The Week In Review

A review of the week's news including... 'Gutless' Mark Lundy told to let it go as he remains behind bars, businessman Sir Ron Brierley arrested for child porn possession, Arthur Allan Thomas: Barrister says charges challenging, report finds 'insufficient evidence' on Labour assault claims, man shot after incident at Flaxmere Primary School, rahui on Wellington Harbour after sewage spill, Whakaari: Prime Minister seeking advice on Worksafe inquiry, final day of gun buyback draws to a close, woman with cancer fears trespassed from Waikato DHB, Maori king's spokesperson calls for funding restriction, new All Blacks coach announces assistants, drones causing problems among gannets at Muriwai Beach and 100 birds bound for Northland after Western Springs goose chase.

A review of the week's news including... White Island eruption, Govt promises major spend on infrastructure, report finds 4 pct of adults experience 46 pct of crime, communication between Corrections and MSD put prisoners at risk, Government urged to cede power to Maori - justice advocates, report into 2017 election finally published, D-day looms for decision on public broadcasting, alcohol, drug courts made permanent, more to come, Auckland Mayor on proposed port move, Chief Science Advisor recommends plan to phase out plastic, Hawke's Bay social housing package welcomed by local leaders, Ian Foster: The right or wrong choice as All Blacks coach? and Consumer NZ announces 'bad taste' award winners.

A review of the week's news including... Kris Faafoi apologises for offering to help in a friend's immigration case, shock as Samoan toddler denied MMR vaccine in Auckland, Samoa shut down as mass vaccination begins, cartoonist's work cut from Otago Daily Times after racist cartoon, government to act on fuel market report, haze surrounding cannabis referendum begins to lift, Paula Bennett brandishes 14g of cannabis lookalike in Parliament, mixed views on cannabis in Nelson, government unveils funding for freedom camping, foreign donations bill passes third reading, parents of children abused by Peter Ellis want his appeal thrown out, RBNZ has underestimated borrowing changes impact - economist, incest porn popularity raises concerns from chief censor, shark divers back in the water after legal fight, cruise company sorry after staff wear fake moko and perform a powhiri and historic carvings of Hinemihi set to return to Aotearoa.

A review of the week's news including... Amber Rose Rush murder trial: How a verdict was reached, Ardern apologises 'wholeheartedly' to Erebus victims' families, apology a complete surprise for pilot's widow and lifts a lifelong weight for Erebus victim's daughter, Bellvue residents describe shooting, Australian ex-cop blasts National's 'Strike Force Raptor' plan, Simon Bridges defends gang proposals, Police crackdown on naming Grace Millane's killer online, woman describes 'pure terror' in North Shore attack, John Key on moving Auckland's port, academics, industry call for progress on vaping regulations, winter grazing report recommends changes, Moeraki boulder vandalism leaves locals fuming, Kauri dieback: Officers to protect Waitakere, Hunua Ranges and the New Zealand town that's windier than Wellington.

A review of the week's news including... Grace Millane case: Prosecution, defence make final statements and verdict, $30m legal threat levelled at MPs over NZ First Foundation, tornado tears up roofs in Christchurch, Pharmac 'trod all over' code of patients' rights - complainant, travel agents bracing as Air NZ cancels dozens of holiday flights, talks underway for Auckland Council to buy Ihumatao land, Royals in Roskill: Crowds brave rain to meet Charles, Camilla, 'Boundary changes can be brutal' - Hunua MP, unaffordable dental care: 'I can't do anything about it', West Coast washed-up rats mystery remains unsolved, report recommends KiwiSaver style accounts for redundancy, Parnell locals protest Erebus memorial plan, actress Nancy Brunning receives award posthumously and out goes a bank and in comes a diva.

A review of the week's news including... Grace Millane case: Accused details putting body in suitcase, Amber-Rose Rush case: Crown's key witness accused of lies, euthanasia Bill will go to referendum in 2020, political lines drawn on future of public media, Vernon Tava discusses Sustainable NZ Party plans, plan to move port from Auckland to Northland one step closer, cancelled Feminism 2020 event to be held at Parliament, crowds of farmers march on Parliament. protesting forestry creep, New Zealand First figure helped set up a forestry company, briefing on Peters' pension 'appropriate' - Peter Hughes, Peter Ellis case to be decided by Supreme Court, son of Peter Mahon speaks about Erebus inquiry and the big winners at the 54th VNZMAs.

A review of the week's news including... Inside the National Party's Botany selection meeting, Grace Millane murder trial: Final hours shown on CCTV and murder-accused searches questioned, accused killer suggested to victim's mother death was suicide, Peters described as 'indignant, defensive' in privacy case, 'Shut it down' - a call to close Oranga Tamariki, Shane Jones discusses comments on immigrants, New Zealand finally secures upgraded free trade deal with China, National MP says cutting benefits could do Maori good, ponzi scheme victims angry law reforms not going ahead, occupied Ihumatao land could be granted highest heritage status, Sonny Bill Williams confirms Toronto Wolfpack signing, Artisan awards take place and Auckland Arts Festival announces 2020 lineup.

A review of the week's news including... Guards remain at Southland property after an 8 year old boy is killed, counsellors unpaid as Mike King's Gumboot Fund runs out of cash, Mike King discusses counselling fund shortage, Bridges unapologetic for hardline welfare policy plan, career criminal blames state care for his life of crime, Royal Commission hears of murder after state care violence, Labour warned of waning support from Indian community, abortion: New rules 'unfair' on objecting doctors - Sir Bill English, workers at SkyCity Convention Centre raise safety concerns, ferry company fined $380,000 for speeding and hitting a rock, chips and popcorn may be banned from early childhood centres, Canterbury farmers say they're at breaking point, Marlborough ex-teacher admits to sexual relations with students, no prosecution despite the deaths of native eels, vets keep close watch on leopard seal shot in Auckland and who will be the next All Blacks coach?

A review of the week's news including... Contaminate water from the Sky City Convention Centre fire pumped into wastewater system, legal voluntary euthanasia about choice says ACT leader, fatal Christchurch police pursuit 'tragic' - Superintendent, fatal police chase victim 'kind, conscientious' - partner, new sentencing options for meth dealers, Air New Zealand scraps London services, life expectancy lost in 'unacceptable' Southern DHB urology treatment, Govt lets off farmers from Emissions Trading Scheme for now, John Tamihere says leafy suburbs didn't show up for him, Whanganui march against spate of violent deaths of Maori women, speed limits on many Auckland roads to be lowered in 2020, opposition expected for Wellington Airport expansion, Auckland cyclists travelling as fast as cars near walking bus and pressure on the All Blacks ahead of semifinal.

A review of the week's news including... Polls show Labour, Ardern slipping in popularity, Defence Minister overrules noise restrictions at Whenuapai, surge in success for the young in local body elections, TV3 cutting popular shows, signs of financial difficulties, Winston Peters doesn't believe polling on his party is correct, young NZ First at odds with Winston Peters on pill-testing, Ihumatao occupiers shut out of talks, no word from govt, mosque attack arrest: Police 'just doing our job', widespread defective or missing concrete or reinforcing steel revealed, NZ First MP denies claims of bad behaviour at bar, Blair Vining farewelled with 3-hour celebration, Laurie Anderson guest curator of 2020 NZ Festival of Arts, what makes a good sausage a winner? and Bird of the Year competition to be fierce.