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Fewer young people interested in leadership roles - survey
A global survey shows fewer younger workers have their eyes on the corner office. Audio
More businesses paying ransoms to cyber criminals
A survey of 150 New Zealand organisations found that 44 percent of those targeted in the past two years paid up. Audio
ADHD drugs shortage has Kiwis sweating over employment
A new survey shows around a third of diagnosed New Zealanders worry they might lose their jobs if they can't get the medication they need. Audio
Schools fear children could die as learning support nears breaking point
Teachers and principals are calling the situation "dire", according to a new report. Audio
'Read the room': Andrew Little to ask council not to sign more Golden Mile contracts
Wellington mayor says project has been given the green-light, and it appears Little did not understand council process. Audio
The company that wants to recycle all of Britain's EV batteries
Batteries for electric vehicles are notoriously difficult to recycle. Audio
Kiwi Cardinal expects new Pope to speak his mind on social issues
Pope Leo XIV has stood up for helping migrants, equality for women, climate change, John Dew says. Audio
Fears of political interference over doctor shortage
Politicians should not be allowed to decide who can practise, the Medical Council warns. Audio
Why you should unplug your phone once it's charged
There's been a 17 percent rise in fires started from lithium ion batteries used in phones, hearing aids and power tools, an insurer says. Audio
Outgoing public spending watchdog laments state of reporting
Poor performance reporting, difficulty tracing what government spending actually achieves and the erosion of trust in the public sector have been key concerns of outgoing Auditor-General John Ryan. Audio
'Half-baked': Banking scam protections fall short, says consumer advocate
The Banking Association has updated its code of practice to help stop customers becoming victims. Audio
Homes with gas face high prices and fewer choices
Consumers are also being hit in the pocket by daily fixed charges on gas, on top of their electricity charge, Consumer NZ says Audio
Surge of interest in new 'golden visa'
Dozens of applications have been received since the introduction two weeks ago. Audio
Curious creatures found under iceberg the size of Chicago
A ship run by Schmidt Institute was heading for Bellingshausen Sea when an iceberg broke clean, exposing 510 square kilometres of previously inaccessible ocean. Audio
Streaming classrooms does more harm than good - education expert
Nathanial Swain says keeping classes together and providing additional specialised support for those struggling ensures the best overall learning outcome. Audio
'Unchecked' industry lobbying needs regulating, say ex-politicians
Health experts and former politicians want transparency and accountability to 'end hidden lobbying'. Audio
'Completely irrelevant': Safety expert critical of minister's workplace 'myths'
"The things that she is recommending won't actually do anything much to address critical risks." Audio
'It's an injustice' - Prisoners waiting longer for early release
Prisoners eligible for parole are having to wait longer for an early release because of under-resourced rehabilitation and reintegration programmes. Audio
Kea population booms in Aoraki
The average flock size in the Malte Brun area last year was twice that seen two years before. Audio
'Shocking': Two years of bills despite changing internet provider
A Wellington woman charged for broadband internet she was not signed up to for more than two years says telecommunications companies need to make their systems fairer. Audio
Baby boomers urged to leave something behind for charity
New Zealand was a relatively wealthy country, but very little gets left behind in wills for charity. Audio
Pensioners skipping meals to pay the bills
Some are making frozen meals last three days or not eating at all as the cost of living bites. Audio
'Zombie' postboxes leave residents in dark, vital mail piling up
A woman dropped off her bowel screening test into one of the boxes - only to realise two weeks later it was never sent. Audio
'One-size-fits-all' approach to wasterwater treatment flawed, scientist says
A freshwater scientist is adamant slated changes to the rules around releasing treated sewage into waterways is a backwards step, but the regulator says it will bring much-needed consistency to… Audio