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A two-bedroom cottage tucked away in a remote part of Stewart Island that can only be reached by boat or on foot has gone on the market for the first time in decades. Bayleys agent Mike Peterson says… Audio

After more than two weeks, the hunt is winding down for elusive stoats on Great Barrier Island. The Island had been considered stoat-free until two of the predators were reportedly spotted there… Audio

Police had to use a helicopter to rescue two men caught in rapids on an inflatable air mattress on the Kawarau River at 11pm last night. Queenstown Harbourmaster Marty Black says they put themselves… Audio

Thirteen huge pine trees that Auckland Council says need to be removed urgently have been given a stay of execution after outrage from locals and tree campaigners. Audio

New Zealand firefighters will soon head to Tasmania to help deal with more than 50 blazes burning across 20,000 hectares. Fire and Emergency New Zealand National Manager Rural Operations John… Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

: A grandson is on a mission to find his grandmother's chihuahua, which was thrown from her car in a crash, before she wakes up from a coma. Aaron Price spoke to Sharon Brettkelly about the huge… Audio

Quitline has reported a surge in people wanting to give up smoking after tax hikes introduced on New Year's Day. But despite the $11 increase over the last six years, many smokers say they won't… Audio

President of Local Government New Zealand Dave Cull says there are no current incentives for councils to invest in infrastructure for residential growth, and the burden is falling on current… Audio

The annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey shows housing in New Zealand's eight main centres is now on average more than six times the average income. Audio

Two bodies have been found after two men went missing at swimming holes in South Auckland. Reporter Sarah Robson has the latest. Audio

NZTA is expected to approve a rail commuter service between Hamilton and Auckland, proposed by three Waikato councils. As Andrew McRae reports, there's already strong support for the service. Audio

New official data shows the net worth of the richest 20 percent of households has gone up nearly 400,000 - hitting a median of $1.75 million. Meanwhile the net worth of the bottom 40 percent hasn't… Audio