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Ferries cancelled as snow, wind and rain forecast to lash country
Interislander and Bluebridge have cancelled Cook Strait sailings ahead of swells of up to 7 metres. Audio
Prisoners to be banned from voting again, defying court ruling
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says Cabinet has agreed to reinstate a total ban - defying both expert advice and a High Court ruling. Audio
Tory Whanau quits Wellington mayoral race
She says former Labour MP Andrew Little entering the race "changed the game". Audio
Northland set for another wet start to the week
MetService says there is still a risk of thunderstorms in the upper North Island too. Audio
'A very special occasion' - PM reflects on Pope Francis' funeral
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said it was a great honour to have represented New Zealand. Audio
Early eggs hopeful sign for bumper blue penguin season in Ōamaru
The species usually lay their eggs between late July and mid-November, and may now manage a second crop. Audio
PM won't step in over Peters' comments in RNZ interview
Meanwhile, the Green Party co-leader says NZ First is "rinsing the biscuit tin with the latest outrage" with its plans for a private member's bill on defining "woman" in law. Audio
Peters defends gender bill during fiery RNZ interview
The NZ First leader has mounted a defence of his party's proposal to define "woman" in law when questioned over its enforcement. Audio
New waiata released to commemorate Māori Battalion
A new bilingual waiata has been released to mark the first Anzac Day without any living members of the 28th Māori Battalion, after Sir Robert 'Bom' Gillies died last year. Video, Audio
Mayor hopeful boil water notice will be lifted today or tomorrow
It cannot be lifted until the water regulator Taumata Arowai is satisfied the council has complied with directions. Audio
Reserve Bank has to 'show some restraint' as budget slashed, Willis says
The budget has been slashed by about 25 percent. Audio
'Made-up number': Doctors dispute minister's pay claim
Simeon Brown has accused the senior doctors' union of using patients as "bargaining chips". Audio
How safe is tattoo ink?
Researchers overseas found some tattoo inks can contain potentially harmful chemicals.
Law lacks teeth to deter NZ companies that greenwash - consumer boss
He was reacting to an $8.8m fine for an Australian business over its claims about "ocean plastic". Audio
Delight over discovery of 'cute' Gollum galaxias fish in Southland stream
Named after the Lord of the Rings character, the fish is known for its large eyes, stocky body and blunt, rounded snout. Audio
Hopes new funding will spur tourists to go beyond Queenstown
The government has announced another $13.5 million to help get international visitor numbers back on track. Audio
Surge of interest in new 'golden visa'
Dozens of applications have been received since the introduction two weeks ago. Audio
Minimum practice hours needed if second drivers licence test dropped - AA
The Transport Minister says the changes would include a complete alcohol ban for learner and restricted drivers of any age. Audio
Live: Luxon denies tension with Peters after criticism
The foreign minister took a swipe at the PM for calling world leaders to discuss the US tariffs without consulting him. Audio
China doesn't want trade war, but will fight back, ambassador to NZ warns
Dr Wang Xiaolong rejects the trade war has come about because China had not played fair. Audio
'Stabbed in the back': Union on Woolworths restructure, store closures
The union for supermarket staff say some workers feel like they are "being stabbed in the back" as Woolworths moves ahead with a restructure. Audio
10% US tariff on NZ looks set to remain, officials clarifying
The Finance Minister says diplomats are working "at pace" to figure out the situation.
Willis insists NZ must withstand global volatility
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has urged Kiwis to be "resilient" in the face of the global economic turmoil brought on by hard-hitting US trade tariffs this week. Audio
