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Outrage as local board votes against more Eden Park events
An Auckland business association is infuriated that their local board has voted not to support a plan to boost the number of gigs allowed the stadium. Audio
Biggest source of microplastics in our ocean revealed
It was found broken down tyres were the largest source of microplastics in New Zealand's coastal waters. Audio
NZ is full of paper roads, but what are they?
There are 55,000 kilometres of paper roads across New Zealand, which can be accessed by the public. Audio
'We look foolish': Opposition criticises lack of commitment to cutting fossil fuels
An uneasy deal has been reached at COP30 in Brazil, which makes no mention of pledges to phase out fossil fuels.
Labour selects CTU economist as Wellington Bays candidate
Labour has selected high-profile economist Craig Renney to run as its candidate in Wellington Bays in next year's election.
Union calls for government to cover costs of removing asbestos-tainted sand
Students at about 40 schools were forced to stay home, after asbestos was found in coloured play sand. Audio
FENZ extends consultation on proposed restructure
Unions now have an additional two weeks to respond on the loss of 140 non-firefighter roles.
Police seek witnesses to fatal crash near Timaru
The incident followed a separate crash nearby that backed up traffic on SH1 on Thursday.
One critically injured in three-vehicle crash on busy road
Emergency services are still at the scene of the crash in Auckland's Epsom.
Concerned parents drop off contaminated play sand at council sites
Bags of potentially asbestos-laced children's play sand is being dropped off at designated centres around Auckland.
Butter prices are falling at global auction, so why not in shops too?
Dairy prices fell for the seventh time in a row, with butter falling the most. Audio
Person killed in Mt Eden crash
Police have confirmed a person died at the scene following a crash in the Auckland suburb on Thursday morning.
'Chaos everywhere': Witness feared bus would hit shops during crash
The crash, involving buses and a car, happened on Apirana Ave in Glen Innes.
'Absolutely ludicrous': Costello defends plunge in tobacco ranking
New Zealand has gone from second in the world to 53rd in a major tobacco control index. Audio
'If you don't tax the rich, the rich will squeeze you out'
British economist Gary Stevenson tells 30 with Guyon Espiner fire engines aren't coming to fix the New Zealand economy.
Superbug found at Christchurch Hospital makes one in 10 sick
Health New Zealand has stepped up precautions after a new break-out of the infection known as VRE. Audio
Father who died at Sanson house not killed by the blaze
August, Hugo, and Goldie died along with their father, Dean Field, during a house fire on Saturday. Audio
Homicide probe launched after person dies in Far North assault
Police said the victim was found at a Kaitaia property in a critical condition.
Several hurt, SH6 closed in Kawarau Gorge crash
State Highway 6 has been closed in both directions between Gibbston and Cromwell in Central Otago, after a two-vehicle crash left a car in a bank.
Govt would be 'foolish' not to fund Alzheimers support
The Aged Care Association is calling on the government to temporarily fund Alzheimers Otago, which is on the brink of collapse.
Three players share record must-win $55m Lotto prize
Lotto NZ will release the locations of the winning tickets on Sunday.
Person dies after 4WD rolls in Far North
Police were called to the crash on Tokerau Beach at about 7pm Friday.
'Iconic' pocket watch recovered from Titanic passenger to fetch $2.3m at auction
The auction house says the watch is "one of the finest and rarest objects from the Titanic story in existence".
Police seeking two hooded men in Gisborne death probe
A father of four died after being shot in the early hours of 29 September, and police are still piecing together the circumstances around his death.
