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National says it has no party position on a four-year term, despite committing to introduce legislation on it and such a move having broad support in Parliament.

The ACT Party's proposal also has a… Audio

It's back to school for many families this week - and that usually means back to school fees and all those extra costs. The charity KidsCan says they're seeing demand for school support at its highest… Audio

The clock's ticking for schools to introduce cellphone bans by the start of term two, but it's an assignment one Principal's dreading. The National government's banning cellphones in schools to help… Video, Audio

A series of violent smash and grabs at a jewellery store chain, including one in the police minister's electorate and a stabbing at an Auckland supermarket marred the weekend. In two separate… Video, Audio

The head of a Wellington residents group says people are sceptical the introduction of water meters will address the city's future water challenges.

Water meters are likely to figure large in… Audio

The fate of the Treaty of Waitangi is teetering on the brink of a popular vote, as the new coalition government pledges to introduce a Treaty Principles Bill, potentially triggering a referendum. Video, Audio

Following the release of her acclaimed solo debut, Wellington musician Ebony Lamb is preparing for three shows with American indie band Calexico next month.  In the meantime, she says choosing songs… Video, Audio

This week we introduce Lyttleton-based musician Luke Redfern Scott, aka Admiral Drowsy. Audio

Brewing your own beer used to be a hobby fraught with undrinkable results, but these days homebrew can cut it with the professional stuff, says a brewery founder.