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The diverse experiences of farming
A lot of urban dwellers get their information about farming from supermarkets, new research suggests. A Massey University research project surveyed over 1300 urban and rural people about their views… Audio
Who has been invited to apply for fast-track consents?
The government's released the list of organisations provided with information on how to apply - just hours before public submissions on the bill close.
Luxon boosts defence amid rising global tensions
As global tensions escalated this week, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was touring South East Asia, strengthening defence and security ties.
Back home, his government was accused of drifting away… Audio
No stalking law is 'embarrasing'
The Panel talks to CEO of Women's Refuge Dr Ang Jury about how dangerous stalking is, and how the police need it to be a criminal law for things to improve. Audio
$10b transport plan gets tick from Canterbury mayors
The plan includes the proposed Woodend Bypass and a second Ashburton bridge as key projects.
City Gardens Apartments no longer dangerous fire risk, council says
Residents won't need to evacuate a fire hazard prone building if certification data comes back saying it is no longer dangerous.
PM seeks to strengthen defence ties with Philippines
With the world growing increasingly volatile, Christopher Luxon has sought to strengthen defence ties with the Philippines - making it easier for both countries' troops to work together. It's the… Audio
The timeline of a prison corruption and bribery scandal
Petrol station rendezvous, $3700 cash and ice cream containers of food: This is the Rimutaka Prison scandal played out.
More cost cutting in health sector
Te Whatu Ora has detailed more cost-cutting expectations to health professionals, such as no backfill onwards if staff are sick, and an end to double shifts which pay overtime.
Executive director of… Audio
Over 60 Muriwai homes pulled apart as final part of storm recovery
More than sixty homes in Muriwai are being pulled apart as Auckland Council moves into the final stages of storm recovery. Audio
Call for a specific law to address stalking
A call tonight for a specific law to address the crime of stalking. It follows revelations police failed a young Auckland law student who was later brutally murdered by a man she'd complained to them… Audio
Te Whatu Ora orders staffing clampdown in bid to save money
Health NZ has ordered an end to double shifts and imposed new limitations on replacing sick staff in wards during the day to save money.
Orchestra students back in school for the holidays
Nicky Fogden-Smith, Coordinator and Course Director of the NZ Secondary Students' Symphony Orchestra, speaks to Bryan Crump ahead of the orchestra's concert in Christchurch. Audio
Aotearoa's Islamic community urged to stay vigilant after Australian stabbing
The Federation of Islamic Associations has advised the community to be careful this weekend in the wake of an attack at a church in Australia.
Latest job stats show public sector cuts being felt
Trade Me data showed listings for jobs in central government were down 77 percent year on year. Audio
Does the location determine a driving test outcome?
It's long been thought that where you choose to sit your driver's licence test impacts how easy or difficult it will be to pass. Now, new data released by Waka Kotahi has given credence to this. Audio
Pair sentenced to at least 10 years' jail for murder of Angela Blackmoore
David Hawken and Rebecca Wright-Meldrum have been sentenced to life with no parole for 10 years for their parts in the 1995 killing.
Government sent 'please explain' to council over Golden Mile
The contents were revealed in correspondence from Simeon Brown and Chris Bishop to Wellington's Mayor.
Calls to make stalking a crime after student's murder
The current law isn't fit for purpose, a clinical psychologist says. Audio
Mental Health Foundation proposes cutting nearly 20% of staff
Chief executive Shaun Robinson said it has not had any government funding cut, but government-funded contracts have not kept pace with rising costs.