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The New Zealand Association of Scientists co-president says she does not want to see major job losses through the government's science reforms. Audio

The Minister for Māori Development appointed eight new members, removing well-known Māori academics - which raised some eyebrows. Audio

A weekend blaze on Māngere mountain scorched 3 hectares, with 19 crews battling it overnight. Audio

Scientists are testing Fiordland's black corals against heat waves in the lab to see if they can survive the effects of climate change. Audio

New Health Minister Simeon Brown may be hamstrung in how much he can change, as cuts to the health system are "writ in stone", union head says. Audio

A lot of expat New Zealanders live in the area. Audio

The iconic yellow-eyed penguin / hoiho is facing possible extinction due to a number of factors, including human interference.

Six planets are lining up across the night sky this month in a so-called "parade of planets". Audio

The Problem Gambling Foundation says children should never have been able to purchase gambling products ... even for their parents. Audio

It's the biggest land owner along the Desert Road, looking after 23,000 hectares of land, and says businesses will be "severely impacted". Audio

Samir Derek Belhajjam fled from a police transport vehicle outside a court. Audio

Florence Pugh and Kieran Heinz are among the stars in town. Audio

Residents in a tiny community see the funny side of getting their shovels out when weekends roll around. Audio

You might soon be paying another 10 cents per litre when you fuel up.

That's the challenge from a pizzeria trying to deter fans of one contentious flavour. Audio

The boy who died after falling from a cliff near Hāhei Beach in Coromandel was 13 years old. Audio

Felix Xie studies chess for up to seven hours a day in his quest to become a Grandmaster. Audio

The cost of school uniforms is an age old problem with some topping $1000, but it's now more difficult than ever, a researcher says. Audio

MetService says most parts of New Zealand are in for another cool week - though there should be less rain. Audio

165 descendants of the Williams brothers have collectively submitted against the Treaty Principles Bill. Audio

"It sounded a bit like they had a Formula One car in the backyard." Audio

A cold summer is not translating into high fruit and vege prices, an expert says. Audio

A meteorologist unravels why these holidays have been a fizzer so far, and when brighter days might arrive. Audio

A Kiwi in Vanuatu says the mood has shifted around Port Vila's collapsed CBD building, with locals feeling it is unlikely they will find anyone else alive.

The festive season is just around the corner - and there's rain on the way for many parts of New Zealand. Audio