In a populist move ahead of the next election, the UK government is calling for more leniency when it comes to traffic fines.

New Zealand customs has made a request for powers to demand the right for travellers' laptop passwords. 

Whilst Australia seems unconcerned about the TPPA, over the ditch the Kiwis are up in arms and have taken to the streets.

The Bay of Plenty Haka group, called Te Whanau-a-Apanui, won the National Haka championships this weekend.

Residents of West Auckland have rallied together to protect a 500 year old Kauri tree. Local authorities want it to be chopped to make way for two new houses.