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'Because of the Jaz brothers': Stanford defends deportation changes
The law changes would have the ability to deport people for "simple immigration administrative mistakes", a lawyer claims. Audio
'I'm going to tell her exactly where she can put her thoughts': Collins on Helen Clark
The defence minister has criticised two former PMs for attending a Chinese military parade. Audio
Cost deterring people from getting vital flu vaccine - pharmacist
Despite the worst of the flu season having already passed, cases are still appearing, especially among children and the elderly, she says. Audio
Helen Clark hits out at 'more politicisation' on part of SIS
The former prime minister made the comments as she was questioned about her decision to attend a massive military parade in Beijing. Audio
'Rather a relief' not to meet Putin or Kim, Clark says
The former prime minister has defended attending a commemoration in China to mark 80 years since Japan's surrender and the end of World War II. Audio
Call for government action after council misses out on new water entity at last minute
Thames Coromandel council was shunted from a deal on the last day for councils to submit their plans for Local Water Done Well. Audio
Doctors fear law change would gag healthworkers from speaking out
But Health Minister Simeon Brown insists the bill does not restrict workers from raising safety concerns.
Spring has sprung so where's the sun?
Many parts of the country are in for above normal rainfall during Spring, the most variable of the four seasons. Audio
Hipkins accuses Willis of letting RBNZ chair 'mislead' public
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has labelled the handling of the resignation of the Reserve Bank governor as a "complete debacle". Audio
Government loans to keep small airlines afloat
Small passenger airlines are set to receive up to $30 million in loans from the government to help with rising costs. Audio
DOC's new campaign puts NZ's population at 695 billion
Most of us know what New Zealand's human population is, and the Department of Conservation says we can now say the same for our plants and animals. Audio
Reserve Bank chair's resignation timing 'not unusual', Christopher Luxon says
Christopher Luxon says he has confidence in the management of the Reserve Bank, in spite of the departures of the bank's governor and chairperson. Audio
Luxon says economy improving, despite poll woes
The Prime Minister laid the blame on the previous government for the current economic situation. Audio
Students marked 'absent' during teachers strike
Parents of students at a Wellington High School are annoyed their children were marked as absent on a day when school was closed. Audio
Trade Minister's tariff message to US: Give us some 'certainty'
The "see-sawing" nature of the tariff rate that went from 10 percent to 15 was harmful for Kiwi businesses, Todd McClay says. Audio
'We want this matter resolved': Mayor on gang violence
Arrests have eased tensions but it's "still a concern" that those responsible for several shootings remain at large, Bernie Wanden says. Audio
Entire class of university students told to re-sit exam after AI concerns
More than 100 post-graduate finance students need to explain their code after a lecturer questioned whether some used generative AI tools. Audio
Finance Minister keeping 'open mind' on future of Ministry for Women
Finance Minister Nicola Willis said it was too early to say if the ministry, and Pacific Peoples, should be rolled into larger agencies. Audio
What we know, and don't know, about the mystery mayday call
The call off Wellington's coast sparked a full search, but nothing has been found. What happened? Audio
The law student who took on Auckland Transport and won
The 20-year-old took the agency to court over 'unlawful' speed bumps. Audio
Trump tariffs make shipping to US 'complex' - NZ Post
NZ Post has temporarily suspended parcel service to the US due to confusion caused by the tariff regime. Audio
Elderly renters, women struggling with cost of living
A researcher says rising rates, insurance and power bills are hitting the elderly hard especially those who are renting or women. Audio
Staff shortage leaves more kids needing emergency dental treatment
"By the time they come to us they've got toothache, or abscesses... they're in pain by the time they come to us." Audio
