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Childrens' charities struggle to secure funding
At least two charities involving teenagers and children are about to close if they cannot secure emergency funding. Audio
AOS searching Palmerston North houses after shooting
Armed police have been searching houses in Palmerston North today after two houses were shot at last night. Audio
Earthquake engineers told it will get easier
Earthquake engineers working on the rebuild of Christchurch have been told they are in the most painful part, two years on. Audio
Calls for 'racist' councillor to retire
A Maori health advocate says a Palmerston North city councillor should retire for suggesting Maori women should be sterilised to prevent them smoking in front of their children. Audio
Whanganui council makes u-turn on campaign to shun Wilson
The Whanganui District council has done a u-turn on its campaign to shun the sex offender Stewart Murray Wilson. Audio
Anger at paper's decision to publish standards data online
Principals say the media giant Fairfax has a lot to answer for after it published the results of national standards information from a thousand primary and intermediate schools. Audio
Principals criticise Fairfax decision to publish standards
Principals, teachers and parents are furious at National Standards data published by the media giant, Fairfax on Saturday. Audio
Two houses under guard in Taita death investigation
The body of a man found in a driveway in the Lower Hutt suburb of Pomare remains at the scene, as police put two properties under guard. Audio
North Island roads closed by storm
The bad weather sweeping up the country is continuing to make its presence felt, with two major North Island roads the latest casualties. Audio
Aid workers say Afghanistan deaths a reminder of dangers
Aid workers in Afghanistan say the deaths of two New Zealand soldiers, and wounding of six others is a sharp reminder of the dangerous place they choose to work, but insist the gains are worth it. Audio
Peter Dunne puppet takes force of the fire at Backbencher pub
The Backbencher pub opposite Parliament and some of its famous MP puppets have gone up in flames. Audio
Wellington pub hit by fire, apartments evacuated
The fire service was called to the Backbencher pub, opposite the grounds of Parliament, at a quarter to five this morning. Audio
Former Otaki RSA president charged over wearing medals
The former President of the Otaki Returned and Services Association, Donald Moselen, has appeared in court in charged with fraud and wearing medals he is not entitled to wear. Audio
Foolhardy Norwegian adventurers may be trying for Pole again
Two Norwegian adventurers whose ill-considered journey to Antarctica last year ended in the death of the three of their team members are believed to be trying to reach the South Pole again. Audio
Hawea Vercoe's killer seeks release
The killer of the Bay of Plenty regional councillor and Rotorua school principal, Hawea Vercoe, has made his first bid to be released from prison. Audio
Fans party throughout New Zealand to celebrate RWC win
Fans partied late into the night all over the country last night. Audio
Another aftershock shakes Canterbury
Many Canterbury residents rudely awoken by a 4.9 magnitude quake around half past three this morning. Audio
Law could lead to celebrities steering clear of endorsments
A consumer group is welcoming a government proposal to fine celebrities up to a million dollars for making false statements endorsing failed financial products or services. Audio
Firefighters injured in Christchurch
Three firefighters have been taken to hospital after the second floor of the Christchurch building they were battling a blaze in gave way. Audio
Father of Kiwi who died in Thailand wants more action
The father of a young woman who died after eating at a market in Thailand, says he wants more action from the Thai and New Zealand Governments after reports three other people have died in the same… Audio