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New Zealand is known for its cold homes, and as winter bites, calls are growing for more support for those who can't keep warm.

Charities say more and more people are struggling to pay their power… Audio

Emotions have run high at a fiery meeting with Bromley residents this afternoon around the ongoing stench from the Bromley wastewater plant saga.

It was the first of three community meetings as the… Video, Audio

After laying low for two days, the National MP Simon O'Connor has returned to Parliament with a mea culpa for his caucus.

On Saturday, the MP published and then later removed a message supporting the… Audio

Now to a dirty secret about laundry detergents, some are so ineffective you're better off just washing your clothes in water.

That's according to tests carried by Consumer NZ on 55 liquid and… Video, Audio

The Prime Minister kicks off the first day of her whirlwind trip to Europe this evening with meetings with the leaders of France and Spain.

Jacinda Ardern is visiting the region in a push to get a… Video, Audio

The Supreme Court has ruled Family First does not qualify for charitable status, saying the group's work does not fit the description.

The lobby group, which advocates conservative values, was… Audio

The Human Rights Commission is warning schools they cannot refuse to enrol students or discriminate against them because of their sexual orientation or family status.

In a statement, the Commission… Video, Audio

Transpower is urging power companies to boost their electricity generation this evening, to reduce the risk of power cuts.

The lines company has asked the power companies to "ensure energy and… Video, Audio

The health crisis has become an excruciating reality for a woman who has waited 11 days for surgery after being placed in the wrong ward.

This afternoon the DHB has been forced to apologise after the… Audio

A union leader is calling for mandatory reporting of gender pay differences. New research shows New Zealand is falling behind other western countries in closing the gap between men and women's wages.

Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua has unveiled a number of surprises as she named her team for the Commonwealth Games.

The Silver Ferns will be determined to be competitive in Birmingham after… Audio

Auckland councillor Chris Darby has hit out at a decision by Fullers to increase fare prices.

The price of Waiheke, Rangitoto and Coromandel trips is going up 8.4 percent, with the ferry operator… Video, Audio

The defence has come out swinging in the New Zealand First Foundation trial today - saying only Winston Peters can prove the Crown's case.

Its closing arguments brought the judge-alone trial in the… Audio

Banks are filling their pockets with the increase in interest rates and the time taken to pay off a mortgage is blowing out.

A KiwiSaver fund manager says banks are doubling their margins on floating… Video, Audio

GP clinics opened their doors for free visits over the weekend, funded by the DHBs in Auckland and Wellington.

While it's taking some of the strain from overloaded emergency departments, it means GPs… Video, Audio

GPs and pharmacists administering vaccines are expecting a surge in bookings for children to get the free flu vaccine and say it will put pressure on their struggling workforce.

From Friday, children… Audio

A Covid outbreak has sought to sabotage the All Blacks build up to their first of the year against Ireland in Auckland on Saturday night.

Coach Ian Foster and two of his assistants John Plumtree and… Video, Audio

National's leader Christopher Luxon insists all his MPs are on the same page when it comes to abortion law reform, promising a future government led by him won't make any changes.

But one of his most… Audio