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'Key content cut': Youth MPs refuse to bow to censorship of speeches
Participants "did not see coming" suggested changes to speeches for the current Youth Parliament, one Youth MP says. Audio
Council plan to use golf course to prevent flooding risks 'hurts the game' - Fox
But Auckland Council said it would not prioritise golf enthusiasts over the need to protect people's lives. Audio
Approving helipad build at Auckland home sets 'worrying precedent' - community group
Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams will be allowed a helicopter pad at their Westmere home after their resource consent was approved by council-appointed commissioners. Audio
'Serious consequences' needed for assaults on first responders - Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says increasing sanctions for people who assault first responders makes sense. Audio
Looming wild weather likely 'another significant event' for storm-battered regions
Thunderstorms are forecast to bring heavy rain to the storm-battered Nelson and Tasman regions. Audio
Māori, Pasifika and disabled hardest hit by 'postcode lottery' healthcare - expert
Rural people are also under-served by the current approach to healthcare funding, the College of Surgeons says. Audio
All Black Will Jordan: The French will be strong
The All Blacks fullback insists France will be hard to beat in the three-test series, despite the visitors leaving plenty of top players at home. Audio
Bishop backs apartments around new Auckland train stations
The minister says the Auckland Council broadly agrees with a government directive for high-rise apartments alongside the $5 billion train upgrade. Audio
NZ First's Shane Jones criticises advertisement encouraging enrolment to Māori Roll
The NZ First minister says the Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency campaign aligns too closely with Te Pāti Māori. Audio
Minister Shane Jones accuses council of being 'iwi back office'
Iwi are having too much influence on councils such as the Waikato Regional Council, the Minister for Regional Development says. Audio
Auckland rail disruptions expected until Christmas, KiwiRail admits
KiwiRail acknowledges the work for City Rail Link will be disruptive for many commuters. Audio
'Racist stunts': Ethnic groups condemn Destiny Church flag burning
Community leaders call on the government to implement a sustained strategy for social cohesion in response to the Auckland rally. Audio
'Dialogue and diplomacy' needed in Iran conflict - Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says more military action isn't the answer to deal with Middle East conflict. Audio
Call for more medical access to commonly used illicit drugs
Psychedelic drug use has more than doubled in New Zealand, a new report shows. Audio
Government looking at making lifejackets compulsory
It comes after findings a mother and her young son would have had better chances of surviving a capsizing, if they been wearing them. Audio
NZ embassy staff and families evacuated from Tehran
The embassy in the Iranian capital has been temporarily closed due to the war with Israel. Audio
Locals say supermarket fire 'absolutely devastating'
Fire and Emergency says the investigation into a blaze which severely damaged a central Auckland New World supermarket will include the building's sprinkler system. Audio
Israel waited until 'last possible moment' to attack Iran, ambassador says
The Israeli Ambassador to New Zealand says Israel will continue its operation against Iran until it feels it's no longer in danger of being annihilated. Audio
More than 200 Northland doctors, dentist striking over pay
Staff will walk out from Whangārei Hospital and be picketing outside the Kaitaia Hospital. Audio
'No innocent players': Peters says NZ won't be taking sides in Israel-Iran conflict
Peters said the provocative behaviour by both Israel and Iran is to be criticised. Audio
No plan to halve sick leave, Minister says after PM's comments
But Brooke van Velden says there might be other changes coming. Audio
Six-year-old believed among two killed after boat capsizes off Taranaki
Two people died and a third person was taken to hospital after the capsize off South Taranaki on Sunday. Audio
'It reverberates': Air NZ boss on Air India tragedy
Greg Foran, who has just returned from New Delhi, says everyone in the airline sector is affected by the crash overnight. Audio