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What are the Chinese naval vessels doing in the Tasman Sea?
The New Zealand Defence Force, in conjunction with Australian authorities, are continuing to monitor a People's Liberation Army - Navy (PLA-N) Task Group on Sunday. Audio
No, 'Harbor Lane' is not closing: Online store cashes in on Wellington's gloom
"If a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is," Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young told RNZ.
Over-fuelled plane leaves uni-bound passengers behind
Passengers on a domestic Air NZ flight were told 13 volunteers would need to get off the plane or all the baggage would be left behind. Audio
Towns deserted after Desert Road closure - Is a confusing sign to blame?
A "confusing" sign may be to blame for a "devastating" loss in business, owners say. Audio
'It's for New Zealand' - Crowd protests Begonia House demolition with sit-in
More than 150 people, including one who had flown in from England, took part in a sit-in at Wellington's Botanic Garden on Sunday.
Former ACT president's name suppression went on too long - advocate
A survivors' advocate says sex offenders should not be able to get name suppression for as long as Tim Jago had.
'Boot the Bill': Plea for government to put a stop to military-style camps
"The right to campaign, protest, and petition is a blessing we have," Children's Minister Karen Chhour told RNZ in response.
Ohakune businesses thriving after Desert Road closure
SH1 between Tūrangi and Waiouru - including the Desert Road - closed on 13 January.
Could this festival replace Homegrown in Wellington?
While it is not a music festival, there'll be a sea shanty sing-along at New Zealand's first-ever Seaweed Festival.
Union calls on PM to rule out privatisation
ACT leader David Seymour is being slammed for his "extreme right-wing policies" after saying Aotearoa needs to get past its "squeamishness" about privatisation.
Union mulls stab-proof vests, personal alarms after nurse attacked
Mental health nurses are "so worried about their safety" and more needs to be done, union says. Audio
The café brewing second chances
Trade School Kitchen opened in August 2018, with the intention of supporting women who had undergone barista training whilst in Arohata Prison upon their release.
Ecostore worker's eyes permanently damaged due to chemical burns
The worker had hazardous chemicals sprayed into his eyes while making dishwasher powder.
Seabather's eruption: Rash plaguing beachgoers
Swimmers at beaches up and down Auckland's east have reported itching, rashes and red spots after entering the water.
'Disappointing': Pollution keeps waka ama clubs out of water
The council says it is turning a blind eye for the club which is preparing for national championships.
Nelson community turns out for vigil for slain police officer
The rain fell like tears in Nelson as a vigil was held for the first New Zealand policewoman killed in the line of duty.
First court appearance for man charged with murder over officer's death
The man accused of killing a police officer has been remanded in custody after appearing in the Nelson District Court.
'It's a nightmare': Man with disability still in motel nearly three months on from floods
A Dunedin man with a learning disability is spending Christmas Day cooped up inside a motel, as the date to move back into his flood-damaged house keeps being pushed back. Video
Carjack victim's dismay at second prisoner escape from hospital
A woman who was carjacked by a prisoner who escaped Waikato Hospital last month is shocked another prisoner from Spring Hill Corrections Facility has escaped from custody at the same hospital again.
Women's self-defence course fighting for its future
Funding cuts have put a personal safety and self-defence education programme at risk of closure. Video
What we know about the man accused of shooting a CEO
Luigi Mangione, 26, is an Ivy League graduate from a prominent family, who once favourably reviewed the manifesto of the Unabomber.
80 percent of 18-year-old prisoners have gang affiliation
Prisons are the biggest recruitment centres for gangs, and more needs to be done to protect young people behind bars, lawyer says.
'Just ill-informed': Anger as all Marsden Fund humanities research cut
Academics says the changes are short-sighted, but a business group says it will boost productivity. Audio