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'So cheeky and curious': Kea smarter than cockatoos - study
In the latest competition between New Zealand and Australia, researchers at the University of Vienna found that kea were more capable of surprise than cockatoos.
'It was only 20 minutes outside their house': Christmas presents stolen from car
AA says roadside staff are responding to smashed windows more often - "There's definitely a bit more opportunistic theft happening."
'Serious concerns' after cheese dumped at landfill, taken and re-sold
New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) is warning people in the Waikato to be careful of their cheese, after some was taken from Putaruru Landfill and re-sold.
Sexual abuse support services facing cuts have contracts extended
They have been given an extra six months, but are being told not to expect any more than that.
Sexual abuse survivors at risk as funding cuts loom
Sylvia Yandall, HELP's Pasifika Services Manager, told RNZ the funding cut would force them to turn survivors away.
Retraction of key herbicide study won't sway the government's approach
Government agencies are confident the herbicide glyphosate is safe, despite the retraction of a widely referenced study.
'He just fell face first onto the tarmac': Elderly man injured during layover
The family is complaining to Jetstar after not being told airport would close overnight.
'It's not safe in Auckland anymore': Locals worried after fatal bus stabbing
The cordon in Glen Innes has been lifted, and locals are trying to get on with daily routines, but some do not feel safe anymore. Audio
'It's not safe in Auckland anymore': Locals worried after fatal bus stabbing
The cordon in Glen Innes has been lifted, and locals are trying to get on with daily routines, but some do not feel safe anymore. Audio
Altercation leads to fatal stabbing in Mt Wellington
A man suffered multiple stab wounds during a confrontation with a group of people in the Auckland suburb.
Auckland beachgoers warned of 'code browns'
Sewage overflows from thunderstorms over the weekend have impacted water quality at beaches across the central city. Audio
'Always up for a good fight': Health workers strike across the country
In Auckland, hundreds of striking workers picketed outside the central hospital, calling for increased staffing levels and better pay.
Retailers want government to soften stance on card surcharge ban
The government plans to ban surcharges on in-store card payments, like Paywave, by May next year. Audio
Volcanic ash from Whakaari - White Island leads to flight cancellations
It is normal activity and not suggestive of a larger eruption, Earth Sciences NZ says.
Members given extension to take helicopters to exclusive golf club
It comes after Auckland Council issued abatement notices to Mangawhai's Te Arai Links and its sister club Tara Iti to halt helicopter activity after a noise complaint.
Uber loses Supreme Court appeal over drivers' employment status
The Supreme Court has unanimously voted in favour of the drivers. Audio
'Contracting work at risk' after Uber drivers' court win
Business groups are critical of the Supreme Court decision that the drivers should be considered employees.
Trump's tariff 'flip-flopping' has NZ businesses on edge - economist
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the government would continue to push for the removal of US tariffs. Audio
Schools, early learning centres urged to stop using asbestos-contaminated sand
The Ministry of Education says at this stage it doesn't know how many schools and early learning centres might have been using the abestos-contaminated coloured play sand.
Gambling website put on notice, told to stop targeting New Zealanders
The Department of Internal Affairs has given notice to gambling website 20Bet to stop advertising in New Zealand. The offshore gambling website is registered in Cyprus but has been targeting...
Auckland community feeling optimistic shoplifting is under control
Business owners in Auckland's Point Chevalier are starting to have hope that shoplifting is under control after a local supermarket started closing early over safety concerns.
Fireworks blamed as fire tears through paddock
The owner of a paddock where a blaze broke out on Friday out believed fireworks were the cause.
Grave of Kiwi motorsport legend Bruce McLaren vandalised
"We are lost for words as to why anyone would do this," McLarens' family say.
Unemployment rises again to nine-year high
160,000 people are now without jobs, the highest number since 1994.
Sand sculpture world record attempt in Northland
The Guiness World Record attempt is a statement against a fast track proposal by McCallum Bros to mine sand from Bream Bay.
