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Rainfall lifts dry hydro lakes - but more needed
The weekend brought 300 millimetres of rain but it's not enough to support power demands over the winter. Audio
Hipkins accuses Luxon of undermining NZ's nuclear-free stance in India
"It seems our foreign policy is up for grabs at the moment," the Labour leader says. Audio
The region most at risk of more extreme atmospheric rivers
New research suggests the phenomenon could double in New Zealand by the end of the century. Audio
Weather: 30C heat for Christchurch, heavy rain warnings for Westland
Downpours may hit Westland and Fiordland, while Central Otago and Canterbury are in for a hot day. Audio
Schools, hospitals shouldn't be owned privately, Hipkins says
Labour says it does not support the private ownership of infrastructure, as the Infrastructure Investment Summit kicks off. Audio
Cleaner hits out at Willis' plan to scrap Living Wage for new contracts
The proposal sends a message that people like him don't matter, Liam Shaw says. Audio
Mayors push for end to postal voting
Local Government New Zealand has suggest it be replaced with an in-person voting booth system. Audio
'Nonsense': Hipkins and Peters clash over 'wokeness' in public sector
The New Zealand First leader is adamant diversity is being preferred over merit for people getting jobs in the public sector. Audio
'All roads lead to the deciding minister': Concern over court bypass proposal
If it goes ahead, most landowners would not be able to submit objections to large infrastructure projects to the Environment Court. Audio
Wellington Water woes: Extraordinary meeting to decide fate of chair
The future of the Wellington Water Board chair will be discussed by the region's leaders at an extraordinary meeting today. Audio
Wellington Water woes: Extraordinary meeting to decide fate of chair
The future of the Wellington Water Board chair will be discussed by the region's leaders at an extraordinary meeting today. Audio
Rare white weka spotted at West Coast campground
The owner of Gentle Annie Seaside Accommodation and Camping Ground in Mokihinui said his dad was mowing the lawn when he saw the weka.
Black Caps coach says India had advantage playing in Dubai
India survived a late fightback from the Black Caps to take the Champions Trophy by four wickets. Audio
Seymour apologised after student burnt by lunch, principal says
The student at Ilminster Intermediate School was left with second degree burns to his legs, the principal says. Audio
Peters says sacking Goff was 'regrettable', expert says it's justified
The government may have acted quickly over worries on how Donald Trump might respond, a law professor says. Audio
New parakeet population helping to bring bird back from extinction
The critically endangered birds are being release on Pukenui/Anchor Island.
'More steam than smoke': Firefighters still at scene of metal recycling plant fire
The fire is now contained, and under control, but not yet out, Fire and Emergency says. Audio
$200m bill for Auckland to secure America's Cup hosting rights
Ratepayers, central government and private investors will need to stump up, an expert says.
Laywer says gang patch law infringes freedom of expression
"No 19-year-old should have a criminal conviction for wearing a cap in the street." Audio
Ukraine must be at the negotiating table - Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says it's not unreasonable for Ukraine to expect to be at the negotiating table, after its president's public spat with the US leadership. The meeting at...
Manu World Champs crowns winner in Auckland
The competition also saw a few famous faces have a go at popping a manu. Audio
'Life-changing' NZ Golf Open win for ex-gang member
Former Australian bikie Ryan Peake has won the New Zealand Golf Open. Audio
'Crucial' healthcare roles being cut, workers, Labour say
Health care cuts are wreaking havoc on front-line services, according to a union survey released today. Audio
Ukraine's ambassador to NZ confident security deal can still be reached
He told Morning Report that as a Ukrainian, he had his own emotions about the exchange - but as a diplomat, he had to look to what was next. Audio
New-look St James won't just be a theatre, owner says
The owner of Auckland's St James hopes to have the historic theatre opened for its 100th birthday. Audio
