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Police are looking to design a bespoke head cushion with a local manufacturer after a man who was restrained in a chair inside police cells died. An Auckland Coroner has heard how Jaye Taueli forcefully thrashed his head back and forth repeatedly while tied down in the chair. He lost consciousness, and died in hospital from a ruptured malformed vessel in his brain, a day after his arrest. Reporter...

It will be do or die for the Wellington Phoenix women on Sunday, when they host Brisbane Roar for a place in football's A-league final. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

More twists and turns in the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

Universities across the country have been caught up in a global hacking incident that has hit 9000 education providers around the world. Learning managment system Canvas has been breached, and data including names, email addresses, student ID numbers and messages between users are at risk. The system's currently offline, meaning students can't access course materials or submit assignments. Luka Fo...

When money is tight you might reasonably expect shoppers will turn to second-hand stores instead. However, the Director of the Salvation Army stores said they've seen the opposite, describing the drop as 'significant' and a 'shocker'. ANZ card spending data backs that up. Spending for second-hand goods fell 3.2 percent in March and 3.3 percent in April. There are 125 Salvation Army Family Stores a...

A group of Australian women linked to Islamic State fighters are currently in the air flying home to Australia with their children, where it's expected a number face arrest by Australian authorities after they land. Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

Auckland FC are into the A-League semi-finals for the second season in a row and want to learn from the disappointment of last May. This Saturday Auckland host the first leg of the home and away series against Adelaide United and are determined to make it to the Grand Final for the first time. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

David Seymour has intensified his attacks on the country's state broadcasters, suggesting changes are coming for RNZ's leadership as the government reshapes its boards. In response, RNZ has staunchly defended its editorial independence and warned against political interference. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

A major report highlighting the biggest risks to the coutnry from climate change is a huge wake-up call, experts say. The Climate Change Commission published its national climate risk assessment on Thursday, urging the government to make crucial decisions about how to fund adaptation. One climate policy researcher said the country needs to take a war-time approach to the problem. Climate change co...

The 880 people on board the Kaitaki Interislander ferry on January 28th 2023 were just 12 minutes from grounding with the potential for catastrophic damage and loss of life. It was saved by anchors kicking in to stop the drift to shore, according to a damning report released by the Transport Accident Investigation Commission. KiwiRail previously been sentenced to pay $432,500 after being found gui...

A teenager paralysed from the chest down in an accident early this year says he's focussing on the positives and working hard to regain his independence as he comes to grips with his new life. Sixteen year old Noah Berkeley hit a sand bank as he dove into a wave while swimming between the flags on Wairarapa's Riversdale beach just after New year. Bill Hickman reports.

A service that works with vulnerable children and their whanau is calling on Oranga Tamariki and the Government to declare it an essential service in the event of fuel rationing. With the Prime Minister and Shane Jones hinting in recent days that more details will be released around that soon, The Family Start Collective is concerned they've been fobbed off. They say rising fuel costs are forcing...

A grandmother is seething after her grandchild was stopped twice from getting on a bus to her Auckland school because she'd forgotten her wallet. She said the drivers should've shown compassion and understanding, but instead the young girl was left stranded and vulnerable. It's a situation transport authorities say a child should never have been in. Kim Baker Wilson reports.

Steve Lancaster has been appointed to the top job, after stepping in as interim six months ago.

Bringing an animal back from the brink of extinction is an amazing feat, but when it's an animal that doesn't usually feature among the most talked-about endangered species it's especially exciting for one kiwi scientist. James Joseph is a champion of the humble snail. The Norfolk Island snail to be exact. About six years ago, an island resident came across the Campbell's keeled glass-snail listed...

A federal judge in the United States has unsealed a purported suicide note supposedly written by dead sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

A New Zealand battery recycling business wants the Government to step in to ensure any company importing lithium ion batteries has safe end-of-life plans for them.

Europe correspondent Diane To spoke to Melissa Chan-Green

News from the business sector, including a market report.

While kick off is still a month away, Super Rugby Aupiki captains gathered at the SkyTower to officially launch the 2026 season. The competition is continuing to expand since its inception, however some players are still sacrificing plenty to play. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

An Auckland psychiatrist said it is still a long process for an ADHD diagnosis because GPs have told him a 15 minute doctors appointment is just not enough time to assess. So Dr Sidhesh Phaldessai has come up with an app that would help people collate the information they need in advance. Dr Phaldessai knows what it is like to be on both sides of a diagnosis, having noticing his own ADHD symptoms...

A High Court jury has watched footage of Hayden Tasker ploughing into two police officers and a patrol car early on New Years Day in 2025.

What do you know about the Bill of Rights Act? When did New Zealand adopt MMP? Can prisoners on remand for offences which occurred before last December vote? Anyone wanting to apply for citizenship in New Zealand from late next year could tested on these kinds of questions under new requirements announced on Wednesday. They'll also be expected to get a 75 percent pass mark. Minister of Internal Af...

Motorists queueing for convoys through the Awakino Gorge on State Highway 3 are taking advantage of their idling time to chat with fellow travellers, walk their dogs or even do a spot of crocheting.