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Heat alerts issued as temperatures set to soar
Councils are warning locals to get ready as a heatwave looks to blanket parts of the country. Audio
'A lot of queries' as anxiety about stolen health data grows
GPs are being inundated with questions from patients about the Manage My Health hack - but they don't have the answers. Audio
US attack on Venezuela clearly illegal: Helen Clark
The former PM says there is a case for Nicolás Maduro to appear before a criminal court, but the attack wasn't legal. Audio
Holiday road tolls ends with seven deaths
While the number of deaths is lower than the last two years, police say they will not celebrate until the number is zero. Audio
The busiest airport days and tips for flying this summer
Air New Zealand says 2.7 million New Zealanders and international visitors will be flying this summer. Audio
Starship patients light up Sky Tower for Christmas
It's the second year SkyCity has handed the control over to the kids, who have a front seat view of the tower from their hospital beds. Audio
It's a convoy: When the Honda City goes off road
Participants in the annual Great Honda City Road Trip take a car that's designed for city driving across rivers and on to shingle roads. Audio
Police officers spat at, called paedophiles over McSkimming scandal
The police union's president says officers now face a long process to regain the public's trust. Audio
Overturned board election fires up concerns over postal voting
A judge has ordered a new election to take place for seats an Auckland board over manipulation of voting papers. Audio
Focus on closing achievement gap for tamariki working - Stanford
However, there is nothing stopping schools continuing to emphasise te Tiriti o Waitangi, the Education Minister says.
Paws on board: Inside the Pet Bus as it travels the country
Along with dogs and cats, the family-run business has transported poultry, spiders, and carried ant farm to an Invercargill school. Audio
WOF改革方案引发行业反弹,专家称降低车检频率恐将导致维修成本上升
WOF改革的公众征询将在本周三截止,根据该方案,部分轻型机动车的检测频率将下降,而新车的首次车检有效期将延长至4年。
New Zealand should not dilute gun reforms, Hipkins says
The Labour government put the reforms in place after the Christchurch terror attack in 2019. Audio
New WOF system could lead to pricier repairs, motor industry says
The Motor Trade Association is warning proposed changes to the Warrant of Fitness system may be more costly than people realise. Audio
Hot playground surfaces spark petition
Young children getting burnt on playground equipment led Renata Wiles to start the petition, calling lack of shade "crazy". Audio
Report into glitch that left planes circling in air released
The head of Airways NZ is confident there were no mistakes made by his staff. Audio
Appeal to backyard beekeepers over yellow-legged hornets
The hornets are at a stage where they will be attracted to beehives, the Auckland Beekeepers Club president says. Audio
We need to get back to smaller portions, health professor says
Some food outlets have been supersizing portion sizes and are at risk of Americanisation, Boyd Swinburn says. Audio
Illegal gambling dens ensnaring vulnerable with predatory loans
In some cases, people were forced to give up their cars and homes, the DIA says Audio
Hipkins not backing either Willis or Richardson in debate
Nicola Willis says she wants a "civil, substance-based debate" with her early 90's predecessor, while Labour's leader says whoever wins, "the whole country will lose". Audio
Minister mulls options as carers ruled government employees
Louise Upston has asked for advice after the Supreme Court ruled two people caring for their disabled children were government staff. Audio
Fear commuters may shun buses after second fatal stabbing
A councillor says it's understandable that people are worried. Audio
RMA reforms signal end of resource consent 'lottery' - property council
Its chief executive says reducing 100 plans down to 17 will lead to more consistency and clarity of decisions. Audio
Hipkins 'absolutely certain' he wasn't told about McSkimming
The Labour leader and former police minister says he had no conversation on the matter with former police commissioner Andrew Coster in 2022. Audio