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The 'candy' was put into parcels that were distributed to 428 families, but the Mission has so far only been able to contact 100. Audio

A survey shows only 2.7 bikes on average are secured to the rack but it's still "a no-brainer" asset for Wellington Audio

A professional dog walker fears her business could be in jeopardy if Christchurch City Council limits the number of dogs she can walk at any one time.

As the government moves to lift a 30-year moratorium on gene technology outside of the lab, a geneticist says New Zealand has been behind the curve for too long. Audio

Arch Jelley turned 102 today, and coached John Walker, among others. These are his Olympics reckons. Audio

70 percent of local business believe industry conditions will continue to decline over the next 12 months. Audio

Nicole McKee says Police Association president Chris Cahill is throwing his toys out of the cot. Audio

They say road works, no parking and anti-social behaviour are putting customers off. Audio

Inmates need to receive appropriate healthcare if they are to be released into society at a low risk of reoffending, a lawyer says. Audio

An Otago PE teacher has been on the edge of his seat as two of his former students have claimed Olympics medals - and the whole town has been celebrating, he says. Audio

"It's having a real impact on their mental health, their wellbeing, their hope for their future," said Kick Back's Aaron Hendry. Audio

"Unite for Seniors" is a new nationwide campaign backed by the Retirement Village Residents Members Association. Audio

The mega polytech institution, Te Pūkenga, has recorded a healthy amount of cost saving, flying in the face of the government's claims it has failed. Audio

The commission estimates the number of over 65s who are renting could double by 2048, to more than 600,000 superannuiants. Audio

A manager of two Christchurch eateries is urging people to bypass the delivery giant and order from them directly. Audio

They are performing at the Embassy Theatre in Wellington for the opening of the film Taki Rua - Breaking Barriers. Audio

Transpower said they currently have no way to pay compensation after a Northland power pylon collapse left thousands without electricity in June, and that may be a question for the contractor at… Audio

Auckland councillors will vote tomorrow on whether to outsource operations or retain the status quo of all the city's swimming pools and leisure centres. Audio

Jamie Kleine says there is concern over the acute stabilisation unit being inundated with closures since it opened about a year ago. Audio

The discovery of a water dragon in the wild in the Tasman district comes with fears over invasive species. Audio

Life-saving minutes are being lost because the new bumps slow emergency vehicle response times, a Wellington councillor says. Audio

People visiting a place of worship and local businesses are the culprits, Sally Britnell says, and it's forcing her onto roads to get around. Audio

The derelict property now has a hefty bill of $318,000. Audio

The chronic doctor shortage is being felt across the country, but it is those in the regions and rural areas that are feeling the most pain. Audio

The release of the inquiry's final report has prompted calls for the government to look identify who they belong to and reconnect them with family. Audio