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Work continues to reopen significantly damaged state highways
Crews are working to "put back better" after last week's severe weather wreaked havoc on the transport network. Audio
Students learn better in uniform, headmaster says, brushing off cost concerns
The head of an Auckland high school is defending high uniform costs, arguing it is in students' best interests - and cheaper for parents overall. Audio
Council turns to AI to cut cost of residents' recycling errors
Almost a third of Auckland's recycling now ends up in landfill, costing ratepayers millions of dollars annually. Audio
Paid parking at Mount Cook raises $214,000 in month
The Department of Conservation began charging for parking at Punakaiki, Franz Josef and Aoraki-Mount Cook in December, as part of a trial. Audio
'Gutless' for Luxon not to rule out Trump's Board of Peace - Goff
Winston Peters says the World Health Organization has forgotten its original mandate, but Phil Goff has rubbished the idea of NZ quitting and says it needs to stand up to Donald Trump. Audio
Luxon throwing Bishop under the bus on housing, Hipkins says
The Labour leader has accused the prime minister of starting this election year by "panicking". Audio
Luxon confirms he's about to announce election date
The first National Party caucus of the year is about to get underway. Audio
Govt making moves to stop people stripping rock pools of sealife in Auckland
Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says he is considering bans. Audio
Campers trapped by slips wait for crews to clear roads
While some people are still isolated in Northland after flooding, more rain is forecast to hit the region, as well as Auckland and Coromandel. Audio
Govt making moves to stop people stripping rock pools of sealife in Auckland
Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says he is considering bans. Audio
'Shocked, but not unprecedented': Former ABs captain on Robertson sacking
Taine Randell says a "terrible" culture had led to record defeats and regular losses. Audio
Leaders to meet over tourists trashing Blue Spring
A councillor said tourists were clogging composting toilets with rubbish, throwing coins in the spring and parking dangerously on the roadside.
Warnings over car heat missing the mark for some dog owners
People continue to underestimate the risk for their pets, an SPCA inspector says. Audio
Labour wants streaming levy to fund local productions
The revenue would be reinvested into local productions. Audio
Minister says Blue Spring not a priority after councillor seeks funds to protect site
The minister suggested councils look options they might have at their "fingertips" to generate revenue, such as car parking charges. Audio
Car touchscreens concerns prompt push for buttons
The body that oversees safety of vehicles in New Zealand said it will reward higher ratings to cars with physical buttons. Audio
Auckland scientists hope to develop groundbreaking treatment for melanoma
With a $1 million grant, University of Auckland scientists hope to change the lives of hundreds of Kiwis who lose their lives to melanoma cancer each year. Audio
KFC app 'more secure' than Manage My Health, expert claims
Colonel Sanders has better web security than many digital health providers, an IT expert has claimed, blaming the government for not enforcing standards. Audio
Leader warns tourism risks Blue Spring taonga
He says issues are caused by poor behaviour and an influx of visitors. Audio
Shoppers out in droves for new alternative supermarket
Kai Co aims to give shoppers an alternative to the Woolworths and Foodstuffs duopoly. Audio
Heat alerts issued as temperatures set to soar
Councils are warning locals to get ready as a heatwave looks to blanket parts of the country. Audio
'A lot of queries' as anxiety about stolen health data grows
GPs are being inundated with questions from patients about the Manage My Health hack - but they don't have the answers. Audio
US attack on Venezuela clearly illegal: Helen Clark
The former PM says there is a case for Nicolás Maduro to appear before a criminal court, but the attack wasn't legal. Audio
Holiday road tolls ends with seven deaths
While the number of deaths is lower than the last two years, police say they will not celebrate until the number is zero. Audio