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MPs returned to Parliament today to mark the accession of new King and pay tributes to Queen Elizabeth II.

There were personal anecdotes, reflections on royal tours of Aotearoa and recognition of the… Read more Audio

Christchurch City Council has voted against a government directive to introduce new housing intensification standards.

It voted not to introduce the standards even though councillors were told… Read more Audio

"Get a bloody hurry on" - that message to the government from wrongfully convicted man Alan Hall, who must now wait for an independent review into his likely innocence before any compensation is… Read more Video, Audio

It's the first day of basically choosing whether or not you wear a mask after pretty much all Covid restrictions lifted at midnight on Tuesday morning.

Masks are still a must in medical or aged care… Read more Video, Audio

The operator of Kawerau's papermill; has pulled legal action against workers and made them a new pay offer.

145 mill workers have been locked out since August 9 after the union rejected the company's… Read more Video, Audio

Jetstar's treatment of a family with disabled children, which ended in a ruined holiday and significant stress, has landed airline policy and manners in the spotlight again.

Despite checking in 45… Read more Video, Audio

The 32 players who will attempt to defend the Rugby World Cup on New Zealand soil have been confirmed.

Less than a month out from their opening match against Australia at Eden Park - Black Ferns… Read more Video, Audio

London is gearing up for a major event with nearly a million people expected to queue to pay their respects to the Queen.

The Queen's coffin will lie in state in Westminster for four days before the… Read more Video, Audio

Food prices have risen at their fastest annual rate in 13 years. Data from Stats NZ shows food prices were 8.3 percent higher this month compared to the same period last year.

And Countdown says… Read more Video, Audio

A search of farmland near Dunedin has been unable to unearth any remnants of the meteorite which crashed down last month.

Those behind the search say it's now unlikely it'll be found, but a tenacious… Read more Video, Audio

One of the main routes out of Wellington - State Highway 59 - is set to reopen following weeks of closures due to slips between Pukerua Bay and Paekakariki.

Our reporter Krystal Gibbens and cameraman… Read more Video, Audio