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While most places named by Donald Trump as targets of increased import tariffs may be unimpressed, some inhabitants of tiny Norfolk Island are overjoyed to be listed. Audio

"We'll get in our liferafts and we'll survive," the captain told the crew as the navy ship grounded in Samoa, the full transcript shows.

The Queenstown Lakes District Council has started pumping at least 12,000 cubic metres of treated wastewater into the river per day.

The 31-year-old was arrested three days after a bag of critical medical supplies was stolen from the Taieri Airfield in January.

Willie Apiata has been advocating for five years to have all veterans recognised and compensated for their service. Audio

Prisoners eligible for parole are having to wait longer for an early release because of under-resourced rehabilitation and reintegration programmes. Audio

Chris Hipkins says it was a mistake to "accept Winston Peters' recommendation" for two mega ferries, but the NZ First leader is pushing back . Audio

Timothy Tu'uaki Rolleston-Bryan died after a dog attack at a property north of Katikati. Audio

A dog that spent more than 400 nights in a Northland animal shelter has finally found a loving home. Audio

Asked if ACT would back the plan, the prime minister said he would "worry about that down the road". Audio

After a back surgery that ended his career, Jake Gleeson brought a claim against his ex-team doctor.

The Whānau Mārama New Zealand International Film Festival couldn't continue unless it disestablished three full-time roles, the festival chair tells RNZ's Culture 101. Audio

Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis says she is considering 'structural separation' in the New Zealand retail grocery market.

The man's business was not registered and not subject to food safety standards.

Tyrone Munns, 39, was found critically injured at a social housing complex near the start of March.

The man was found dead on the front doorstep of a home on Onslow St in Kawerau in February.

Dr Catherine Crofts is worried over potential ramifications on Kiwis who are punished for taking prescription drugs. Audio

A clinician and vaccination expert is calling on everyone to do the responsible thing and get their flu jab - to protect their own health and the rest of the community. Audio

Western Springs Speedway is a burden on the ratepayer, and fewer people go there than to the corner dairy, according to Auckland's mayor.

International media and scientists are lapping up footage of a real life 'Sharktopus' filmed near Auckland. Video

"These decisions will place the most significant restrictions on New Zealanders movements in modern history," then-PM Jacinda Ardern said in announcing our first Covid lockdown.

People are advised to avoid beaches and marine areas at the bottom of the South Island.

Geoffrey Francis McIver, 54, was struck by a freight train at a pedestrian crossing last week.

There's evidence of "ballistic blocks" being ejected up to 600m high.

It is expected to have a distinctly Kiwi flavour as well, with potentially even a garage as part of its home showroom.