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Air NZ defends cuts to flight routes and capacity
It is blaming less public servant travel and mechanical issues for the loss of seats, among other issues. Audio
What's behind the surge in Kiwis getting health insurance?
New Zealanders have less faith they will be able to access to the healthcare they need, the head of the country's biggest insurer says. Audio
Is NZ ready for AI-generated TV ads?
The legislation has not kept up with the technology, an intellectual property lawyer says. Video, Audio
Dunedin Hospital scaleback: 'The longer you wait, the more likely you'll suffer harm'
People will die if plans to scale back the redevelopment are carried out, the Nurses Organisation says. Audio
Mayors told two weeks ago Dunedin Hospital build was still all go
Bryan Cadogan says he was "given the assurances that the promises would be kept" at a forum. Audio
Air NZ to stop direct flights from Invercargill to Wellington
It is putting profit ahead of its social responsibility to service the regions, a community leader says. Audio
Calls for bird-terrorising cats to be contained to owner's property
Cats are the only animals allowed to roam free and as a result, they are creating havoc amongst bird populations, Forest and Bird says. Audio
Did National check its numbers before new Dunedin Hospital promises?
Thousands of people are expected to protest today over the latest setbacks in the rebuild project. Audio
Youth councillors given voting rights on committees
It's a controversial move, but the mayor pushed the proposal over the line. Audio
More Kiwis taking a second job due to cost of living crisis
The side hustle is becoming an essential to make ends meet. Audio
The consequences of losing trust in our public institutions
The effects are "profound", with trust being part of the glue that holds society together, experts say. Audio
Frustration as mall traffic causes airport delays
Large crowds at new outlet mall are resulting in congestion that's frustrating airlines.
Working from home: Why employees like it, and what the law says
The government has told department bosses to get their staff back into the office - but will they come? Audio
'Deeply, deeply sorry': Mayor apologises after rates error hits poorest residents
More than 600 of Tararua District's "most vulnerable" ratepayers owe thousands after the council discovered an error in calculating direct debits. Audio
NZ lawyers struggling with mental health issues
A new survey has found lawyers in Aotearoa are among the unhappiest in the world.
Feathers fly in dispute over parrot's new home
A tug-of-war over a kākā parrot called Charlie is seriously ruffling feathers in the south. Audio
Government's anti-working from home move a 'total distraction' - union
The government caused Wellington's retail woes and forcing public service staff back to the office is not going to fix them, a union leader says. Audio
Frontline health services compromised as govt cuts costs - doctors
Eighty percent of trainee doctors have reported resources being cut in their services, their union says. Audio
What are Urban Miners - and what are they mining?
They currently divert between 24 and 25 tonnes of electronic waste going to landfill each year. Audio
Trapped climbers at risk of frostbite as they continue to wait for rescue
An Alpine rescue crew is in touch with the climbers stranded since Tuesday and is continuing to assess their conditions. Audio
'Bold move': Auckland uni making course covering Treaty compulsory
Waipapa Taumata Rau will teach knowledge of the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand history and skills such as methods of thinking. Audio
Malaysian environmentalist - Stop sending us your rubbish, NZ
The closure of Oji's Penrose paper mill means Aotearoa will be sending another hundred thousand tonnes a year of cleaned waste paper to Malaysia for recycle. Audio
Meet the cutest little devils you'll ever see - literally
The young sisters have relocated from a wildlife facility in Tasmania as part of the zoo's Tasmanian Devil ambassador programme. Audio
Sick New Zealanders missing out on clinical drug trials, specialist says
A specialist is concerned sick New Zealanders are missing out on clinical drug trials, due to Aotearoa falling behind with funding modern medicine. Audio
Grindr hookup upsets Virgin airline
An airline which fired a staffer after a Grindr hookup while on 'fatigue leave' would not have if he was married and straight, an employment law expert says. Audio