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Gaza aid organisations struggle to get supplies into city
It comes as a court temporarily blocked a decision by Israel to ban 37 aid organisations for failing to cooperate with new rules. Audio
Anonymous survey for supermarket suppliers too scared to speak out
The survey will help the Commerce Commission identify the biggest problems it needs to focus on. Audio
Iran conflict: Request for Australian help shows the changing nature of warfare
The Australian government is considering a request for help with protection against Iranian drone and missile attacks. Audio
Worries AI could be used by supermarkets to charge customers more
An expert is calling for legislation to block the use of dynamic pricing in supermarkets. Audio
NZ's tallest tower or its biggest demolition job?
Two years since construction halted and its owner went into receivership, the future of the 56-storey Seascape is up in the air. Audio
Shortage of ADHD drugs expected to last all year
Pharmac is warning drug supply remains unpredictable due to increased demand and manufacturing constraints. Audio
How do airlines judge when it's safe to fly near a war zone?
The conflict in the Middle East is continuing to disrupt global air traffic with nearly 4000 flights a day being cancelled across the region. Audio
Should third-party vehicle insurance be compulsory?
An Automobile Association road safety spokesperson says the costs could outweigh the benefits. Audio
Low vision Kiwis have lower average life expectancy, research finds
The report by Blind and Low Vision NZ used anonymised data from StatsNZ to compare the experience of people with visual impairments to other groups. Audio
Why some newer smartphones may be hit by 3G shutdown
All three main mobile operators are shutting down their 3G networks and upgrading their sites to either 4G or 5G. Audio
Companies could favour road as KiwiRail assets face decline
KiwiRail has to meet budget cuts of $200 million over the next three years. Audio
WNBA back on fit-again Charlisse Leger-Walker's radar
Charlisse Leger-Walker has bounced back from injury and the WNBA is back in her sights. Audio
Expert warns lack of staff, experience and support will see future wastewater failures
Catastrophes like the recent sewage spill in Wellington will happen again due to a lack of skilled water operators, a water engineer says. Audio
Is 'March Madness' already hitting commuters?
The spike in Auckland traffic congestion is known as 'March Madness', but are travel times already picking up? Audio
New health and safety laws won't keep workers safer - experts
Experts warn proposed changes to health and safety laws won't shift the dial on the country's dire death and injury statistics. Audio
How a 30-year-old from Hawke's Bay got picked for UAE's first Winter Olympics
Determination is at the heart of how a Hawke's Bay-raised athlete became part of the United Arab Emirates first ever winter Olympic team. Audio
Mayor wants government to consider investor's Chateau Tongariro proposal
The proposal from an unnamed investor is to return the Chateau Tongariro to its former status as a hotel, Tongariro Mayor Weston Kirton says.
Ex-ministry staffer accuses government of ignoring education experts, teachers
The staffer worked on the curriculum until the middle of last year and said it was chaotic and politicised. Audio
Call to levy services to keep financial mentor sector viable
Financial mentors say organisations that benefit from their services should be willing to pay a levy. Audio
How flushable sensors could be used to help clean up Auckland's beaches
Auckland University has been piloting flushable sensors designed to detect underground sewer faults. Audio
A new way to find out how to pay less for power
The Electricity Authority's price comparison site comes after years for soaring bills and a government review. Audio
