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Principal Phil Palfrey doesn't hesitate when asked how Kaitao Intermediate has been able to give uniforms and stationery to students for free.  Audio

Much of the Wellington region has today entered level two water restrictions, meaning people can't use sprinklers or irrigation, and only water gardens by hand.

There are more than three thousand… Audio

Green MP Golriz Ghahraman has resigned from Parliament, after being accused of shoplifting on three separate occasions over recent weeks.

In a statement yesterday, Ms Ghahraman said stress relating… Audio

The Government has already ruled out granting voting rights to all prisoners, following the release of the Independent Electoral Review final report.

The panel made 143 recommendations, one of which… Audio

The Wellington region moves into level 2 water restrictions today, meaning a ban on household garden sprinklers and irrigation systems.

Wellington Water says the restrictions give the region a chance… Audio

Auckland utility company Watercare has found itself in hot water on social media, after using an offensive stereotype of women to promote water conservation.

The post, shared on both Facebook and X -… Audio

A former Green MP says the increasing abuse aimed at women in high profile positions likely contributed to the stress that resulted in Golriz Ghahraman shoplifting.

Ms Ghahraman has resigned from… Audio

Rainbow's End will today reopen its log flume ride, after one of the logs flipped yesterday -- forcing its closure.

No one was injured, but riders did get a fright.

Rainbow's End chief executive… Audio

The final report from the Independent Electoral Review is out, and the Government has already dismissed some of its key recommendations.

The report contained more than 140 recommendations with the… Audio

Golriz Ghahraman has resigned from Parliament, admitting she acted out of character, and is not well. RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

The Green Party co-leaders are defending their handling of shoplifting allegations made against their now former colleague Golriz Ghahraman - saying they did what they could, when they could, with the… Audio

The Mullet Matters fundraising campaign is back for its second year.

New Zealanders wanting to support the Mental Health Foundation can sport a mullet for the month of March - raising money any time… Audio

An iwi leader is hoping the national hui summoned by Kiingi Tuheitia this weekend will give Maori a clear vision of the future.

In December, the Kiingitanga called a nationwide hui at Tuurangawaewae… Audio

A third allegation of shoplifting has emerged against Green Party MP Golriz Ghahraman.

Police confirmed yesterday evening they are investigating a report of shoplifting at a Cuba Street clothing… Audio

A third allegation of shoplifting has emerged against Green Party MP Golriz Ghahraman.

Police confirmed yesterday evening they are investigating a report of shoplifting at a Cuba Street clothing… Audio

The Government is remaining tight-lipped about a meeting between the Prime Minister and Kiingi Tuheitia, just days before a national hui centred around the coalition government's policies.

Thousands… Audio

First up we head to Hawke's Bay, where the region has been a buzz with the weekend wedding of former prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to Clarke Gayford.  Audio

A West Coast resident had a lucky escape after watching a waterspout tear towards her luxury lodge, only for it to change course and clip the corner of the house instead. Awatuna Sunset Lodge co-owner… Audio

Lower Hutt is piecing itself back together a month on from a 'mini-tornado' ripping through the city.

It was part of a powerful storm that moved up the country and brought hail, heavy rain and strong… Audio