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Paid parking at tourist hot spots won't deter visitors, DOC says
The Conservation Department is planning to charge for parking at the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks, Franz Josef Glacier, and Aoraki Mount Cook. Audio
Main highway still shut after deluges, slips, evacuations and floods
With the main tourist route to Fox Glacier closed, a lodge owner has seen more than half of her bookings for one day disappear. Audio
What does a Donald Trump victory mean for New Zealand's economy?
The outlook is "pretty grim", one expert warns - but it could open doors for us in other markets, if it doesn't lead the world into war. Audio
Possums will evolve to resist 1080 poison - expert
It comes as a study finds West Australian brushtail possums have developed resistance to 1080 after natural exposure to the toxin in local plants. Audio
Impact of force in boot camps needs to be assessed before final decision - Children's Commissioner
Dr Claire Achmad says "we must be very cautious here", and take time to thoroughly consider the issue from all children's rights angles. Audio
Wellington road plan just 'one piece of the puzzle'
The government 's preferred plan for the capital includes two new road tunnels, but public transport investment is needed alongside it, a regional councillor says. Audio
Could individual letterboxes be on the way out?
Among mail changes being proposed is allowing NZ Post to deliver to "cluster" letterboxes. Audio
Matt Doocey backs Gumboot Friday after Mike King's alcohol comments
The government is still backing Gumboot Friday after King said alcohol was not a problem for mentally unwell people. Audio
Moving Speedway from Western Springs best decision for city's economy- councillor
The council has vote to move the speedway from its home, but Speedway NZ says it was left in the dark. Audio
Podiatrists being able to prescribe medication will save time and money
The move has been a long time coming, but is likely another 18 months away, Podiatry NZ says. Audio
'Horrific scenes' at boy racer event
The mayor says the community was lucky no one was seriously injured or killed. Audio
'Unbelievable' - Labour furious over Prebble's Waitangi Tribunal job
"It's just incredible what this government will do," Willie Jackson says. Audio
Record breeding season for Northern Albatross
33 chicks have left the colony at Pukekura/Taiaroa Head in Dunedin and will spend up to a decade at sea. Audio
'Someone could be killed' as police pull back from mental health call-outs
The ambulance union wants stab-proof vests for all workers. Audio
Insurance bills have 'increased horrendously', expert says
House insurance in particular has soared by 97 percent in the past decade, Consumer NZ says. Audio
NZDF has 'no timeline' for Manawanui fuel tanks
It would be "inappropriate" to comment on timelines - and who's paying, Commodore Brown says. Audio
Aussie Senator on why she yelled at King Charles
Speaking to RNZ, Thorpe says she is loud and proud and calls out injustice where she sees it. Audio
Police Minister rejects claim police raid on gangs 'state-sponsored terrorism'
The raid was part of the police's bid to stem organised crime and Te Pāti Māori's response was "emotive and ridiculous", Mark Mitchell says. Audio
Bayly's 'loser' comment reveals government attitude to workers - Hipkins
And Bayly would be gone if he were a Labour MP, the opposition leader says. Audio
Mayor calls for clarity from Minister as Wellington observer appointed
Lower Hutt's mayor says most metropolitan councils will soon face the same problem Wellington does on funding water infrastructure. Audio
Principal gives thumbs down to Seymour's revised school lunches
At least one principal is unhappy with the changes to the school lunch programme. Audio
Why some streets are danger zones for falls
60 percent of over 2000 spots surveyed were found to have trip hazards. Audio
Peters' $100 billion 'future fund': Where will the money come from?
Winston Peters says his party's proposed $100 billion 'future fund' may involve cutting taxes for offshore investors - but not local firms. Audio
100 New Zealanders in Florida as Hurricane Milton leaves trail of destruction
A Kiwi living in Florida was forced to evacuate twice but feels lucky that her house has survived the destruction. Audio