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Paula Southgate says she is not standing for re-election as she wants to make way for emerging leaders and spend more time with her friends and family.

The union has serious concerns about the firetruck fleet, with numerous reports of breakdowns - some in the middle of responding to an emergency.

As she prepares for the largest fight of her career, Mea Motu is pushing her body to the breaking point and badly missing her five kids. Video, Audio

Ali Riley thanked the firefighters and first responders "still out there fighting for our friends and neighbours".

Algal bloom can damage ecosystems and be harmful if touched or consumed.

If you're driving in Illinois it is mandated your car must have a steering wheel, on Christmas Island the crabs get right of way and in Alabama legislators felt it necessary to prohibit driving while… Audio

Flags will fly at half mast on government and public buildings when Lyn Fleming is farewelled.

Seeing sharks in the water is normal at this time of year.

This is award-winning Kiwi comedian Melanie Bracewell's first summer away from New Zealand, so she joined RNZ for a virtual NZ roadie. Audio

The east side of the country should be prepared for cloud, wind and showers in the coming days, according to MetService.

"I tell my right foot to go somewhere, and it wants to go somewhere else. I gotta be very precise about, moving around, especially when I start moving fast on stage." Audio

The man was fishing off rocks on the southern end of Piha when he fell into the water on Thursday.

Korean Gochujang pork belly is popular and people go bonkers for the Big Mac in a pie. But the pie de jour is their beef brisket with jalapeno bacon relish. Audio

According to travel writer Peter Janssen it must be built before 1967, have been continuously serving beer and have some architectural integrity. Audio

Two names continue to dominate the annual list.

For most people one Great Walk is achievement enough, but Romain Groleau had bigger plans. Audio

Two police officers and two other people have been injured after a vehicle crashed into the site of an earlier crash.

Last year's drownings total was the lowest since 2018 and the third lowest in nearly two decades - but older men continue to be victims.

The driver is facing charges of murder and attempted murder and was due in court today.

A man has been charged with murder and attempted murder after an incident in Fairfield on New Year's Day.

Nadia Lim and her husband Carlos Bagrie are among the recipients of New Year Honours from the farming community.

Fashion designer Kate Sylvester's self-titled label is closing after "30 fabulous years", but her fight against fast fashion is only ramping up.

From supermarket rat infestations, to job cuts, a hīkoi, and the Marokopa man who continues to evade police - here are some of the biggest NZ stories from 2024.

The late Malcolm Legget - who has become a MNZM for services to cardiology - used to say: "It is amazing what you can achieve if you don't mind who gets the bouquet."

Sir John Gallagher, a major shareholder and director of Gallagher Holdings, has been recognised in the New Year Honours for services to business, education, philanthropy and the community.