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Christopher Luxon wants to see house prices rise
But the Prime Minister says "we don't want our whole economic growth be driven by speculative house price inflation". Audio
'20% of my income': Businesses pay out refunds as NZ Post halts deliveries to US
One small business refunded about $500 to customers after the suspension of some forms of shipping. Audio
Morning Report live: Christopher Luxon talks house prices
The Prime Minister faces questions about global tariffs, the situation in Gaza and the housing market.
The town with only one dentist for 10,000 people
A year-long search for a new dentist has attracted little interest as residents are forced to wait up to six weeks for appointments. Audio
'Nothing like this before': Hundreds apply for one receptionist role
After the first 10 days of being inundated with CVs, a vet practice gave up looking at any more. Audio
'Key lever': Call for spending on new airline routes, major events
The government needs to spend more on attracting major events and more air capacity to lift international visitor numbers, the head of Tourism Holdings says. Audio
Cost of salvaging derelict sunken boats sparks warning
Boat owners should keep up with maintenance or they may face costly salvage bills, a deputy harbourmaster says. Audio
Spark blames big profit drop on tech changes, cost of living pressures
Its profit is down 18 percent to $260 million, driven by lower customer spending. Audio
Afros and moustaches: 20 years since the first T20 international
This year marks two decades since the first international T20 cricket match, which featured the Black Caps and Australia at Eden Park. Audio
Invercargill mayoral candidates pitch back to basics approach
For the first time since the 1990s an incumbent was not standing for reelection, and instead ratepayers have eight candidates to chose from. Audio
Homeowners could be left with costs under building consents changes - lawyer
But Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says the government will explore mechanisms to protect homeowners. Audio
What's in store for summer? Weather forecaster gives his best predictions
Historically, when La Niña is driving weather behaviour New Zealand has experienced 'heat domes' over the south-east but there's also a possibility of heavy rainfall. Audio
Air traffic control outage blamed on glitch
Services between Australia and New Zealand were effected.
Luxon says he's 'focused 100%' on economy, not passports
The PM denies the government has lost its focus, as calls intensify for action to help Auckland. Audio
RMA changes will allow power plants to be built faster - energy producers
Parliament passed the amendment yesterday, which means councils will now need to grant consents for certain energy infrastructure within a year. Audio
Hotel operator in favour of bed levy 'if no other choice given'
It comes as Auckland's mayor Wayne Brown asked the government to reconsider its opposition to a bed night levy. Audio
'Yearly attack': Collins hits out at striking teachers
The schedule for planned secondary teacher rolling strikes has been revealed as the minister refuses to budge. Audio
Principal slams Stanford's scrapping of Māori words in readers
A Māori educator says children shouldn't have to wait until year 2 to learn Māori words. Audio
'It doesn't cost the government anything' - Wayne Brown calls for bed tax rethink
The government meeds to rethink its opposition to a bed night levy for Auckland, the mayor says. Audio
Minister to take rates cap policy to Cabinet
Simon Watt says he is working at pace on the policy, which so far has recieved a mixed response around Parliament and councils. Audio
What you might not know about natural disaster insurance
And a warning from the Natural Hazards Commission. Audio
Seymour says Hamas has to demilitarise for NZ to recognise Palestinian statehood
David Seymour says it is a complex decision that should not be rushed, while Helen Clark says NZ is now behind the pack. Audio