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Cyclone Gabrielle inquest: Witnesses urged not to take 'defensive' stance
A lawyer for the families of 13 people who died in Hawke's Bay during Cyclone Gabrielle has urged witnesses in the coroner's court to remember the 'real people' who died, and not take a defensive…
Cyclone Gabrielle inquest: 'Deeply distressing' 111 calls heard by court
Many people left stranded by Cyclone Gabrielle found calling 111 a distressing and traumatic experience as they were told no one was coming to rescue them. Audio
Te Pati Maori to unveil its so-called reset on Thursday
Acting political editor Craig McCulloch previewed Te Pati Maori's so-called reset. Audio
Teacher guilty of sexually abusing student given home detention
The Auckland teacher had earlier pleaded guilty to abusing an 11-year-old student more than 20 years her junior.
NZ rugby legend 'ridiculed' as a teen, turned into a Barbie
Black Ferns rugby star Portia Woodman-Wickliffe was confused by her strong build growing up. Now she has inspired a doll with muscles, tā moko and curly hair.
Police Ten 7 host Graham Bell 'formidable'
Detective Sergeant Rob Lemoto who replaced the straight-shooting host, says he 'set the bar very high'
Photographer moves into iconic childhood dream home
Te Hemo, a magnificent colonial villa, had fascinated Tracey Scott most of her life - then she got a chance to buy it.
Political panel with National and Labour
National's Nicola Willis and Labour's Megan Woods join Corin Dann for this week's political panel. Audio
A new type of gambler
Sam Smith-Soppet is a journalist the the University of Otago student magazine Critic Te Arohi and he has been investigating the promotion of gambling sites by students. Audio
Search for teacher missing near popular Rotorua pools
People who visited the 'hot and cold' pools on Waiotapu Loop Road last week are asked to help with information.
'Senseless act': Little blue penguin dies from injuries, footage sought
The penguin was found injured on the night of Sunday, 28 September, but died soon after.
Senior doctors, dentists to join massive strike this month
The union has voted in favour of a four-hour strike.
Hundreds of people to re-sit driving test after VTNZ officers allegedly took bribes
Five driver testing officers have been dismissed.
Police investigating death of 3-month-old baby in Masterton
The family is working with police.
Online video of prison guard's fall taken down
A guard was taken to hospital after "falling from height" inside Auckland's Paremoremo prison in 2022.
Guy Williams reckons this is his worst comedy pitch ever
Despite that, the comedian has managed to ink two international deals and his unique brand of satire is set to go global.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 7 October 2025
In today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has described protesters outside his Auckland home as 'truly gutless' after one smashed a window, which left glass on his dog; The government has… Audio
Labour leader on protest at Winston Peters' house
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has described protesters outside his Auckland home as 'truly gutless' after one smashed a window, which left glass on his dog. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to… Audio
'Skux', 'skody', 'pack a sad': The words that represent us
Can you encapsulate what it means to be Kiwi in 100 words? Mark Broatch decided to find out.
Health of working age NZers declining: Report
The health of working age New Zealanders is declining and it's coming at a cost, according to a report produced for the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists. The report's author, economist… Audio
