Nicola Wright

The University of Otago abandons another graduation ceremony, hundreds of trucks move Christmas goods from Northport to Auckland, and aA prominent think tank is linked to racist and anti-semitic… Audio

The traditional dominance of seam bowlers at Wellington's Basin Reserve could sway Black Caps coach Gary Stead to leave his spinners on the sideline again. Audio

Calls to close children's residences and stop the use of solitary confinement, and Otago Polytechnic postpones tomorrow's graduation ceremonies.

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New Zealand marks the one year anniversary of the Whakaari eruption. Apologies abound following the Christchurch Mosque attacks. And Otago University has postponed two graduation ceremonies because of… Audio

MPs sign off on a new top tax rate. The UK prepares to innoculate its citizens against Covid-19. And criticism as some hate crimes are overlooked.

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Climate change threatens house insurance; a petition calls for tougher penalties for those who kill police officers; and a warning for Hawke's Bay drivers after another fatal crash.

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New Zealand weighs in on an international Twitter row.  Police shoot a man in Northland. And charges are laid following last year's Whakaari eruption.

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The Federation of Islamic Associations releases its submission to the Royal Commission. The Catholic Church expresses regret over the historical abuse of people in its care. And Stuff issues an… Audio

Glenn Phillips says scoring New Zealand's fastest T20 century in front of home fans is one of the highlights of his cricket career. Audio

Glenn Phillips smashed the fastest T20 cricket century for New Zealand to help the Black Caps cricketers to a 72-run win against the West Indies and an unassailable 2-0 series lead. Audio

The Reserve Bank will work with the Government on skyrocketing house prices and an admission of structural racism in Oranga Tamariki.

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A call for the complete overhaul of the way DNA is handled for criminal investigations. And there's concern after revelations pepper spray was used against prisoners.

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The Children's Commissioner has called for Oranga Tamariki's powers to be transferred to Māori. And police investigate a spate of gang-related shootings in Ōtara.

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The horror of Australia's war crimes in Afghanistan is revealed, and China threatens the Five Eyes countries.

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The government secures another Covid vaccine. New Zealand schools receive millions for upgrades.

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The Government sidelines backpackers in favour of wealthy travellers. Australia's pinching our fruit pickers.

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