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Pharmac considers extension to free vaccination programme
The meningococcal B vaccine programme for children under the age of 1 is due to end in August.
Auckland's new electric ferries set to make waves worldwide
The first of two fully electric ferries will undergo tests in the Hauraki Gulf after being launched this morning. Video, Audio
Tech experts fear cybercriminals will exploit end of Windows 10 support
New Zealand technology experts are increasing calls for people and businesses to upgrade their Microsoft devices, as Windows 10's support expiration looms.
How Auckland ratepayers can learn their new property valuations today
Auckland Council will release the rating valuations for Auckland's 630,000 properties online soon. Audio
'Changing paperwork is not going to fix funeral debt'
The New Zealand Funeral Directors Association is disputing calls from the advocacy group Death Without Debt to remove them as cremation middlemen.
World-first NZ study could help stamp out superbugs
It aims to map antimicrobial resistance hot spots across New Zealand to help combat a growing global health threat.
Man to serve 19 years in jail for murdering Ellerslie couple
Shu Man Poon wiped tears from his eyes with his head bowed as the sentence was handed down.
Waiuku's $383k safety improvement project paused after criticism
The Auckland Transport proposal has been a source of contention among the local community.
Piha lifeguards save 26-year-old in dramatic rescue
Sam Johns was about to tuck into a morning coffee before the rescue.
Measles outbreak in NZ would be 'like a nightmare'
There are grave concerns among medical experts if there is a measles outbreak in Auckland.
Country records fifth warmest April on record
Warm northerly winds that raised temperatures may affect snowfall in the South Island, warns NIWA
Calls for probe into cuts to Te Whatu Ora anti-fraud roles
The public service union is calling on the auditor-general to investigate proposed job cuts to Te Whatu Ora anti-fraud roles.
'It'll free up resources in the health system'
A new treatment option for people with multiple sclerosis could alleviate resource strains on New Zealand's health system.
Living roof project could provide green shoots for Auckland's concrete jungle
Those working on the Living Roof Monitoring project atop of Auckland's Central Library say the benefits could be wide ranging.
'A curiosity bite' - Shark researcher says attacks low risk after Fiordland incident
Marine researcher Adam Smith says he was intrigued to hear that a diver had been bitten in Dusky Sound, after spotting a white pointer on camera in February.
'Hopefully we can fish them to extinction' - pest eradication at Auckland lake
A pest eradication project at a lake north of Auckland is cleaning up water that has not been the same since a fanatical fisherman illegally introduced invasive fish more than 50 years ago. Audio
Auckland motorists hit by new public parking fees
From today, Auckland Transport is upping its parking prices by 50 cents an hour, catching some by surprise. Audio
Dramatic boat rescue in stormy weather
A woman who was "quite distressed" and stranded alone on an anchored yacht was rescued off Whangaparāoa Peninsula early this morning.
Company behind Covid tracer app helping doctors fight impending antibiotic resistance crisis
The project will prompt doctors to prescribe more safely, to reduce the looming risk of antimicrobial resistance, which one professor describes as: "A silent pandemic that is occurring globally." Audio
Govt investment sought for Eden Park upgrade plan - CEO
The chief executive of Eden Park, Nick Sautner, says he has approached the government to try to secure funds for the stadium's upgrade.
Elephant seals lived 'from Cape Reinga to Bluff' before humans arrived - study
New research suggests a distinct lineage of elephant seals were well established in New Zealand at the time of human arrival.
NZ's largest cemetery is full, funeral director blames Auckland Council
Waikumete Cemetery in West Auckland has now run out of burial space and paused any new adult burials until 2027.