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New Pharmac boss' prescription for change
The country's drug buying agency, Pharmac, has a new leader after months without a chief executive. Audio
Biggest strike since the 1980s looms, union says
More than 11,500 physiotherapists, social workers and health assistants have voted to strike on 23 October. Audio
Long time fans become new owners of much-loved ice cream business
Gareth and Sarah Eddy became the proud new owners when the business went up for sale in June. Audio
Could NZ get a nasal spray flu vaccine?
An immunisation expert hopes New Zealand will soon get a nasal spray flu vaccine, like the UK already has and Australia is rolling out soon. Audio
New earthquake building rules pose big challenge for Dunedin, developer says
The cost of developing stone heritage buildings in Dunedin's CBD will become "prohibitively expensive" due to the reinforcement requirements, a property developer says. Audio
New homeowners say they've been misled into buying non-compliant homes
Several first time Auckland homeowners are facing bills of potentially tens of thousands of dollars to complete landscaping works or demolish work already done to comply. Audio
Kiwis 'can be proud' NZ isn't recognising Palestine yet - Luxon
New Zealand was among only a handful of countries - including the US, Japan and South Korea - which had not formally recognised Palestinian statehood. Audio
Measles outbreak prompts mobile clinic in Northland
A mobile vaccination clinic will be available in Northland this week after an outbreak of measles cases. Audio
Medical funding will make a difference to people's lives: Union
Health Minister Simeon Brown said a $65 million funding boost for scans, colonoscopies and other diagnostic tests will mean faster treatment for patients. Audio
Young drivers urged to set phones to 'do not disturb'
The AA says New Zealand should consider introducing cameras detecting people using their phone while driving, as well as lifting the penalty. Audio
No licence, no job: Drop off in people learning to drive manual cars
With the numbers of people learning to drive manual cars steadily declining, what will that mean for industries that still rely on them? Audio
New governor a 'risky' appointment, former RBNZ economist says
"It's unfortunate that they've ended up choosing to go overseas to somebody who really has no exposure to New Zealand." Audio
New restrictions limit trips to view Hector's dolphins
Research has shown vessel activity can disturb the dolphins' behaviour, and DOC has now put limits on the number of trips allowed per day for tourism operators in Akaroa harbour. Audio
'Ugly recovery': Willis backs Luxon as businesses rank him 15th best minister
"People are feeling it," the finance minister, ranked 13th herself, says after a major survey of business leaders. Audio
'Not a race': Luxon tight lipped on Palestinian state
Australia, the UK and Canada have all now recognised a Palestinian state, with Winston Peters expected to announce New Zealand's position in New York soon. Audio
Vintage toy car collection sells to make family nearly $100,000
The auction of hundreds of toy vehicles attracted bids from across the globe. Audio
New apartment block to rent out all 77 units
Whetū, Ockham's latest building in Auckland's Point Chevalier will be build to rent Audio
Luxon mounts fierce defence of Willis amid calls to resign
"I don't think there's a single New Zealander that could do a better job than Nicola Willis," the PM says. Audio
El Niño's hidden role in hay fever season
We are heading into the season of itchy eyes and runny noses - and new research says the climate could be making it worse. Audio
'Bit gimmicky': McClay criticises council's 'nitrate emergency'
Canterbury Regional Council, known as Environment Canterbury (ECan), carried a motion to declare a nitrate emergency at its final meeting on Wednesday. Audio
Listen: National and Labour deputy leaders go head-to-head
Carmel Sepuloni accused the the government of doing the bare minimum to confront Israel's actions in Gaza, while Nicola Willis said it had imposed sanctions and condemned violence. Audio
'Comically absurd': RMA reform minister Bishop slams Eden Park concert limits
But he insists his review of the rules will be balanced, with local community consultation. Audio
Hamas the 'centre and the cause of this problem' in Gaza - Seymour
A reverend who spent the night chained to Finance Minister Nicola Willis' office says the government must impose sanctions on Israel. Audio
NZ's first female to co-skipper through the Northwest Passage
The trip planning began way back in 2019, co-skipper Veronica Lysaght says. Audio