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'No offence meant': Luxon on Stanford's remarks about emails from India
The Prime Minister says he's "relaxed" about Immigration Minister Erica Stanford's remarks in Parliament likening emails from people in India to "spam". Audio
'Brains keep going forward': Lonergan hits out at collision games
People are putting themselves at enormous risk of serious injury because they are taking multiple big hits to "out of shape" bodies, a former Kiwi league player says. Audio
PM doesn't believe coalition more prone to leaks
However, public servants who leak are tarnishing the reputation of the public service, Christopher Luxon says. Audio
Auckland nurses refusing to take on call shifts in pay, understaffing protest
The strike began on May 26 and will run until June 23. Audio
Is Twinkle Twinkle Little Star parents' saving grace?
A new study shows singing to babies can actually boost their mood and wellbeing. Audio
Christchurch could become the country's loudest city
The city council is looking to raise the noise limits to 65 decibels. Audio
Gold Coast charity offers down on their luck Kiwis a ticket home
New Zealanders in Australia are ineligible for governmental support for general homelessness. Audio
Uncle of teen who died playing 'tackle game' calls for end of 'Run It' events
Pete Satterhwaite says some All Blacks, rugby league players and coaches could also help to prevent another death. Audio
Kiwi suffers broken rib, collapsed lung during cheese race win
Byron Smith says he won't be competing in the event near Gloucester in England again. Audio
Truck operators angered at Port of Auckland fee hike
The port's chief executive says ratepayers have been subsidising importers and exporters for too long. Audio
'Like a circus': Hipkins fires back as Peters rules out Labour again
The Labour leader says NZ First has "held the country to ransom for long enough". Audio
Labour says new Nelson Hospital plan lets residents down
But Health Minister Simeon Brown says the pared-down redevelopment is still the biggest investment in the city in decades. Audio
Black Fern 'speechless' after test debut
Vici-Rose Green came off the bench for her first cap and said she was still stunned after the win over USA.
NZ firefighters sent over to Australia to battle floods
New South Wales flood waters have left five dead and tens of thousands isolated. Audio
NZ firefighters sent over to Australia to battle floods
New South Wales flood waters have left five dead and tens of thousands isolated. Audio
How much of a pay rise would you need to change jobs?
The survey showed what increase was the most common pay rise that would compel workers to leave. Audio
Tauranga City Council considers cutting over 100 roles to save costs
The city's deputy mayor Jen Scoular says probably about half of those roles are currently vacant. Audio
'Helping hand': How scientists are boosting kākāpō numbers
Kākāpō numbers have bounced back from just 51 birds in the 1990s, to 242 today. Audio
New pacemaker being tested in New Zealand
The device is designed to copy the heart's natural rhythm. Audio
'Running out of patience': Peters lashes Israel over aid
The Foreign Affairs Minister says it's "intolerable" supplies into Gaza have been blocked for weeks: "We've just simply had enough of it". Audio
Scientists make 'extraordinary' discovery about humpback whales in NZ waters
Humpback calves have been spotted as far south as Kaikōura. Audio
Jurassic-sized fuss over new Taupō sculpture
Taupō's latest attraction has been criticised by some, but the town's mayor doesn't want the local arts community to go extinct. Audio
NZ's new cheapest petrol station revealed
For a long time, it was Gull Ātiamuri - but no more. Here's why that's changed. Audio
Haka punishment too extreme, Hipkins says, but Labour unlikely to filibuster
Labour's not keen on a filibuster, while Te Pāti Māori's president says more tikanga Māori should be incorporated in the House. Audio