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More media cuts? Whakaata Maori prepares for $9.5m funding decrease
Whakaata Maori has announced a review of its organisational structure as it faces a $9.5 million funding decrease in coming years.

Oranga Tamariki doesn't have a figure on number of state care children
Oranga Tamariki has admitted it does not know just how many children it holds the records of, who were once in the state's care, or all of their names.

Hunting and fishing helping Te Maire Martin become a Warriors star
After their humiliation on the Gold Coast, the halfback went bush. A week later, he ran the show against the Broncos.

Video shows shoppers become DIY security to stop thief
As an alleged theft unfolded at Bunnings Warehouse, shoppers took it upon themselves to back up staff and secure the goods.

Paddon hunts points in double title quest
Hayden Paddon's quest for rally championships on either side of the world has returned to Europe.

Council saves up to $3000 per day with new approach
Carterton District Council is closing roads temporarily to undertake roadworks instead of using stop-go traffic management.

Four Asian languages added to cyber safety website
Hindi, Punjabi, Korean and simplified Chinese included to protect communities from phishing scams.

Solomon Islands receives upgraded Seghe Airfield to enhance air connectivity
The almost $55 million project is co-funded by New Zealand, Australia and Solomon Islands, and implemented by Downer and AECOM.

External review to look into decisions made in wake of Wairoa flood
An external review into last week's devastating flood following the controversial decision not to open the river mouth sooner is being commissioned.

Murdoch Netflix rival to launch in UK
Tubi will offer more than 20,000 films and TV series, including Hollywood titles and British content.

Nurses union calls for nurse-to-patient legislation
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation says it has been calling for the legislation for 23 years - and things had only got worse.

England name strong side for first test against All Blacks
Steve Borthwick has made two changes to his side which beat Japan in the first match of their tour.

Springs Junction EV charger a �uniquely Kiwi solution�
A long-planned for EV charger in the remote spot will help fill a charging black spot.

Government scales back free driver's licence re-sits over wait times
It reverses a decision, made by the previous government, which replaced re-sit fees for theory and practical tests with an upfront all-inclusive fee.

Taupo family pleads for tougher crash sentences
Jeannine and Lynda Ball were killed in a head-on crash in January. Their family says the justice system failed them and doesn�t support victims.

Whakaata Maori facing a $9.5 million funding decrease
The Maori broadcaster has not had a funding increase since 2008, Chief Executive Shane Taurima says.

Matatoa: The CrossFit competition that blends fitness and te reo
The competition is in its third year with about 250 athletes competing.

Children's Minister Karen Chhour says Oranga Tamariki's legal difficulties an 'operational matter'
The children's minister's office says the inability of social workers to handle their statutory legal duties is an "operational matter".

Why time feels like it 'speeds up' as we age
The perception of time going faster seems to be a large part of what happens when a person gets older, an expert says.