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Statistics New Zealand says the population is increasing by one person every 6 minutes and 39 seconds. Economists say it's come at a great cost, putting undue strain on the country's infrastructure… Audio

Environmental groups are warning a dangerous precedent has been set, paving the way for more seabed mining in the country's waters. Audio

Horowhenua District Council's chief executive says he would intercept emails again in a heartbeat, to protect his staff from abuse. RNZ's Michael Cropp reports.  Audio

Kiwifruit growers are arguing the MPI failed to protect them from known biosecurity risks, and should never have let the vine killing disease PSA slip into the country. Audio

The former MP who asked Parliament to investigate the public's attitudes towards assisted dying is deeply disappointed with the final report, labelling it a cowardly essay. The Health Committee report… Audio

The latest Wellness in the Workplace report shows workload, pressure to meet work targets and long hours are all making people more stressed at work. Michael Cropp reports. Audio

The country's councils are calling on the Government to give them extra powers to protect wildlife from cats including microchipping, de-sexing and registration. Audio

Local councils reeling from the effects of devastating storms want the government to step in and help pay for flood protection. Audio

Horowhenua's former mayor is standing by his old chief executive, who has been intercepting and moderating emails sent by the public to council staff and councillors. Our local government reporter… Audio

A bruising winter storm with powerful winds and heavy rain is thrashing the centre of the country this morning. Audio

The Assistant Auditor General is worried the country's struggling councils are running down essential infrastructure such as drinking water, sewers and flood barriers, which could mean future… Audio

A Kiwi pair smashed the world record for the longest throw and catch of an egg. Nick Hornstein and Robbie Hollander talked to our reporter Michael Cropp just before they jumped on a plane back to New… Audio

Wellington and Porirua are searching for new supplies of water in case a major earthquake cuts off the region's main supply.Wellington Water is investigating 11 possible sites for emergency water… Audio

Twenty five thousand rugby fans are expected in the capital this week for two Lions games. Michael Cropp went out talk to find some of the fans supporting the visitors. Audio

Dr David Lim is charged with stupefying and indecently assaulting four male patients in 2014, while he was working at The Doctors, a clinic in Hastings. Audio

A GP is facing 13 charges of stupefying and indecently touching four men, aged between 18 and 30, while he was working at The Doctors, a medical centre in Hastings in 2014. Our reporter Michael Cropp… Audio

David Kang Huat Lim is facing 13 charges of stupefying and indecently touching four men in 2014. Audio

Dr Jonathan Coleman has announced almost 60 million dollars will be made available over the next four years to ensure all ambulances have two staff by 2021. But wile some are welcoming the… Audio

House prices in the capital continue to rise. A Wellington real estate agent says the gain in houses are now slowing a bit but it's still hard for first home buyers. Audio