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Farmer has $60k worth of calves stolen
Jen Corbin said it's the second time she and her husband have had stock stolen by cattle rustlers in as many years. Audio
Seymour's 'dropkicks' comments about voters 'unhelpful' - Goldsmith
The government is moving to cut when people can enrol to vote, and officials warn it could hit turnout. Meanwhile, the Justice Minister has critcised comments by the ACT leader. Audio
Air NZ partners with OpenAI to help avoid flight delays
The airline is part of a select group that has been given the opportunity to partner with the organisation behind ChatGPT, in a first of its kind collaboration in New Zealand. Audio
High cost of butter hurting bakers, families
The price of butter in Aotearoa is now 120 percent higher than it was a decade ago. Audio
Supermarket pricing errors cost NZers millions a year - Consumer NZ
A mandatory pricing accuracy code is needed to hold supermarkets to account for errors, Consumer NZ says. Audio
The famous Dunedin Study gets world-wide attention
Global leaders are now hoping to use the research to help policymakers around the world. Audio
Police hope new shoplifting team brings relief for retailers
The team is looking at retail offending in the areas around Mount Roskill, Mount Albert, Avondale, Point Chevalier and Ponsonby. Audio
New working group looks to demystify Pharmac fund
"It is not a healthy process," the group's chair says. Audio
Tasman's new rain radar location yet to be decided, MetService says
The weekend announcement of a new rain radar came after years of campaigning, with the region considered a national blank spot. Audio
Boy racer crackdown reveals number of cars aren't safe
A police operation discovered 20 percent of vehicles at a street racer meet on Saturday weren't road worthy. Audio
Hundreds lose power, roof torn off as severe gales lash Northland
Severe gales downed trees and powerlines across the region. Audio
Farmers blame supermarkets over butter prices
Federated Farmers dairy chair Karl Dean says while the market always fluctuates, consumers are often missing out when prices do drop. Audio
Urgent repairs for stopbanks in Tasman ahead of more wet weather
The region has been slammed with two major floods in the past two weeks and Earth Sciences New Zealand is forecasting more wet weather for later in July and into early August. Audio
Concern as signs point to more heavy rain for Nelson Tasman region
More significant rainfall is expected across parts of the country, including in the waterlogged Nelson Tasman region. Audio
'What are lives worth?': Neighbour describes being first on scene of triple-fatal crash
A woman and two children were killed in Waiuku when their car left the road on Tuesday.
'Like porridge slipping off hills': Council facing massive repair bill
A council boss says the clean-up after recent flooding could cost "between $20-25 million". Audio
'It's not too late': The search for Baby Anahera's mum
A coroner's report into the death of a newborn baby found at a recycling plant has revealed the "extensive" inquiries to try and identify her family. Audio
'Stop making excuses': Low-rate mayor's advice to other councils
Whanganui's average rates increase of 2.2 percent is the lowest in the country. Audio
Auckland Transport collects almost $19 million since parking fines hiked
About 140 infringements are issued across Auckland per hour, Auckland Transport's head of parking compliance says Audio
Tasman communities hit by growing trees not slash - forestry industry leader
Residents across the Tasman region say forestry slash has exacerbated flood damage. Audio
'Won't be able to keep bailing out': Luxon on future floods
The government is looking at what the Tasman district needs, but in the long-term it can't keep bailing people out after disasters, the PM says. Audio
Whanau hits back at Chung over 'malicious, sexist rumour' sent to councillors
Mayoral hopeful Ray Chung says sending an email containing third-hand claims might not have been the best idea, in hindsight. Audio
The Big Sleepout is back
The Sleepout involves people spending a night out in the elements to get a glimpse of life on the streets. Audio
'Deeply concerning': The exodus to Australia
For many Kiwis "the centre of gravity" is now across the Tasman as they see relatives and colleagues leave New Zealand. Audio
Kaipara will fight hard to retain vacant seat for Te Pāti Māori
The Te Pāti Māori co-leader says the newly chosen candidate is prepared for the battle to keep the seat in his party's hands. Audio