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Can earthquakes set off volcanic eruptions, and vice versa?
Researches aim to answer that question in a study of Lake Taupō's supervolcano, and the threat of a "dramatic feedback loop" causing immense destruction.
Petone kōhanga reo battles flash floods after heavy rain
The Barnes Street industrial area has a history of flooding.
More police sent to Wellington amid serious crime spate
Extra investigators are being brought in after a series of deaths and crimes.
Watchdog to release final report into boat capsizing
The report will reveal more details about the accident which killed five bird watchers near Kaikōura in 2022.
Roseneath deaths: British couple were a scientist and teacher
They were Ben and Claire Anderson, RNZ understands.
British couple's death in Wellington treated as murder-suicide
Police said they were not seeking anyone else in relation to the deaths.
Wellington local elections: Who's running for mayor?
RNZ's list of who is running for the capital's top job and what they are standing for.
Oranga Tamariki gets 95,000 reports about possible at-risk children
"As people struggle to access primary healthcare, they show up at A&E and hospital, and those numbers spike. Similar, I have a sense, in the community, as services are harder to access, then people… Audio
School lunches firm Libelle owes more than $14m to nearly 250 creditors
Libelle Group was contracted by Compass to deliver 125,000 meals a day as part of the Ka Ora, Ka Ako programme.
Experts urge drug testing after four hospitalised in Wairarapa
Police are investigating after four people were hospitalised in Wairarapa after consuming an unknown substance. Audio
Army officer's medals returned 7 years after theft
Warrant officer Clive Douglas thought they were gone for good until last week.
Safety and scenery in the balance for waterfront security
As Wellington City Council mulls spending more than $11 million to prevent waterfront drownings, locals say it'll be tough to balance cost, safety and aesthetics. Audio
Council aware of danger before man's waterfront death - coroner
A coroner is urging Wellington City Council to spend the millions of dollars required to install permanent balustrades along the waterfront, following the accidental drowning of Sandy Calkin in 2021. Audio
Watch: 'They are not welcome here' - Man Up protesters disrupt Wellington Pride
Dozens of protesters wearing Man Up t-shirts have met the start of the Wellington Pride parade, performing a haka.
Porirua mayor blasts proposal to sack Wellington water chairperson
Two reports into the water entity released this week have found poor financial oversight and contractor management, and a maintenance spend far higher than some other councils.
Mayor, councillors call for Wellington Water board chairperson to resign
On Tuesday Nick Leggett said he was "taking soundings" on whether he should resign.
Wellington Water told in June some contractors were being investigated
The Commerce Commission confirmed on Tuesday it was investigating "parties that provide services to parties including Wellington Water".
'Piss poor': Horse of the Year contenders stuck in South Island after ferry problems
Passengers booked on Bluebridge's Strait Feronia ferry are "stranded" due to mechanical problems.
'Physical contact' complaint against ACC boss seconded to Health NZ
Health NZ says it was not told that a top ACC official seconded to help out was the subject of a complaint about "physical contact with co-workers".
KO staff told to be 'positive', 'make a choice!' as axe hangs over jobs
More jobs are on the line at Kāinga Ora, while a staffer says they are stressed, exhausted, and disheartened by leaders telling them to stay upbeat.
Cook Islands deal opens up Pacific to China - expert
China will be able to establish a "significant strategic presence" in the Pacific, a security studies professor says.
Expert says China's activity in Tasman Sea serves as 'serious threat'
Canterbury University's Anne-Marie Brady said New Zealand must boost defence spending to protect the region.
Top ACC staffer pulled over to help plug gaps in senior roles at Health NZ
A top ACC boss just five months into his job has been headhunted - temporarily - by Health NZ following a senior leadership exodus, despite ACC facing its own government scrutiny.
Minister for Child Poverty Reduction responds
The government missed its targets across the three primary measures of child poverty. Audio