Ellen O'Dwyer

An amendment to the Policing Act will allow police to collect and use images in public spaces.

Mark Mitchell has lung problems stemming back to an incident as a police officer in the 1990s.

The Drug Foundation is also recommending a complete overhaul of the Misuse of Drugs Act and throwing out the drug classification system.

A second aid flotilla heading for Gaza, with at least one New Zealander on board, says its vessels are under attack by the Israeli military and several of its boats have been intercepted.

More than 200,000 located in coastal inundation and inland flood zones, government agencies have found. Audio

Five candidates are taking on Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy, who is running for his ninth term in office. Audio

An Internal Affairs investigation found the company breached its obligations under anti-money laundering and terrorism financing laws.

Leaders vehemently opposed to changes say they are now feeling happier.

A Palestinian man is angry at New Zealand's failure to recognise Palestine as a state.

Recent reports from the chief ombudsman and Office of the Inspectorate expressed concerns that human rights were being breached.

The social media company says it will roll out limits for teens across Facebook and Messenger from today, but critics say they don't go far enough. Audio

Matt Lamason has sold the People's Coffee brand. Audio

The decision comes amid rolling strikes by secondary school teachers this week. Audio

A trust-based community-run wealth pool is helping families access interest-free loans and escape the cycle of crippling debt.

A man, whose identity is suppressed, is currently on trial at the High Court in Wellington.

The defendant, whose identity is suppressed, is also charged with five counts of murder for setting the Wellington boarding house alight in 2023.

The court was shown photos and drone footage which showed parts of the mezzanine floor collapsed.

A man has been arrested after fleeing through inner-city Auckland, police say

The court has been showed detailed footage of the accused's movements over three days from 10 May.

Some people in one of the youngest cities in New Zealand say councils need to do more to reach young voters.

Wētā Workshop and the Phoenix are among the capital-based institutions and groups supporting the iconic bird in the competition's 20th year.

A gang conflict warrant has been in place in Levin for a week after five shootings.

Residents, business and social agencies have been calling attention to the troubled suburb.

A Gang Conflict Warrant is in place in the region last week following a series of shootings.

Police believe those involved are from the same gang.