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'There is money' - Call for the Government to stump up on cancer screening promise
During the election campaign Christopher Luxon committed to lowering the age of screening for bowel cancer. Audio
'Mixture of people' expected to farewell deceased Mongrel Mob leader
In the lead-up to a large gang tangi, Hawke's Bay police have been engaging with locals, gang leaders and whānau of the deceased. Audio
'He's wrong': Peters disputes Seymour's ferry claims
"He's wrong on the figures that he's used, he's wrong on the question of privatisation and he's wrong on the question of what it's going to cost," the new rail minister says. Audio
Concerns over Auckland Airport disruptions going into holiday period
There has been at least 20 baggage system failures at Auckland Airport within the last month, Board of Airline Representatives said. Audio
Advocates divided as government unveils Cook Strait ferry plan
Ahead of the announcement, transport advocates are divided over whether rail-enabled ferries are needed. Audio
Rehoming greyhounds to be a 'special project', Winston Peters says
Some former racing dogs will be rehomed overseas.
Hipkins questions why only Māori MPs rebuked over haka
A number of non-Māori were doing the haka from their seats during the first reading of the Treaty Principles Bill and haven't been referred by the Speaker, Chris Hipkins says. Audio
'The government can't step in and save every business': Local MP on Save Our Mill
Upston was one of around 500 people who attended the meeting on Monday night. Audio
Winds well above 100km/h in Canterbury
It could be a wet day ahead for many, MetService says. Audio
Plastic pollution treaty blocked by 'small group of countries' at UN talks
Fiji's representative Dr Sivendra Michael told RNZ Morning Report that fossil fuel and petrol chemical lobbyists flooded the negotiations in South Korea. Audio
Farm at centre of bird flu outbreak expects more test results back
A second free-range farm is also expecting test results today to confirm whether the virus has spread. Audio
'Treating it like playing with Lego': Criticism of Government's plan for fewer trees on farms
The Forestry Owners Association says they're trying to fix a problem that doesn't exist and are using a blunt tool to do so.
'Grave concerns' for missing Aoraki Mt Cook climbers
Search teams on Monday found an ice axe and a jacket to belong to the party. Audio
Son of couple who gifted Begonia House questions $20m repair bill
"It needs some glass and a new heating system. That does not cost $20 million,' Wayne Norwood, the son of Sir Charles and Lady Rosina Norwood says. Audio
Six days without power: Plans for solar storm hitting NZ revealed
The odds of extreme 'space weather' hitting are slim, but it could be catastrophic if it did. Audio
Business travellers in regions will be hurt by Air NZ cuts - mayor
Business people will have to overnight in Wellington due to the axing of Rotorua's early morning flight to the capital, the mayor says. Audio
Health NZ says nursing hires one of reason for deficit
It forecasts the deficit this current financial year will be $1.1 billion dollars. Audio
Vanuatu's landmark case at ICJ seeks to hold polluting nations responsible
Vanuatu's special envoy to climate change says their case to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is based on the argument that those harming the climate are breaking international law. Audio
How safe is your car? The new safety ratings
Waka Kotahi has updated its used car safety ratings. Audio
Pilot whales refloated after stranding at Farewell Spit
About 13 whales have died since the pod stranded in Golden Bay on Monday. Audio
80,000 chickens to be culled as bird flu spreads further on farm
80,000 chickens will now need to be culled at Mainland Poultry's Hillgrove Egg Farm. Audio
Live: No change on Aukus position, Luxon says
And the Prime Minister is also facing questions about an increase in people claiming the benefit.
'Not what we're seeing': Luxon rejects poll showing hung Parliament
The prime minister also disagreed his government was to blame for making the economy worse in the past year. Audio
Nurses go on strike across the nation today
About 36,000 nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants are walking off the job for eight hours over what they say are critical threats to patient safety. Audio
'Quite a rapid descent' - Flight to Sydney turns back over engine problem
The flight to Sydney detoured after an engine problem. Audio