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Concerned parents drop off contaminated play sand at council sites
Bags of potentially asbestos-laced children's play sand is being dropped off at designated centres around Auckland.
Is New Zealand in danger of population stagnation?
To help make sense of it all Emile Donovan speaks to distinguished professor emeritus and research director at Massey University, Paul Spoonley. Audio
Nearly five million tyres collected in first year of recycle scheme
There are now 86 public collection points around the motu. Audio
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where he is joined first by Otago University senior history lecturer Chip Van Dyk. He's been looking into the behaviour of US President Donald… Audio
The Panel with Ali Mau and Mark Knoff-Thomas, Part 2
In part two, the government's smartphone ban in schools wasn't met with enthusiasm by everyone, but a new ERO report says it's been a success so far. Stratford High School principal Cameron Stone… Audio
The Panel with Ali Mau and Mark Knoff-Thomas, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ali Mau and Mark Knoff-Thomas. First up, the government is hitting pause on puberty blockers, saying the medication is unproven and… Audio
Kmart sold 67k units of potentially asbestos-laced play sand
The sand is part of a massive recall. Audio
Two Waikanae incidents are likely linked, police say
One man died while another was left with serious injuries within hours of each on Wednesday.
Kmart sells nearly 70k units of potentially asbestos laced sand
It has been revealed Kmart has sold tens of thousands of potentially asbestos laced children's play things. The retail giant confirmed it has sold 67,000 units of coloured children's sand that are now… Audio
Eight injured in crash south of Hokitika
Four were hurt seriously after the crash that closed part of SH6.
Frontline firefighters to get say in what fire trucks to buy
Fire and Emergency was told five years ago to come up with a plan for what type of big trucks it needs and where to put them.
Air NZ flight to Nelson forced to return to Auckland
Fire crews were called to the airport just after 3pm after an "engine shutdown" was reported.
'Stone cold killer' feral cats officially designated predators
After initially suggesting feral cats stay out of the Predator Free plan, the government has done a U-turn, announcing they are now a target.
Govt's puberty blockers move attracts strong reactions
Cabinet has signed off on plans to halt new prescriptions for puberty blockers for young people with gender dysphoria, pending the results of a major clinical trial in the United Kingdom, expected in…
Digger goes for a swim at Waitaria Bay jetty
Work to replace a Marlborough Sounds jetty has taken a dive after a digger got stuck and became submerged.
Spinal Tap II: Reboot of '80s cult classic falls short
David St Hubbins, Derek Smalls and Nigel Tufnel return, but despite big cameos and a bigger budget, it fails to fire.
British disco queen Sophie Ellis-Bexter is heading to New Zealand
The British star will serve her glossy disco pop to fans in Hamilton and Christchurch in February next year.
Review: Metallica fans finally get their spiritual experience at Eden Park
Headsbanging, fists raised, more than 55,000 faithful fans made the pilgrimage to worship their thrash gods for one New Zealand show.
Work Christmas parties are coming - how to smash small talk
How about this weather? Got any New Year's resolutions? Silly season means more small talk. Here's how to be better at breaking the ice.
Formula 1 is more than a sport - it's a style
The motorsport has moved on from Grid Girls and logo shirts to become a fashion powerhouse.
