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Entirely avoidable, this is the conclusion of a report into a collapsed pylon that cut power to thousands of Northland businesses causing economic losses of up to 80 million dollars. The much… Read more Audio

Ruapehu officials are hoping a new dining experience on the Northern Express will help boost tourism in the region. The scenic train which runs between Wellington and Auckland has introduced a… Read more Audio

New Zealand sprinter Zoe Hobbs will be among a group of international stars lighting up the track at a glitzy new event later this week.The inaugural Athlos track meet will kick off in New York on… Read more Audio

As part of art week, there will be installations, exhibits and walking tours in Auckland city's galleries and streets, lanes and spaces. It's supported by the business group Heart of the City, who… Read more Audio

Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about a monumental corruption trial involving a former minister in Singapore, China handing out a massive stimulus to help revive its dwindling economy… Read more Audio

Visual journalist Nathan McKinnon asked people in Christchurch's CBD how they would rate their wellbeing at the moment. Audio

New Stats NZ data on our collective wellness shows peoples trust is declining in key institutions; the police, parliament, media, courts, heath and education systems, all down in the trust stakes… Read more Audio

Locals in the small central Otago town of Millers Flat are divided on whether a new gold mine will be a boon for the local community. The Millers Flat mine is expected to be up and running by the end… Read more Audio

Wellingtonians are hoping the Government's call to bring public service workers back into the office will be a shot in the arm for struggling businesses. But public servants said they feel like… Read more Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

The new owners of the Kahu include Olympians and world champions across five sporting disciplines. The Kahu are now the first all women owned sports team in New Zealand - and one of the first… Read more Audio

A 200 million dollar cost blowout is being cited as the reason for a proposed toll on the new highway between Manawatu and Tararua in the lower North Island. Transport minister Simeon Brown is laying… Read more Audio