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Call for more medical access to commonly used illicit drugs
Psychedelic drug use has more than doubled in New Zealand, a new report shows. Audio
Government looking at making lifejackets compulsory
It comes after findings a mother and her young son would have had better chances of surviving a capsizing, if they been wearing them. Audio
NZ embassy staff and families evacuated from Tehran
The embassy in the Iranian capital has been temporarily closed due to the war with Israel. Audio
Locals say supermarket fire 'absolutely devastating'
Fire and Emergency says the investigation into a blaze which severely damaged a central Auckland New World supermarket will include the building's sprinkler system. Audio
Israel waited until 'last possible moment' to attack Iran, ambassador says
The Israeli Ambassador to New Zealand says Israel will continue its operation against Iran until it feels it's no longer in danger of being annihilated. Audio
More than 200 Northland doctors, dentist striking over pay
Staff will walk out from Whangārei Hospital and be picketing outside the Kaitaia Hospital. Audio
'No innocent players': Peters says NZ won't be taking sides in Israel-Iran conflict
Peters said the provocative behaviour by both Israel and Iran is to be criticised. Audio
No plan to halve sick leave, Minister says after PM's comments
But Brooke van Velden says there might be other changes coming. Audio
Six-year-old believed among two killed after boat capsizes off Taranaki
Two people died and a third person was taken to hospital after the capsize off South Taranaki on Sunday. Audio
'It reverberates': Air NZ boss on Air India tragedy
Greg Foran, who has just returned from New Delhi, says everyone in the airline sector is affected by the crash overnight. Audio
Fieldays boss expects 2025 sales to top last year
And with still two days to go, including 'Super Saturday', chief executive Richard Lindroos is quietly optimistic. Audio
Super Rugby semifinals: History favours Chiefs, Crusaders
It's semifinal time in Super Rugby with three New Zealand sides and an Australian team seeking to cement their place in the final. Audio
Firefighters struggling with ageing truck fleet - union
The firefighters union says overheating equipment in a 28-year-old fire truck is symptomatic of the workers' ageing tools. Audio
'Devil will be in detail': Luxon on USA-China trade deal
But the prime minister says it can only be a good thing as the global trading environment seeks more certainty. Audio
'Risky, misses the mark': Lawyers sue government in test case over emissions
The government is relying too heavily on planting pine trees, which even its own advisers oppose, a lawyer says. Audio
Avoid store-bought baby food unless travelling, nutritionist warns
It comes after the UK's National Health Service advised parents not to rely on baby food pouches as everyday meals after six brands failed to meet key nutritional standards. Audio
NZTA proposes SH1 change for cars using Cook Strait ferries
The official route of SH1 through Picton could change to match the route cars now take to enter and exit Cook Strait ferries.
'Extremely unhelpful': US criticises allies as NZ bans two Israeli ministers
Winston Peters says the pair 'actively undermine peace and security', but the US has called the sanctions "extremely unhelpful". Audio
Fear of reprisals if stalkers warned without target's knowledge
An anti-stalking advocate says a proposed new law has a worrying caveat in which stalkers can be warned by police, without the victim first being notified. Audio
Nationwide public transport card delayed again
The first phase was meant to roll out by mid-2025, but has been delayed, with no revised date offered by NZTA. Audio
Labour keeps door open for Te Pāti Māori, but urges focus
Chris Hipkins says Te Pāti Māori needs to focus on important issues such as jobs, health and homes, like Labour is. Audio
How Auckland ratepayers can learn their new property valuations today
Auckland Council will release the rating valuations for Auckland's 630,000 properties online soon. Audio
More thunder, lightning set to strike North Island
More than 3000 lightning strikes were recorded overnight, with most striking over Kaipara Harbour. Audio