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Zane Small

Zane Small

Zane is a digital producer for Newshub based in Auckland. He spent three years living in the Middle East, and is interested in politics, social issues and events shaping the world.

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NZ's justice system is 'broken', Little tells UN

Duncan Garner said the NZDF must step in after assault victim Mariya Taylor was told to pay for her attacker's court fees.

'Mariya is devastated': Assault victim ordered to pay attacker $28k

Garner said the victim shouldn't have to pay for the court costs.

Garner: NZDF must step in after assault victim told to pay attacker's fees

Chris Hipkins said he's confident the Government can successfully negotiate a deal with teachers and avoid industrial action.

Hipkins believes teachers' strike 'unjustified'

Jacinda Ardern and Theresa May have signed an agreement to protect New Zealand businesses through Brexit.

Brexit: Ardern, May agree to protect NZ businesses

Zane Small

The reason Tauranga's housing is so expensive

Last year's Boxing Day sales were "madness".

Kiwis reveal bizarre Trade Me exchanges

Massey University has conducted research looking at how alcohol licensing trusts work and whether their use could translate to cannabis if recreational use is legalised in 2020.

What if cannabis profits went back to the community?

Newdicks Beach.

Landslide reveals human bones in Bay of Plenty

Garner said he's all too familiar with the effects of "evil" drugs.

Garner's 'big rethink' on recreational cannabis

Tauranga MP Simon Bridges told The AM Show the new report "nails" the problem.

Tauranga world's eighth most unaffordable housing market

The rowdy tourists told Newshub they’ve gone into hiding over fears they’ll be attacked by Kiwis.

Rowdy tourists trash motel room - report

One young boy was filmed pulling the finger, before narrowly avoiding being hit by a car.

The reason rowdy tourists can't be deported just yet

Watch: STI rates are on the rise in New Zealand, with more Kiwis infected by Chlamydia than once thought.

Too many adolescents using 'high failure rate' contraceptives

The family of tourists have outraged Kiwis across New Zealand.

NZ's obsession with rowdy tourists captures world's attention

The family of tourists have outraged Kiwis across New Zealand.

Unruly tourists allegedly lied to get Wellington motel room

Health officials responded to a measles outbreak in the South Island last year.

Measles outbreak in Waikato

British political economist and writer Philippe Legrain says it's a complete fabrication that refugees are likely to become terrorists, and has urged New Zealand to take more.

New migrants to NZ say they can't be themselves

The family of tourists have outraged Kiwis across New Zealand.

Levin motel describes unruly tourists as 'polite'

Watch: Jacinda Ardern's full speech to the United Nations General Assembly.

What Ardern plans to tell European leaders in Davos

Zane Small

Auckland Pride ditches annual parade for low-key event

Kiwi teachers are earning more money in the UAE than in New Zealand.

Thinking of moving abroad? Here's what you need to know

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern promised in August 2018 there would be no new surprises for businesses, after business confidence slumped to a seven-year-low last year.

Why business confidence is bouncing back

Grace Millane’s father, David, said in some way, she will "forever be a Kiwi".

Grace Millane: Murder-accused pleads not guilty

REFILE - QUALITY REPEAT Prime Minister Theresa May sits down in Parliament after the vote on May's Brexit deal, in London, Britain, January 15, 2019 in this screengrab taken from video. Reuters TV via REUTERS - RC1A321D5A20

Theresa May's government faces no confidence vote

Zane Small

UK lawmakers reject Theresa May's Brexit deal

Synthetic drugs have caused a public health crisis in New Zealand.

Cannabis convictions fall while meth still on the rise

The Government's foreign buyer ban appears to have hit the Otago Lakes/Queenstown property market the hardest.

Small town property values jump while Auckland slumps

Bryce Langston has just written a book on tiny homes and spoke to The AM Show about the money and space-saving idea.

Tiny homes: The answer to Auckland's housing crisis?

Updated Krista Curnow says she was threatened by members of an Irish group after she confronted them about their rubbish pile.

Watch: Auckland woman in ugly confrontation with tourists over rubbish left on beach

Watch: New Zealand Story Group's campaign video features a mix of celebrities, business leaders, scientists, sportspeople and even politicians.

'Do you eat Kiwis there?' How the world views Aotearoa

Donald Trump next to a character from the CBS series Trackdown.

Trump's wall predicted in 1950s TV show

The six-year-old child beauty queen was found dead in the basement of her home in Boulder, Colorado, on December 26, 1996.

Suspect admits killing JonBenét in leaked prison letters

Zane Small

'An epidemic': Another kitten thrown from moving car

Listen to Eminem's track 'Kill Shot' dissing Machine Gun Kelly.

Eminem tops album sales for 2018

Zane Small

Dunedin challenged for title of world's steepest street

The teenage boy appears to be the first person to successfully Lime scooter down Dunedin's Baldwin St.

Watch: Young man tackles Dunedin's Baldwin St on Lime scooter

Quake-measuring devices were placed on the Hikurangi fault in 2018 in a tough mission.

Hikurangi subduction zone: Scientists prepare for imminent threat

Zane Small

More decorated birds found 'distressed' at Wellington address

The US President addressed the United States in a televised speech.

'A humanitarian crisis': Trump's attempt at winning over Americans

Watch: Meet Edgar, New Zealand's friendliest magpie.

Wild birds found wrapped in festive tinsel cling to life

Newshub's political editor Tova O'Brien reviews the 2018 political year.

These National MPs show us how to celebrate summer

DHBs have called for tougher rules around alcohol consumption.

Stop punishing responsible drinkers, advocacy group says

Video shows police creating a human barrier between two demonstrating groups.

Nazi salutes pulled at right-wing Melbourne rally

Updated The 'meteor'.

Meteor shower seen shooting across New Zealand

Truck driver Murray Croft says he sees atrocious driving every day.

Collins, Genter trade barbs over 'politicising' road toll

This year represents a record 102 women who have been sworn into US Congress.

Hijab-donning Ilhan Omar sworn into US Congress

Grace Millane's father David Millane issued a moving statement on behalf of her family.

Grace Millane's brother confirms funeral date

Wet weather has caused chaos across New Zealand on Christmas.

New Year's Eve weather: It's looking brighter for North Island

Ross Thorby told Newshub the Franklin Rd Christmas lights display all started with a small dinner party at his home 26 years ago.

The man behind Auckland's most beloved Christmas display