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'It's not just putting a skin on a mannequin' - national taxidermy competition begins
The aim is to make your entry look the "most alive", but a key rule is no domestic pets. Audio
Bird of the Year: Hoiho yellow-eyed penguin named 2024 winner
The yellow-eyed penguin are one of the rarest penguins in the world, with just 1700 pairs remaining. Audio
Auckland CBD crime just shifted elsewhere - Labour
The government is hailing a 22 percent drop in serious assaults in the Auckland CBD, but stats show crime is rising across the region. Audio
Government chatbot 'ringfenced' to specific websites
Gov-GPT cannot make anything up or think for itself, and it can only summarise information and bring things together, Callaghan Innovation says.
Air NZ engine that caught fire during flight brand new, source says
The engine, which had only flown three times, caught fire on a flight to Wellington earlier this month. Audio
Patient harm can't be avoided amid understaffing - ED doctor
Health professionals say understaffing in the health sector is a product of the stress and strain within the system but needs to be fixed. Audio
Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine provided sustained effectiveness against death, study finds
A major study into the effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccines in New Zealand has found the Pfizer injection provided sustained protection against death. Audio
Trans woman to compete in third cycling event
Cyclist Anna Skinner says competing in the Hunter Civil six-hour mountain biking event in November is "of huge significance" after doing a lot of self-advocacy to compete. Audio
Kiwi actually an Australian immigrant, experts say
Some species long thought to be native to New Zealand are actually Australian immigrants, new research has found. Audio
'It'll kill rail off' - Advocates raise concerns about government transport plan
The policy is "anti-rail" and ignores climate change, the Rail Advocacy Collective says. Audio
Voting opens for Bird of the Year 2024
The annual event is back after last year's competition was hijacked by a US talk show host, resulting in votes pouring in from around the globe. Audio
Airlines work through backlog after fog at Auckland Airport
Thirty-seven regional flights were delayed and many others due to fog in Auckland following a weekend of dramatic weather. Audio
Waipara fire: Crews expect to be at scene for remainder of week
Significant winds have seen an out-of-control forest fire near Canterbury's Waipara jump to 85 hectares in size. Audio
Grimaldi hopes positive team spirit translates into Paralympics medals
The Dunedin long jumper says she's feeling emotional and honoured to be chosen as a flagbearer. Audio
'Capital income tax' just an internal debate at this stage - Labour leader
Instead, more scrutiny needs to go on the government's plans to bring in new taxes, Chris Hipkins says. Audio
Govt funding a 'big driver' for solar power
A solar power company getting government investment aims to produce 15 percent of the country's daytime electricity. Audio
Covid-19 inquiry a chance to heal rifts - chair
The probe might bring "some sunlight" to the deep divisions it caused, its outgoing chairperson says. Audio
Campaigns kick off for Bird of the Year 'election'
Organisers say they don't expect the competition to go global again, but there's plenty of room for things to go awry. Audio
Pointless to copy Australia's 'right to disconnect' law - EMA
There is zero need for a new law giving workers the right to ignore emails from bosses, an employers group says. Audio
Fast-track bill still skewed in favour of economy - environmentalist
Projects that harm the environment will still get the green light despite the latest changes to the fast-track bill, a critic says. Audio
Farming lobby says pine will help environment, but kill jobs, schools
Pine trees are an important part of the economy, but planting whole farms with pine trees could have flow-on impacts in regional towns, Federated Farmers says.
Second tranche of RMA reforms on the way
The shake-up of NZ's planning laws continues, with a second bill to focus on infrastructure, energy, housing, farming and natural hazards. Audio
Historic differences may have 'resurfaced' for Robertson, MacDonald - commentator
It's baffling two men with a 27-year history can't coach the All Blacks together, Tony Johnson says. Audio
'Ridiculously high' power prices threatening manufacturers - Jones
Businesses are being put "in a perilous situation" by gentailers who show no regard for the country's interests, the energy minister says. Audio