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Social media ban for young people to be investigated - Luxon
The government says it will start investigating how to reduce harm to young people with potential new rules about social media access.

ACT declares disagreement with partners over firearm registry
Police Minister Mark Mitchell says he won’t put public safety at risk, as ACT Minister Nicole McKee vents disagreement over firearms policy.

Social media can be positive for teenagers, coaches and teachers say
It comes as the National Party put forward a members' bill to ban those under 16 from social media.

Footage sought after aggravated robbery in rural town
Police investigating an aggravated robbery at a business in the small town of Marton are appealing for information and footage from the area.

Teen dies after violent incident in Napier, homicide probe launched
Police were called to a disorder event in Onekawa about 3.10am, where officers found a teenage boy with critical injuries.

How to win Eurovision, according to the experts
Eurovision songwriters, judges and more discuss crafting the ideal anthem.

Teenager dies after 'disorder incident' in Napier
Another was seriously injured following a suspected group altercation early Sunday morning.

Relief for Brumbies star as scans rule out spinal fracture
Noah Lolesio has been cleared of a spinal fracture after a suffering a scary neck injury that saw him stretchered off the field and taken to hospital.

Erosion threatens to wash away Russell's waterfront
Last month's storms have given efforts to fix the problem urgency.

Police presence to increase ahead of gang member's tangi in Gisborne
A number of gang members are expected in the area, prompting police to bring in extra staff and deploy an Eagle helicopter.

Dyer continued rehab after letter from daughter
The actor told BBC Radio 4 about overcoming drug addiction and his relationship with Harold Pinter.

Police seeking help to identify elderly woman
She was found in Herne Bay on Saturday, and believes her name is Mary and that she was born in 1944.

Auckland couple’s struggle after sudden job losses and redundancy payout battle
Now Didi van Heerden has been awarded $207,000 from the company and its director.

Brittany Jenkins named Northern Districts young female player of the year
She was the top wicket-taker in Women’s A cricket with 17 wickets.

ACT invokes 'agree to disagree' clause over firearms registry review
ACT has invoked its coalition agreement's "agree to disagree" clause, citing National's refusal to support a more thorough review of the firearms registry.

Auckland FC semifinals: Black Knights to face Melbourne Victory in A-League playoffs
The winner will face either Melbourne City or Western United in the grand final.

Watch: Jordie Barrett stars with two tries in record 71-point rout
The All Blacks midfielder scored a quick-fire double in a man of the match performance.

Whale reportedly stuck in fishing gear near Tasman Bay
Project Jonah says the exact location is not know but is warning people not to get too close to the whale if they see it.