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Peters heckling: 'Absolutely a sackable offence', says lawyer
A Wellington worker's heated exchange with Winston Peters at a public press conference has landed him hot water with his employer. Audio
'Straight-out thuggery': Tournament promoted by Dan Hooker under fire
The 32-fighter event is being promoted as having no professionals and no weight limits. Audio
Staged reopening of asbestos-affected museum 'days or weeks' away
The Auckland War Memorial Museum is hoping to open part of the building within days, as it loses thousands of dollars daily. Audio
'Too dirty': Testing station turns away drivers over state of cars
Teen missed his restricted driver's test over VTNZ's claimed 'health and safety' issues with dog hair and sand. Audio
NZ groceries cheaper than UK, Australia, if you take off GST
Woolworths New Zealand claims a 'full basket' in New Zealand is 10 percent cheaper. Audio
Why the c-word 'still has the ability to shock'
In the wake of the recent controversy, a University of Auckland linguistics expert says he believes it is still one of the worst swear words.
Pay equity-affected support worker challenges minister to do her job
"I challenge you to give it a go sister," a disability support worker said. Audio
'Bridging the generation gap': 83yo and 21yo partner up to take on the world
The unlikely duo will represent New Zealand at the Bridge Championships in Denmark later this year. Audio
Cleaners doubling as security guards at rural Waikato hospitals
Health New Zealand said the an 'integrated' service operates at all four rural hospitals in the Waikato. Audio
Taking Tinā to the world, as threats of film tariffs loom
The producers of NZ movie Tinā are not letting Trump's threat of massive film tariffs stop them from spreading their story. Audio
'Misleading labels': Welfare group's complaint about colony eggs
SAFE wants the word 'caged' put on labels to make consumers aware where the eggs come from. Audio
Almost 120 employees with disabilities face uncertain future after recycling plant blaze
Almost $200,000 has been raised for workers with disabilities who have been left without a place to work after their North Shore recycling plant burned to the ground last week. Audio
Boy wins competition, but not given medal due to being homeschooled
When 12-year-old George Fisher got first place at the North Island secondary schools mountain bike competition he was given a certificate but not the first-place medal.
'More opportunity': Successful Kiwi designer moves business to Australia
Kiwi clothing designer Jerome Taylor has packed up to do business in Australia instead saying his decision was based on the number of opportunities there. Audio
'See where life takes you' - becoming a qualified tradie at 56
A Nelson woman who recently qualified as a tradie at the age of 56 following a difficult battle with cancer has some simple advice for anybody considering a career change at a later stage in life… Audio
Patient left pregnant after doctor failed to insert contraceptive says ACC must do better
Jessie's claim for cover was declined by ACC, which considered the pregnancy as the injury.
Kiwis feeling panicked over phone notifications
More than one third of Kiwis under the age of 30 feel anxious about the number of notifications they get, research has found. Audio
'Pebbles for penguins': You can now buy from tariffed-hit Heard Island
A waddle of penguins are resorting to rockonomics in the face of Trump's tariffs. Audio
'Unfeasible': Nick Mowbray says Trump's tariffs would cost Zuru $3b
The owner of the toy giant says the tariff flip-flopping has put plans for a factory in Thailand on hold and he wants more 'adults' in the decision-making room. Audio
Social supermarket helping feed struggling families
Shoppers use a points system and can buy the heavily subsidised groceries at about a quarter of the cost. Audio
Health NZ looks to axe jobs from team that brings in millions
The team is dedicated to clawing back over-payments, hunting down fraud and auditing. Audio
'Hands on each other's throats': China, US tariff war will be felt by NZ exporters - expert
Donald Trump's 104 percent tariff on China has come into effect. Audio
Cafe forced to find new name for popular 'Cinna-buns' after cease-and-desist
A large US company - which has brought its chain to New Zealand - sent them a cease-and-desist letter saying they can longer use the name or anything close to it. Audio
Energy drinks banned at Wellington school
A Wellington school is banning highly caffeinated energy drinks from next term, after a spike in the number of students going to the sick bay after drinking them. Audio
Funeral industry says laws haven't kept up with technology
They also said there are no clear rules around what to do with ashes no one collects. Audio