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Any candidate who is concealing having sought gang support is vulnerable to a reporter finding out or, even worse, blackmail by the gangs.
National planned social media ban launch before Cabinet signed off
National was preparing to announce its proposed under-16 social media ban more than a month before Cabinet formally approved the legislation, despite public opposition from both coalition partners.
Police can now move on rough sleepers — even without disorderly behaviour
Police gained new powers on Sunday to order rough sleepers, beggars and people behaving in a disorderly manner to leave public places for up to 24 hours.
Gang photos or gang campaigning? Luxon draws the line
Christopher Luxon has defended photographs showing himself and National minister Tama Potaka alongside gang members, arguing they cannot be compared with opposition politicians campaigning at gang-linked gatherings.
Seymour takes aim at 'activist judges'
ACT leader David Seymour says he has no objection to Māori customary rights, but believes judges have expanded their application beyond what Parliament intended.
Pharmac funds cancer drug for some — but this father faces $17,000 a month
A Christchurch father battling stage 4 bowel cancer faces a $17,000 monthly bill for a drug already funded by Pharmac for some breast cancer patients.
Leoni's exit raises a bigger question: What did Labour know?
Kerrin Leoni's resignation may be less about her contact with Mongrel Mob members than what Labour knew about that contact while condemning other parties for similar associations, according to Newsroom political editor Jonathan Milne.
AI hackers speed up attacks as defenders struggle to keep pace
Artificial intelligence is allowing cybercriminals to launch attacks faster and on a greater scale, with security researchers warning that companies are struggling to keep pace.
Why Is Our Government Funding This Stuff?
Preaching ‘social cohesion’ while funding hate preachers.
Moa Point and the Shitty Deflection
“Greater Wellington” sues Wellington City Council and Tiaki Wai over Moa Point sewage disaster.