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After an initial blip, the removal of children by Oranga Tamariki has reduced significantly.

Children's minister Kelvin Davis gave the guarantee last September at the release of one of several… Audio

Fiery exchanges have been traded at the decision-making table, as Auckland Councillors voted to send out a new parking strategy for public consultation.

The proposal to remove roadside parking to… Audio

Fiery exchanges have been traded at the decision-making table, as Auckland Councillors voted to send out a new parking strategy for public consultation.

The proposal to remove roadside parking to… Audio

The Christchurch City councillor subject to online harassment last year hopes more women can learn from her case.

Councillor Sara Templeton applied to the district court under the Harmful… Audio

The National Party says the Government should consider re-claiming and redistributing some of the money it's paid out from the $290 million Strategic Tourism Asset Protection Programme.

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Commuters around the country are gearing up to make the most of half-price fares on public transport from Friday.

Prime Minister announced the nationwide discount on 14 March as part of a relief fund… Audio

Low income earners will get more money in their pockets, with a raft of extra support measures kicking in today.

Opposition parties say the government is failing to address the cost of living crisis… Audio

The police and parliament are on alert for more protest action from the anti-mandate movement.

Following the 23 day occupation a new group has sprung up demanding an end to all Covid-19 legislation.

Renting's become more expensive than ever - and rental properties are even harder to find.

That's according to TradeMe's latest Rental Prince Index, which says the national median rent climbed $45 in… Audio

Midday News update for Thursday 31 March 2022 with Nicola Wright Audio

Farming protest group Groundswell says it won't meet the Prime Minister alongside other agricultural lobby groups.

Groups such as Dairy-NZ and Beef and Lamb have been working with the Government on a… Audio

Air New Zealand is moving ahead with a $2.2 billion recapitalisation plan.

The national carrier wants to raise the money through a combination of shares and debt.

Shareholders are being offered two… Audio

Fewer ACC staff can now look at sensitive claim files, amid a raft of changes being introduced.

Access to sensitive claims, which relate to sexual abuse, and client privacy has come under scrutiny… Audio

A man whose bank account was used to receive thousands of dollars in donations for the parliament occupation is currently bankrupt and has been declared insolvent three times.

Jamie Patrick Mansfield… Audio

Air New Zealand wants to raise $2.2 billion dollars to help it recover from the effects of the pandemic.

The airline plans to make $1.2 billion by offering shareholders two shares for every one they… Audio

A new series has started on the Stuff website today, following the fortunes of six couples who returned to New Zealand during the pandemic to rebuild their lives, often from scratch.  Producer… Audio

The police are touting the success of a zero-tolerance approach they took to illegal street racing around Hamilton last weekend.

Police deployed 50 staff before about 500 vehicles arrived.

200… Audio