News in 90 Seconds August 4

Police staffer accused of kidnapping, among 10 facing criminal charges

Other staff are before the courts charged with firearms trafficking-related offending, drug supply, and another staffer is charged with assault, blackmail, threats and damage.

Rotorua chamber trusts 'genuine reflection' behind Luxon apology

Rotorua Business Chamber president Paul Ingram told Breakfast the "parent-child" comparison didn't land in a room of resilient owners.

Retail pay barely budges amid 'tight margins, sluggish consumer confidence'

Wage growth across the sector has cooled to a third of last year's pace, with the peak body pointing to restructuring, tight margins and cautious shoppers.

Fourth crash into family's fence sparks call for Tauranga roundabout fix

Chris Brazendale said he worried a car might hit the house, or worse – one of his three boys or his wife, Koralee.