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Federated Farmers' comments on police 'not helpful', district commander says
Police are accusing Federated Farmers of scaremongering over a proposed restructure in rural Canterbury. Audio
Neurodivergent man overwhelmed by Jobseeker quits the benefit
Advocates say the problem is extremely concerning and common but officials say there's enough support on offer. Audio
Historic office's postmistress retires after 26 years
Val Butcher says it was the people that made the job special. Audio
Seymour says NCEA changes will challenge students more
The government announced sweeping changes to school qualifications on Monday, including the end of the NCEA system that has been in place for more than 20 years. Audio
Trump trade tariff decision came 'blunt and late' - Luxon
It comes as top diplomat Vangelis Vitalis heads to Washington in the wake of the decision to impose 15 percent tariffs on New Zealand. Audio
Fewer houses on the market for NZ buyers
The national asking price for a house remains stable at about $850,000. Audio
'Think before you click', cybersecurity expert says as NZers fall victim to online scams
A national survey of over 500 people revealed two-thirds had been targeted by online shopping scams. Audio
Alternative emergency alert system 'mothballed' despite benefits - founder
The founder of an alternative alert framework says officials never gave it a look-in when they were setting up the under-fire Emergency Mobile Alert system. Audio
你的手机今天早上“咆哮”没?应急管理部门及主管部长就紧急警报作出解释
相关部门称信息广播系统可能出现故障,正在进行排查;应急管理部长表示发布警报是正确选择;紧急警报是强制接收的,公众没有"拒收"选项。
'100% we got it right': Minister defends confusion over tsunami alerts
NEMA will work with phone companies to try and sort any glitches, Mark Mitchell says. Audio
'It's got a lot of significance spiritually': The managed retreat of marae
A major project to relocate five marae in Tairāwhiti is underway, after flooding from Cyclone Gabrielle forced them to move to safer ground. Audio
'A lot of rain': Widespread disruption from power cuts, road closures
Hundreds of customers were without power and there has been widespread disruption on the roads on day two of bad weather affecting the North Island. Audio
Netball NZ boss admits new broadcast plan 'bit of a risk'
Netball New Zealand is going back to TVNZ, marking the return of the sport on free-to-air television. Audio
Child sex abuse victims lured to destinations where multiple men are waiting
A new report is calling for urgent cross-sector investment in prevention, response and visibility. Audio
'Beautiful' meteor shower set to peak overnight
"If we do get clear skies it's definitely worth a look."
Auckland homelessness spike: Who, or what, is to blame?
There is debate over whether the government's tightened-up emergency housing eligibility rules are behind a spike in homelessness in Auckland. Audio
Health NZ admits it can't afford to employ all nurses wanting work
Just 323 of 722 applicants have got jobs in hospitals through its Advanced Choice of Employment Mid-Year matching process. Audio
'Way too much flip flopping' on resource management law
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says his party will make changes to the coalition government's new Fast Track regime if elected next year, but will not completely scrap it.
Stores say prices will go up after PayWave surcharge ban
Retailers say with some facing bills up to $80,000 a year to have contactless payment, shops might just go back to EFTPOS. Audio
Builders awaiting detail on government's bid to drive costs down
One builder said the government's changes were a good thing but wanted to see how it would play out. Audio
Residents warned to prepare for worst as more rain forecast for Tasman
More wet weather is on the way for the top of the South Island, a region still recovering from recent storms. Audio
Luxon defends voting changes after Collins raises problems
Reports say Attorney-General Judith Collins has found 100,000 people could be disenfranchised by the changes. Audio
Wellington water loss drops but warning investment in new pipes needed
The change was largely driven by patching pipes not replacing them, Wellington Water's chairperson says. Audio