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Penguins being attacked by dogs at Auckland beach
Some dog owners ignore the signs saying where dogs are allowed or not, the Muriwai Environmental Trust says.
Wellington's abandoned Reading Cinema sold
Tory Whanau is welcoming the sale of the city's earthquake-prone Reading Cinema after a proposed $32m deal fell through last year.
Where to travel for Christmas in 2025
Feeling disenchanted after getting rain for Christmas? Check out these destinations next year instead.
Shark attacks rare, but swimmers should be wary, scientist says
The risk of attacks is pretty low, says shark scientist Dr Riley Elliott, but people should remember "it is their supermarket we are venturing into".
More getting into festive spirit by ditching alcohol
It's that time of year - where Christmas parties and events are filling the calendar.
Jetstar spreading its wings with additional trans-Tasman routes
An extra aircraft will land in Christchurch on Sundays and four more trans-Tasman routes are set to launch in the next six months. Audio
Homes set to face even bigger power price
More needs to be done as consumers face higher power bills over the coming years, a spokesperson for the Electricity Authority admits.
How to keep the costs of Christmas down this season
The costs of Christmas are already adding up for many of us, so RNZ has some money-saving hacks to help you avoid being in the red this holiday season.
New whooping cough cases almost double in a week
The latest figures from ESR show 156 new cases were reported last week, up from 80.
Stench-plagued locals rejoice as treatment plant turns off deodorisers
The deodorisers are like spraying cleaner into the air, locals say. With them off, it's "literally a breath of fresh air".
Government mulls giving Commerce Commission more power
MBIE has begun consultation on the review which could give the Commerce Act more power.
Company in firing line over Northland power debacle wins Wellington contract
Omexom has been contracted as the new fault response and maintenance provider for Wellington Electricity.
Te Papa makes $750k in two months from international visitor fee
Ticket sales are about on track, and are expected to ramp up over summer, the national museum says. Audio
Archives NZ, National Library to cut 27 roles
The Department of Internal Affairs wants to bring the two organisations under the joint leadership of the Chief Archivist and National Librarian.
Veterans criticise Agent Orange appeal
The government is going to the High Court to challenge the late Sir Wira Harawira's claim that his brain tumour was linked to exposure to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. Audio
After the Hīkoi: 'I'm really proud of our country'
The protest against the Treaty Principles Bill turned into a party after te Hīkoi mō te Tiriti left Parliament and headed to Waitangi Park for music, kai, and a bit of a rest.
'We have no illusions': Retirement village residents wary of merger
Residents at a Wellington retirement village are concerned about the quality of care hospital patients will see under a takeover by a US private equity firm.
Bringing kiwi back to the capital
Behind the hills of Wellington city, the Capital Kiwi Project's land spans more than 23,000 hectares. Audio
'We need to be as prepared as possible' for next pandemic - Bloomfield
A summit on pandemic preparedness is underway in Wellington.
More Kiwis on on track to spend on Black Friday this year
The number of people planning to shop on Black Friday this year has jumped to 51 percent, according to a survey.
ESR proposes to cut 8% of workforce
Cost cutting necessary to fit within a new 'funding envelope,' the Institute of Environmental Science and Research says.
DIA restructure finds more job cuts, despite protests from staff, union
The Department of Internal Affairs plans more jobs cuts too, but critics say staff are now overloaded and it will affect the Crown's relationship with Māori.
'Get on with it' - Wellington councillor publicly scolds colleagues
Wellington City councillors were told they needed to improve their behaviour "otherwise there will not be a next election for us".
Stab-proof vests not always available - ambulance worker
The vests are meant to be worn by staff responding to mental health callouts, but are sometimes multiple hours' drive away. Audio