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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
'It's my ship and I'm gutted': Former minister on Manawanui sinking
Ron Mark says the project to convert the vessel had "astonished our partners": "No one anticipated that she'd hit a reef." Audio
Handing over personal data: What are your rights?
Not every business is following best practise when it comes to storing your information, nor disposing of it when it is no longer needed. Audio
'Be prepared to receive it back' - Jones on heated confrontation with protesters
The Resources Minister says he has every right to shout back at people if he is being yelled at in public. Audio
Luxon says he hasn't seen mysterious tobacco tax cut advice
The Prime Minister says he has "every confidence" in Casey Costello, despite Treasury saying a recent change will benefit a tobacco giant. Audio
'Stinks like corruption': Labour on tax cut helping tobacco giant
The tax cut for some tobacco products will do nothing for the health of Kiwis and is merely a "handout" to the tobacco industry, Labour's Ayesha Verrall says. Audio
Building reforms won't lead to another leaky homes crisis - minister
The Minister for Building and Construction says he is confident an overhaul of Building Consent Authorities will not leave the country open to a re-run of the leaky homes debacle. Audio
Last day for flood-affected Aucklanders to sign up to buyout scheme
More than 7000 properties were affected by the catastrophic storms, but fewer than half that number have registered so far. Audio
'This is the start': Mayor threatens more protests over hospital downgrade
More than 35,000 people marched on Saturday and there's more to come, Jules Radich says. Audio
Crackdown on teacher-only days 'red herring' - principals
The government has announced schools will no longer be allowed to hold teacher-only days during the school term. Audio
'It's not just putting a skin on a mannequin' - national taxidermy competition begins
The aim is to make your entry look the "most alive", but a key rule is no domestic pets. Audio
Bird of the Year: Hoiho yellow-eyed penguin named 2024 winner
The yellow-eyed penguin are one of the rarest penguins in the world, with just 1700 pairs remaining. Audio
Auckland CBD crime just shifted elsewhere - Labour
The government is hailing a 22 percent drop in serious assaults in the Auckland CBD, but stats show crime is rising across the region. Audio
Government chatbot 'ringfenced' to specific websites
Gov-GPT cannot make anything up or think for itself, and it can only summarise information and bring things together, Callaghan Innovation says.
Air NZ engine that caught fire during flight brand new, source says
The engine, which had only flown three times, caught fire on a flight to Wellington earlier this month. Audio
Patient harm can't be avoided amid understaffing - ED doctor
Health professionals say understaffing in the health sector is a product of the stress and strain within the system but needs to be fixed. Audio
Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine provided sustained effectiveness against death, study finds
A major study into the effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccines in New Zealand has found the Pfizer injection provided sustained protection against death. Audio
Trans woman to compete in third cycling event
Cyclist Anna Skinner says competing in the Hunter Civil six-hour mountain biking event in November is "of huge significance" after doing a lot of self-advocacy to compete. Audio
Kiwi actually an Australian immigrant, experts say
Some species long thought to be native to New Zealand are actually Australian immigrants, new research has found. Audio