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KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals boom
"Even middle-income people exploring their options" as the economy and cost-of-living bite, one provider says Audio
'Out of control' costs force airline to close services
In September the airline will stop flying between Blenheim and Christchurch, and Christchurch and Wanaka. Audio
'Great Rides' need double the money to keep running smoothly
Maintenance funding for the country's 'Great Rides' trails will need to double in the next decade, or some will degrade so much they will lose that status. Audio
Work begins on Napier's $110m civic centre redevelopment
Eight years ago, the entire civic centre was damaged in an earthquake and deemed unusable. Audio
Can gas from food scraps fill an energy void?
Proponents of biogas say it has the potential to help fill the shortfall from declining gas fields in this country. Audio
KiwiRail bans 2500 workers from using sleep meds citing safety concerns
The company's chief medical officer says melatonin and Zopiclone are not compatible with safety critical work.
The Kiwi who tried to stop the OceanGate Titan disaster
Rob McCallum raised concerns about the subs construction five years before the implosion. Audio
Story of Rotorua soldier brought to life in opera
Written by acclaimed New Zealand composer Dame Gillian Whitehead, it tells the true story of Roger Ingram Te Kepa Dansey. Audio
Kiwi company launches power saving panel
Once installed homeowners get insight over how they're using electricity, the ability to automate appliances and advanced electrical safety features.
New data being considered in family harm and gender-based violence
Research into gender-based violence and family violence has for the first time examined a wider set of data, to get a clearer picture of deadly violence against women and children. Audio
Plan to combat 'stubbornly high' suicide rates launched
More than 600 Kiwis died by suspected suicide last year, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says. Audio
Nearly half fail to stop or prepare to stop at rail crossings - KiwiRail
There have been 25 collisions at crossings in the last two years. Audio
'Utter mismanagement': Firefighters Union calls for independent inquiry into FENZ
FENZ chief executive Kerry Gregory says significant changes have already been made. Audio
FENZ apologises to volunteer firefighter after 10 year battle
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has apologised unreservedly to a former volunteer firefighter for failing to properly investigate a series of complaints.
Telehealth just 'hit and run' medicine
A leading GP says the new 24-7 health service due to go live soon is not fixing the problem. Audio
Fewer young people interested in leadership roles - survey
A global survey shows fewer younger workers have their eyes on the corner office. Audio
More businesses paying ransoms to cyber criminals
A survey of 150 New Zealand organisations found that 44 percent of those targeted in the past two years paid up. Audio
ADHD drugs shortage has Kiwis sweating over employment
A new survey shows around a third of diagnosed New Zealanders worry they might lose their jobs if they can't get the medication they need. Audio
Schools fear children could die as learning support nears breaking point
Teachers and principals are calling the situation "dire", according to a new report. Audio
'Read the room': Andrew Little to ask council not to sign more Golden Mile contracts
Wellington mayor says project has been given the green-light, and it appears Little did not understand council process. Audio
The company that wants to recycle all of Britain's EV batteries
Batteries for electric vehicles are notoriously difficult to recycle. Audio
Kiwi Cardinal expects new Pope to speak his mind on social issues
Pope Leo XIV has stood up for helping migrants, equality for women, climate change, John Dew says. Audio
Fears of political interference over doctor shortage
Politicians should not be allowed to decide who can practise, the Medical Council warns. Audio
Why you should unplug your phone once it's charged
There's been a 17 percent rise in fires started from lithium ion batteries used in phones, hearing aids and power tools, an insurer says. Audio
Outgoing public spending watchdog laments state of reporting
Poor performance reporting, difficulty tracing what government spending actually achieves and the erosion of trust in the public sector have been key concerns of outgoing Auditor-General John Ryan. Audio