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.
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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
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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
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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.
What's your child up to online? How to help
Website offers advice for parents on porn, bullying and screen time.
$60m boost to help protect 170 librarian jobs, provide free internet at libraries
The major funding package, part of Budget 2020, was announced today
Covid-19 tracing app 'unusable' for those with vision problems
Experts in technology for the disabilities have slammed the Government over the app.
Little life, big loss: Miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal death in New Zealand
Thousands of parents go through the loss of a baby each year - why don't we talk about it?
Whakaari / White Island eruption leads to internal review
It will review the department's roles and responsibilities for offshore islands.
'We want to get this right' - Hospitality NZ
Clubs and casinos to reopen with gambling set up around social distancing requirements.
'Tip of the iceberg': Jump in porn and gaming addiction
Gaming and porn use during lockdown has been big, says specialist.
Overseas holidays no longer a dream prize
Prizes offering overseas holidays are being swapped for domestic travel
'A wedding isn't a matter of life and death': Celebrants' shock, anger after lockdown nuptials
Celebrants from around the country are angry the wedding went ahead despite lockdown.
Covid-19 coronavirus: Truckies and service stations at odds over use of public loos
Councils appear to be getting on board with toilets but service stations aren't yet.
Coronavirus: Wellington City Council calls urgent meeting
Council finds way around the rules so meetings can continue during self-isolation.
Coronavirus: Move to relax rules for local council meetings
It means decisions could still be made when councillors tune in via audio or video link.
Going around in circles: Kiwi's attempt to become a NZ citizen again
Woman who relinquished citizenship finds it's not easy to get it back.
Financier fined $2.6m for ignoring fishy transactions from business mogul
The offending was described as 'insidious' in the first case of its kind in NZ.