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NZ woman dies after having drink at wellness retreat
It's suspected Rachael Dixon was poisoned by mushrooms in the drink, Australian media report.
Childhood eczema children's book to help young sufferers
Eczema is a common condition amongst Kiwi kids and adolescents. In fact, between 13 and 15 percent of them experience the effects Author Kristin Kelly has published a book for them to better… Audio
Cantabrians most pet-obsessed in country
It seems Canterbury is our most pet-obsessed region with more than 8.2 percent of rental property searches on Trade Me, specifically wanting a house allowing pets. Trade Me's Property Director Gavin… Audio
'Traumatising event': Woman 'grabbed', held at knifepoint in car theft
A staff member at Oamaru Hospital was held at knifepoint while a man tried to steal her car, its chief executive says.
Hundreds of jobs to go at Oranga Tamariki
Oranga Tamariki - The Children's Ministry has today confirmed plans to disestablish 447 jobs - reducing its workforce by nine percent. Reporter Jemima Huston spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Great Barrier residents squeezed out of market by holidaymakers, locals say
Great Barrier Island residents are living in caravans, tents and shipping containers, claiming wealthy holidaymakers buying up baches have pushed them out of the market. Audio
Call for four-lane highway between Auckland and Kaikohe
The government is being urged to upgrade the "dilapidated" SH1 as soon as possible.
Judge grants stay for terminally ill man charged with dairy murder
Henry Fred's trial for the stabbing of worker Janak Patel has been halted due to his illness.
Man pleads guilty to manslaughter of 39-year-old found dead at motel
The offender can now be named after admitting his role in the March death.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 17 April
On today's episode we hear from Resource Minister Shane Jones on reducing barriers to coal mines, we get Labour's reaction to the changes from leader Chris Hipkins, journalist and media commentator… Audio
Invercargill down to just one parking warden
A councillor says delivery drivers are openly flouting parking rules in the absence of anyone to police them.
Mangawhai is growing but teens have no local high school
Educationalist Jill Corkin is leading a community intiative aiming to get a secondary school built in Mangawhai, one of Northland's fastest growing areas. Audio
'Worried, angry' - Dentist liquidation alarms patients
Patients of an under-investigation dentist fear losing thousands of dollars.
Iwi steps in to ease gang tensions after rugby club van shot at
Mongrel Mob and Black Power leaders are confident the fracas was a "one-off", Ngāti Kahungunu chair says. Audio
Draft code of conduct for lobbyists 'watered down, meaningless'
Transparency International says a draft code of conduct for lobbyists has been so watered down from the initial version, it is meaningless. Audio
Ngati Kahungunu steps in to ease gang tensions in HB
Ngati Kahungunu has stepped in to ease gang tensions after a Hastings rugby match two weekends ago turned violent, and a van carrying a visiting team was shot at. The iwi's chair Bayden Barber spoke… Audio
Northland businesses make case for upgrading main highway
An alliance of Northland's biggest businesses is hoping a new report will make the case for upgrading the region's main highway so compelling, the government won't be able to refuse. Peter de Graaf… Audio
Massey Uni plans to open Singapore campus
The University formalised its so-called enhanced partnership with private tertiary education provider PSB Academy in Singapore on Tuesday. Massey University's deputy vice-chancellor students and… Audio
Air NZ announces first electric plane flights
The cargo-only route will go several times a day, carrying mail and parcels for NZ Post. Audio
Jury selection continues in Donald Trump's criminal trial
Donald Trump is charged with falsifying business records, related to hush-money that was paid to porn star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. Philip Crowther spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio