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Teen missing from Auckland's North Shore for over a week
The 16-year-old was last seen in the Unsworth Heights area.
Dunedin students face rising rents despite more properties on offer
The number of rental available has seen rents stable or falling for most of the country - apart from Dunedin. Audio
Auckland school Southern Cross Campus lockdown lifted
Southern Cross Campus in Auckland's Māngere went into lockdown briefly on Wednesday afternoon.
Owner illegally takes dogs into Tongariro National Park
The woman has been fined $400 after posting photos of her dogs at the National Park on social media.
'May get worse': Unemployment rate rises to highest level since 2020
The rate has been steadily going up as businesses either sack staff or stop hiring. Audio
Wood smoke, traffic fumes polluting Christchurch's air
An expert explains what that means for people's health, and what needs to change.
Trump trade tariff decision came 'blunt and late' - Luxon
It comes as top diplomat Vangelis Vitalis heads to Washington in the wake of the decision to impose 15 percent tariffs on New Zealand. Audio
What's replacing NCEA and how to have your say
Explainer - The system is going away - but what's taking its place? Here's what we know so far. Audio
Forest & Bird slams govt land law overhaul as 'conservation retreat'
The groups say the proposed law changes shift focus from protecting nature to exploiting it for commercial gain.
Weather: Frosty but fine start to the weekend
It's a chilly morning for many across the motu, with Taupō & Timaru clocking temperatures as low as -3C at 7am Saturday.
Investigation following fatal motorbike crash in Pukekohe
Police said they had been searching for a stolen motorbike in the area shortly before the death happened.
Sunny skies, chilly winter nights return
Most of the country can expect clear skies this weekend, but possible thunderstorms and even hail could come during rush hour today.
Hamilton brawl: Family of man who died release statement
The family of Tyreece Te Pairi, who died while celebrating his upcoming 21st birthday said they had laid their son to rest.
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'100% we got it right': Minister defends confusion over tsunami alerts
NEMA will work with phone companies to try and sort any glitches, Mark Mitchell says. Audio
Tsunami threat extended as surges hit shores
Tsunami currents have reached parts of the country and people should stay away from beaches until at least 3pm. Audio
New workplace survey warns of mass GP exodus
The Royal New Zealand College of GPs survey of more than 1300 doctors showed a significant numbers are about to leave the workforce. Audio
'Very cunning': Unexpected hitchhikers troubling mechanics
There has been a spike in cases of rats chewing through the electronics of cars, with insurers also reporting an increase in damage claims. Audio
The handwritten note missing tramper Roy Arbon left behind
Search teams have spent more than 750 search hours looking for the West Coast beekeeper.
'A lot of rain': Widespread disruption from power cuts, road closures
Hundreds of customers were without power and there has been widespread disruption on the roads on day two of bad weather affecting the North Island. Audio
What you need to know about why nurses are striking
Explainer - Nurses and midwives held a strike for 24 hours in protests over staffing levels and pay. Here's what you need to know. Audio
How to watch Tuesday's meteor showers
Bad weather threatens to spoil the show, but here's how to watch the spectacle if clouds stay away.
Luxon defends voting changes after Collins raises problems
Reports say Attorney-General Judith Collins has found 100,000 people could be disenfranchised by the changes. Audio