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'Everyone's devastated': Half of nursing graduates miss out on job offer
Overlooked graduates may now head overseas even though that's not what they want, a union member says. Audio
Bank warns of 'spending hangover' from Black Friday
Young people need to take a step back and think hard about their purchases, says a Westpac manager. Audio
Tory Whanau stands firm on Golden Mile, says she'll stand for mayor again
There has been strong opposition to Wellington City Council's controversial move to keep retention of the Golden Mile in its long term plan. Audio
Auckland CBD police station long overdue - business leader
The relocation to Federal Street means police will be more visible and accessible for residents than their current location in Freemans Bay, says Heart of the City's Viv Beck. Audio
Louisa Wall says TJ Perenara's Treaty statement was censored
The former Black Fern, Silver Fern and Labour MP she "watched with pride" at how departing All Black TJ Perena used the side's haka. Audio
Whales refloated stay at sea, locals asked to stay vigilant
Local iwi and members of the public helped refloat a pod of stranded pilot whales at a Northland beach. Audio
'The toughest COP I've ever been to': Climate deal disappoints Kiwi activists
The world's least-developed nations have reacted angrily to a new global climate deal - and local campaigners say they have a point. Audio
Pepper the cockatoo home safe, 'very chatty'
The six-year-old, sulphur-crested cockatoo - known for her catchphrase "hello darling" - has returned to Staglands Wildlife Reserve in Upper Hutt after being stolen a week ago. Audio
Government gives extension to remediate quake prone buildings
An independent review of regulations around earthquake strengthening requirements has been approved by the government alongside new legislation that will change timeframes building owners have to… Audio
Cocaine and vaping rising in popularity - survey
Kiwis are smoking less and snorting more than in the past, as prices for illegal drugs fall relative to everything else. Audio
Mongrel Mob member charged 3 minutes after patch ban begins
The new gang patch law came into force at midnight. The first person under the ban was caught at 12.03am. Audio
Christchurch company's aircraft goes supersonic
Dawn Aerospace's aircraft, Aurora, has broken the sound barrier. Audio
Weather: Soaked Westland warned to expect more heavy rain
The South Island is in for another round of bad weather today with rain warnings in place for already sodden regions. Audio
Paid parking at tourist hot spots won't deter visitors, DOC says
The Conservation Department is planning to charge for parking at the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks, Franz Josef Glacier, and Aoraki Mount Cook. Audio
Main highway still shut after deluges, slips, evacuations and floods
With the main tourist route to Fox Glacier closed, a lodge owner has seen more than half of her bookings for one day disappear. Audio
What does a Donald Trump victory mean for New Zealand's economy?
The outlook is "pretty grim", one expert warns - but it could open doors for us in other markets, if it doesn't lead the world into war. Audio
Possums will evolve to resist 1080 poison - expert
It comes as a study finds West Australian brushtail possums have developed resistance to 1080 after natural exposure to the toxin in local plants. Audio
Impact of force in boot camps needs to be assessed before final decision - Children's Commissioner
Dr Claire Achmad says "we must be very cautious here", and take time to thoroughly consider the issue from all children's rights angles. Audio
Wellington road plan just 'one piece of the puzzle'
The government 's preferred plan for the capital includes two new road tunnels, but public transport investment is needed alongside it, a regional councillor says. Audio
Could individual letterboxes be on the way out?
Among mail changes being proposed is allowing NZ Post to deliver to "cluster" letterboxes. Audio
Matt Doocey backs Gumboot Friday after Mike King's alcohol comments
The government is still backing Gumboot Friday after King said alcohol was not a problem for mentally unwell people. Audio
Moving Speedway from Western Springs best decision for city's economy- councillor
The council has vote to move the speedway from its home, but Speedway NZ says it was left in the dark. Audio
Podiatrists being able to prescribe medication will save time and money
The move has been a long time coming, but is likely another 18 months away, Podiatry NZ says. Audio
'Horrific scenes' at boy racer event
The mayor says the community was lucky no one was seriously injured or killed. Audio