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Why rising dairy prices are a double-edged sword
The latest Stats NZ figures revealed butter prices are up 65 percent, while milk was up 15 percent and cheese 24 percent. Audio
Te Pāti Māori lawyer slams punishment as 'absolute disgrace'
Judith Collins says the unprecedented suspension of three MPs was not taken lightly, but the party's lawyer says it's simply not appropriate. Audio
Sleepless nights, anger over siren battles on streets
"It creates huge nuisance for thousands of people", including children and the elderly, a local councillor says. Audio
'Obscuring the bigger issue': C-word debate a distraction - academic
Meanwhile, Labour has rejected the idea that it was a poor political judgment to reference a column using the word in Parliament. Audio
NZ ranked last in international alcohol study
New Zealand was found particularly lacking when it came to alcohol marketing and longer-than-average trading hours. Audio
US-China tariff truce provides 'cautious hope' for Kiwi exporters
Local exporters would be hoping for something longer than the 90 day pause in the trade war. Audio
Luxon on the phone with global leaders about Ukraine talks
The prime minister said Russia started the conflict, and it needed to agree to a new ceasefire proposal so negotiations could begin. Audio
Luxon won't say if Ministry for Women consulted on pay equity changes
The PM says advice was received from several officials but he won't say who they represented. Audio
Second firearms registry review unnecessary - police minister
It comes after the ACT Party formally invoked its "agree to disagree" clause in its coalition agreement with National over the firearms registry on Sunday. Audio
Social media ban 'worth it' - Australian politician behind the crackdown
New Zealand will be a "fast follower" because "immense harm" is being done, the Education Minister says. Audio
Intense rain and 'pretty wet day' ahead for North Island
Multiple orange warnings have been issued for the upper North Island, and it is not looking much better down south. Audio
Kiwi Cardinal expects new Pope to speak his mind on social issues
Pope Leo XIV has stood up for helping migrants, equality for women, climate change, John Dew says. Audio
Raglan lifeguard recognised at Parliament for saving life
He received to top award for his rescue of a father trapped in an upturned boat late last year.
'Do you want the government to solve every problem?' - judge slams social media bill
It should be the parents' job to police young people's social media use, an internet law expert says. Audio
'Gut-wrenching': Advocates decry pay equity law changes
The change means 33 current claims, representing thousands of workers, will be dropped and must be started again. Audio
Weather: South Island in firing line for more rain
However, it won't affect the same areas that were battered by last week's record rainfall, MetService says. Audio
'Quite confusing' Film industry seeks details as Trump suggests 100% movie tariff
The US president announced a plan for a 100 percent tariff on movies made outside the US but the White House says no final decisions have been made. Audio
Drive-by shootings in Gisborne gang related, police say
Two members of the public have been injured. Audio
Wellington storm: Nearly 300 still without electricity after last week's gales
Several hundred Wellington homes still have no power since the huge storm that tore down numerous trees and power lines last week. Audio
'Strict conditions' govern when lakes can be emptied - ECan
ECan officials are continuing to defend decisions made around when to empty a lake into the sea, which some say could have prevented flooding if done earlier. Audio
Solid forecast for agriculture exports, despite tariffs
Agricultural exports prices are expected to be resilient, though increased competition in key markets may eventually put pressure on prices.
Ferries cancelled as snow, wind and rain forecast to lash country
Interislander and Bluebridge have cancelled Cook Strait sailings ahead of swells of up to 7 metres. Audio