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Auckland Transport apologises to mayor, delays parking changes
It had planned to bring in charges for overnight parking, but Wayne Brown said he had no idea it was happening.
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Otago and Canterbury universities record deficits in 2023 - annual reports
5:26 pm todayAnnual reports show Otago and Canterbury universities recorded deficits last year.
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Under-repair highway bridge shut after truckies breach rules
5:11 pm todayRoad closure breaches mean a full closure is needed for State Highway 53 Tauwharenīkau Bridge repairs.
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The Panel with Deborah Hart & Simon Pound (Part 1)
5:10 pm todayTonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Deborah Hart & Simon Pound discuss whether we need a right to disconnect law, and if we should be taking… Audio
Auckland Transport apologises to mayor, delays parking changes
It had planned to bring in charges for overnight parking, but Wayne Brown said he had no idea it was happening.
Otago and Canterbury universities record deficits in 2023 - annual reports
Annual reports show Otago and Canterbury universities recorded deficits last year.
Under-repair highway bridge shut after truckies breach rules
Road closure breaches mean a full closure is needed for State Highway 53 Tauwharenīkau Bridge repairs.
The Panel with Deborah Hart & Simon Pound (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Deborah Hart & Simon Pound discuss whether we need a right to disconnect law, and if we should be taking Avian flu more seriously. Deborah Hart is… Audio
Car stolen from Waitara with baby inside: Woman charged appears in court
A woman has appeared in court after being arrested in connection with a stolen vehicle that had a baby inside, who was then dumped on the side of the road.
New Zealand's wool quality assurance sector up in the air
The last two remaining tutors are leaving their jobs next month.
Ready for immortality? Why longer lifespans could be 'genuinely horrific'
Cambridge professor Stephen Cave says advances in longevity could lead to civil war, in latest episode of RNZ's 30 with Guyon Espiner.
Doctors warn of health risks from proposed $730m waste to energy plant
A group of doctors opposed to the facilities is warning of major potential human health risks if one goes ahead in Northland.
Dr Jonathan Haidt on devices and mental health
A surge of suffering is happening to teenagers around the world with rising rates of anxiety, depression and self harm. We changed their childhoods with smartphones says social psychologist Dr… Audio
Covid FLiRT variants: What you need to know
The dominant Covid subvariant has mutated, giving rise to several new lineages, known as "FLiRT".
Christchurch man found guilty of murdering his 3-month-old baby
Michael Topp will be sentenced for murder and serious assault in July.
Stephen Cave on how close we are to doubling our lifespan and why living forever would be a curse
Longevity expert Stephen Cave explains to Guyon how living to 150 years old could soon be a reality, and why the consequences of immortality would be horrific for all aspects of our world. Video
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Productivity surging as staff return to office, bosses say - Staff disagree
But staff themselves saw things differently.
Te Huia Auckland committee finally includes Waikato council after three-year wait
But it might be too late to make a difference to the Waikato to Auckland passenger train service.
The puzzle of the coalition pledge to end vaccine mandates
The government is still trying to work out how it will meet its pledge to end Covid mandates, given the mandates were scrapped more than a year ago.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 15 May
On today's episode, we get reaction on the Government's new National Gang Unit, Police Association president Chris Cahill and Labour leader Chris Hipkins join us, we also hear from two school… Audio
9yo among 'ringleaders' behind West Auckland attacks, community patroller says
Among the several 'ringleaders' are others in their early teens, according to the volunteer.
Kāinga Ora's $4m holiday park property vacant four years on
That 34-room property sits empty as homelessness becomes a pressing issue in Dunedin.
MS sufferers in Canterbury missing out on new drug
Dozens of multiple sclerosis sufferers in Canterbury are not getting access to an approved new drug Ocrelizumab. Local businessman Bruce Street spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
China due to free vlogger who filmed Wuhan lockdown
A Chinese journalist who covering the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic from its epicentre in Wuhan is due to be released from prison after serving a sentence for "provoking trouble".