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Tiny tsunami took place after 6.8 magnitude earthquake in South Island
The tsunami was only 10cm, GNS Science says. Audio
Chris Hipkins unimpressed with RMA invitation
The government needs to compromise if it wants bipartisan support, the Labour leader says. Audio
11-year-old mistakenly put in mental health facility given two doses of antipsychotics
Matt Doocey told Morning Report the situation is hugely distressing. Audio
11-year-old girl put in mental health facility after being mistaken for a 20-year-old
The girl was also handcuffed after being misidentified by police officers. Audio
Prisoner on hunger strike after alleged beating calls for footage to be made public
Dean Wickliffe's lawyer says the 77-year old wants people to see what had happened to him. Audio
How regions will be affected as lab tech strike begins
More than 70 percent of New Zealand town and cities would lose access to medical laboratory testing for their public hospital, or primary care system, or both for at least 72 hours.
IKEA aims to open first New Zealand store before Christmas
It is expected to have a distinctly Kiwi flavour as well, with potentially even a garage as part of its home showroom.
'People have had a guts full': Mayor furious after 'brazen' shooting
The pair, aged 23 and 25, are believed to have known the victim. Audio
New Zealand magic act fools Penn & Teller
Wellington-based trio Laser Kiwi have managed to impress two of the biggest names in magic. Video, Audio
Willis warns job market won't pick up just yet
But the finance minister is optimistic New Zealand's GDP will continue to grow. Audio
Library staff call for help over rising tide of aggressive incidents
An open letter says councils and the government need to make sure workers are safe. Audio
New Zealand wine sales in US increase, for 16th year in a row
Sales of New Zealand wine have increased in the US - "a bright spot in an otherwise declining import sector", the New Zealand Winegrowers industry body says. Audio
Greens call for release of 77-year-old on prison hunger strike
Wickliffe, 77, who served a life sentence for manslaughter, was recalled to prison for not residing at his approved address.
Tougher Official Information Act penalties needed, Chief Ombudsman says
The departing Chief Ombudsman says the Official Information Act is fit for purpose but the attitude of government agencies needed to change. Audio
Cut back on your showers, Aucklanders warned
"It's incredibly dry out there," Watercare's boss says, as the city's drought plan is activated. Audio
Teen back to class after world-record-breaking run
Tauranga's Sam Ruthe, 15, has become the youngest runner to break the 4-minute mile. "He's always been quite a shy kid," his father says. Video, Audio
International conflicts see prices at petrol pump fall
Fuel prices are down 5 percent, despite earlier predictions they could top $3 a litre. Audio
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