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'Got to keep doing everything we can': Luxon on fixing economy
It comes as Labour edges ahead of National in the Taxpayers Curia Opinion poll. Audio
No simple solution to stimulate economic growth - Minister for Auckland
Simeon Brown says the government were doing several things to positively impact the region's economy. Audio
Much-loved donkey visits threatened by programme axing
A Dunedin woman hopes to find a way to keep bringing joy to residents of rest homes and dementia units in the wake of St John's decision to axe its animal therapy programme. Audio
Councillor says safety not prioritised as waterfront fence voted down
The proposal came after a coroner's report into the death of Sandy Calkin.. Audio
Industrial gas users group to meet with Resources Minister over supply
Trying to secure an affordable supply of the rapidly shrinking resource is putting medium-to-large companies at their financial limits, the group says. Audio
'Pretty grim': Bridges calls for government to help Auckland
The city's unemployment is now the worst of all regions, and the Business Chamber wants help. Audio
'Step into change': Kiwis told to embrace renewable energy boom
Contact Energy is ramping up its renewable supplies, saying investment is critical. Audio
Fears drivers could pay more with new road user charges
The government is inching closer to replacing petrol tax with user charges for all vehicles. Audio
Dunedin students face rising rents despite more properties on offer
The number of rental available has seen rents stable or falling for most of the country - apart from Dunedin. Audio
The students gathering for New Zealand's biggest maths competition
As many as 15,000 children between the ages of 7 and 13 are taking part in the Times Tables Rock Stars competition. Audio
'A real disadvantage': Blind woman hits out at MSD
The Ministry of Social Development should be embarrassed at how inaccessible it is for people with disabilities, the woman says. Audio
Federated Farmers' comments on police 'not helpful', district commander says
Police are accusing Federated Farmers of scaremongering over a proposed restructure in rural Canterbury. Audio
Neurodivergent man overwhelmed by Jobseeker quits the benefit
Advocates say the problem is extremely concerning and common but officials say there's enough support on offer. Audio
Historic office's postmistress retires after 26 years
Val Butcher says it was the people that made the job special. Audio
Seymour says NCEA changes will challenge students more
The government announced sweeping changes to school qualifications on Monday, including the end of the NCEA system that has been in place for more than 20 years. Audio
Trump trade tariff decision came 'blunt and late' - Luxon
It comes as top diplomat Vangelis Vitalis heads to Washington in the wake of the decision to impose 15 percent tariffs on New Zealand. Audio
Fewer houses on the market for NZ buyers
The national asking price for a house remains stable at about $850,000. Audio
'Think before you click', cybersecurity expert says as NZers fall victim to online scams
A national survey of over 500 people revealed two-thirds had been targeted by online shopping scams. Audio
Alternative emergency alert system 'mothballed' despite benefits - founder
The founder of an alternative alert framework says officials never gave it a look-in when they were setting up the under-fire Emergency Mobile Alert system. Audio
你的手机今天早上“咆哮”没?应急管理部门及主管部长就紧急警报作出解释
相关部门称信息广播系统可能出现故障,正在进行排查;应急管理部长表示发布警报是正确选择;紧急警报是强制接收的,公众没有"拒收"选项。
'100% we got it right': Minister defends confusion over tsunami alerts
NEMA will work with phone companies to try and sort any glitches, Mark Mitchell says. Audio
'It's got a lot of significance spiritually': The managed retreat of marae
A major project to relocate five marae in Tairāwhiti is underway, after flooding from Cyclone Gabrielle forced them to move to safer ground. Audio
'A lot of rain': Widespread disruption from power cuts, road closures
Hundreds of customers were without power and there has been widespread disruption on the roads on day two of bad weather affecting the North Island. Audio