it."
Catching Kiwipedo: The child sex dark web court case that took years
Aaron Joseph Hutton, 36, was arrested after months of covert investigation.
Wellington residents grow unhappier about council decision-making
Fewer than a third of residents are satisfied with how the council makes decisions.
Top 2020 baby names: Same name tops list yet again
The most popular name for baby boys has been the same for the past eight years.
Tauranga council: Govt papers reveal possible five-year intervention
And substantial property rates increases could be on the cards for the next few years.
Safety Warehouse fined $30,000 for unsolicited text messages
The company was found to have sent 4800 unsolicited text messages in one day.
March 15 victims and survivors promised 'immediate action' by Ardern
The Royal Commission report will be released on Tuesday – Ardern has promised action.
'Draconian': Simon Bridges urges minister not to intervene in council
Tauranga MP says mayor's resignation removed 'significant source of friction'.
Wellington mayor seen to have declared war on his own council
ANALYSIS: Andy Foster has lost the confidence of many of his councillors.
Kiwi woman suspected of Islamic State terrorism plan fights to get her passport back
The woman had her passport cancelled because of fears she was a terrorist threat.
Facial recognition deal throws access open
Master deal which just about any organisation, public or private, can be allowed to join.
Bankruptcy fear: Sir Tim Shadbolt says he can't pay $350,000 in legal bills
The Invercargill Mayor reveals personal struggles in an exclusive interview.
Probe into NZ medical cannabis scam
Auckland GP alarmed to be caught up in homegrown con.
Tracking citizens: Police setting up $9m facial recognition system
This would push New Zealand into new territory for tracking citizens.
Top lawyer calls for inquiry into Whakaari / White Island eruption
Nigel Hampton QC: 'Bureaucracy knows time is a killer of perceived need'.
Simon Bridges says get the peace pipe: Leaders urge council to make up
"It's simply not an answer to say all fault lies on the other side."
Kiwi woman in court after UK police uncover film of child abuse
A Kiwi woman has appeared in court in relation to international child abuse investigation
Pair face 10 years in prison for 'brutal' child abuse images, abuse, bestiality video cache
Graphic warning: Two Waiuku men admit possession of a cache of child porn
Data leak: 31,000 clients' personal details available for 'unknown period'
A tech expert said it took nearly two months to secure the data after raising the alarm.
$57m funding boost to upgrade NZ's fire stations
Twenty-six fire stations earmarked for major facelifts.
Revealed: The report the Minister blocked - against officials' advice
Officials fought to keep secret a report they always wanted to make public. Apparently.
Alleged $50m money laundering breaches for Hong Kong subsidiary
The accused company provides financial services, including broking and derivatives.
Kiwi mum and dad's crusade against porn
Couple lift lid on disturbing online world our kids are exposed to in new documentary.