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People living on the streets of Auckland say a lack of voting information and accessibility is stopping them from exercising their democratic right. As New Zealanders cast their votes in this year's… Audio

Witnesses to a stabbing at an Auckland dairy say they will never forget the shocking scenes of a couple being attacked in their own shop.

The husband and wife are both in hospital - he has critical… Audio

October has only just started, and stores are already gearing up for the Christmas season.

In Auckland, shops are aglow with festive lights and adorned with ornaments, sparking the holiday spirit… Audio

Auckland's Mayor says the sinkhole pumping sewage into the Waitematā Harbour is a consequence of a city with old infrastructure. It's expected to be ten days before crews can stop the flow from the… Audio

A gut cancer patient paying more than $100,000 for treatment wants Pharmac to fund the drugs that are keeping her alive. 

And she's not alone - gut cancers are one of the most common form of cancer… Audio

It hasn't been the best morning for travellers trying to fly into or out of Auckland - or for commuters trying to get around the city. It was a bit of a pea-souper across the City of Sails, and… Audio

Patients with life limiting conditions say New Zealand is lagging behind other OECD countries when it comes to funding new and breakthrough medicines. The group "My Life Matters" represents more than… Audio

Patients with life limiting conditions say New Zealand is lagging behind other OECD countries when it comes to funding new and breakthrough medicines. The group "My Life Matters" represents more than… Audio

Patient Advocate organisation My Life Matters says New Zealanders' ability to get new and breakthrough medicines lags behind other OECD countries and this morning it's holding a protest and campaign… Audio

The mother of an 11-year-old killed in a bus crash on Mt Ruapehu has told a court of her anguish at losing her daughter.

Ruapehu Alpine Lifts was operating the shuttle bus that overturned after its… Audio

Auckland fruit and vegetable growers are worried lack of sunshine is harming the quality of their produce and lowering its value.

Last month, Auckland had only 4 days without rain, and growers say… Audio

When New Zealand was announced as co-host for the Football World Cup, the country's legion of Brazilian fans were ecstatic about seeing the women in yellow and green on these shores. But, all of… Audio

A busy central Auckland road has been closed because of a large sinkhole.

College Hill is cordoned off between Scotland and Wood Streets and Auckland Transport says a detour is in place.

Three bus… Audio

About 50 firefighters fought a blaze at a petrol station on Auckland's Great South Road overnight.

Fire and Emergency were called out to the fire at the Takanini Z at around 4am this morning.

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For many in the north and east of the north island, the persistent rain is getting on top of us - literally and emotionally.

A study in China found that people were 25 percent more likely to report… Audio

Displaced homeowners affected by this year's weather events will receive weekly payments, to help with temporary housing, while the future of their flood-damaged homes is still uncertain. Auckland… Audio

With only ten sleeps until the FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off, New Zealand's migrant communities are getting together to welcome their teams and cheer for their home countries. This morning, players… Audio

The union representing youth workers says Oranga Tamariki needs to do a better job of protecting the safety of young people in the justice system. Eleven staff have now been stood down at an Oranga… Audio

Auckland City Mission says the high cost of living is forcing people to live on the streets as winter sets in and temperatures plunge.

More and more are huddled in flimsy cardboard shelters, seeking… Audio