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Brown kiwi population increases by 7000 in four years
The population of the North Island brown kiwi has increased by at least 7000 birds in the last four years, through the work of 25 conservation projects.
That's according to a survey by the umbrella… Audio
Newshub staff told that newsroom will shut in June
Newshub, one of the key media companies in New Zealand, is to close its newsroom in New Zealand on 30 June.
Staff were told of the closure at an emergency meeting on Wednesday morning.
Reporter… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 28 February 2024
Top stories for Wednesday the 28th of February 2024 A major shake up of gun laws this year could see semi-automatic firearms back on the gun range this year. There was anger in the House last night… Audio
Politics by Night with Thomas Coughlan
NZME deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan joins Emile Donovan to cover the government's education review and a controversial Bill ushered through the House under urgency. Audio
Fatal house bus fire on West Coast not believed suspicious
Police are still investigating, but say the property had smoke alarms and fire extinguishers.
Top Stories for Tuesday 27 February 2024
Top stories for Tuesday 27 February 2024 Confidential briefings show Associate Health Minister Casey Costello rejected official advice urging the government to keep some aspects of its Smokefree… Audio
Sports with Suzanne McFadden
Suzanne McFadden recaps the highs and lows of the Rugby Sevens finals in Vancouver, and a groundbreaking duo of Kiwi speed climbers set for the Paris Olympics. Audio
Name of man who died in fiery crash near Invercargill released
The 41-year-old died after his car crashed and caught fire earlier this month.
Golriz Ghahraman facing another charge, court date pushed back again
Police are laying a fourth charge against the former Green MP, who is accused of stealing nearly $10,000 worth of goods.
Police looking for red vehicle, dark-coloured ute after Southland fire
Two vehicles were seen around the street after the property went up in flames, with one leaving "at speed".
Woman who died in house bus fire was tourist from China
The woman was travelling the South Island with her husband, who escaped the blaze unharmed.
Covid-19 update: 6084 new cases, 20 deaths
There were more than 200 people in hospital with the virus as of midnight on Sunday.
Top Stories for Monday 26 february 2024
Top stories for Monday 26 February 2024: Wearing gang patches in public will soon be illegal. We speak to the government about the move, as well as the Police Commissioner Andrew Coster about that and… Audio
Southland river mouth opened in bid to slow erosion at Bluecliffs
The work is intended to buy the community time, but it is unknown how long the temporary fix will last.
Fire risk still high in Port Hills as crews dampen down blaze
If the fire flares up again, it will spread quickly, firefighter says.
Top Stories for Friday 23 February 2024
Top stories for 23 February 2024 Child advocates criticise the government saying it doesn't have any specific strategy to fight child poverty. An investigation into one of the country's most senior… Audio
Urgent action needed for NZ to avoid measles epidemic says epidemiologist
Public health experts are reiterating that urgent action is needed if New Zealand is to avoid a measles epidemic.
Falling immunisation rates, immunity gaps, and an increasing risk of imported cases… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 22 February 2024
Top stories for Thursday 22 February 2024: Fa'anānā Efeso Collins is being mourned and his legacy remembered.
A scathing report into Oranga Tamariki sparks discussion over whether to disestablish… Audio
