The Government's tough new anti-gang laws come under scrutiny, Six60 announces a unique tour, and Kiwi weddings continue to evolve.
1 'Very limited funds' for Whakaari victims, court hears
An Auckland courtroom was packed earlier today for the sentencing of six parties for health and safety breaches before the Whakaari/White Island eruption in December 2019. Read more
"All five defendants ask the court not to impose a fine that would otherwise be appropriate. They are effectively asking the court to convict and discharge them without penalty because they have no money."
2 Police commissioner: How officers will enforce gang rules, patch ban
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster described the Government's new anti-gang laws as "ambitious" and conceded that enforcement would be "challenging in some regions". Read more
Labour's police spokesperson Ginny Anderson has said it was "impractical" to have officers as "wardrobe police".
3 Six60 announces 'intimate' tour of the country, new live album
The Dunedin band is hitting the road for a unique tour playing small venues around New Zealand, recording each show to create a new live album. Read more
4 Teen driver, 'beloved husband' named as victims of rally crash
The two people who died in a crash during a motorsport competition in Northland have been named - they include "beloved husband" Tyson Jemmett and 15-year-old driver Brooklyn Horan. Read more
5 Who could run for the Auckland mayoralty next year? Some say Paula Bennett
The former deputy prime minister is reportedly eyeing up the Auckland mayoralty after rumours she would run before the last local election - but who else could put their name forward to lead the country's largest city? Read more
ONE COMPLICATED PICTURE IN ŌPŌTIKI
The Government has promised to crack down on crime, banning gang patches, insignia and public gatherings. But in a town like Ōpōtiki where patches are a common sight, both police and gang members say the rules will be unenforceable. Sunday reporter Kristin Hall reports.
ONE WALK DOWN THE AISLE
While luxury and black tie may be back in vogue for some, other New Zealanders are re-writing the rules of a wedding to better suit them and their budgets. Breakfast's Tessa Parker reports.
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