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Lockdown lifted after police catch wanted person
Katikati College and Katikati Primary School say all students are safe and accounted for.
'Wear bright colours': Funeral for siblings killed in fire to be held next week
Chelsey Field has opened up about August, Hugo and Goldie, in what was being treated as a murder-suicide. Audio
The Pre-Panel for Friday 21 November
Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel. Audio
One in hospital after rescue at Auckland beach
The person was part of a group that got into trouble at the west coast beach.
Fire damage closes Blenheim dump
Six crews battled the blaze for hour at the Marlborough District Council's Resource Recovery Centre.
Truck crash blocks lanes in both directions on Auckland motorway
NZTA said a median barrier was damaged in the incident and lanes cannot be reopened until the barrier is made safe.
How grandparents feel about being the go-to childcare
They are referred to as the 'Grey Army'. As the cost of living rises and parents juggle work and family, more grandparents than ever before are stepping in to help with childcare.
Minister's electorate staff replied to McSkimming accuser's emails
Emails containing allegations about Jevon McSkimming were forwarded to Mark Mitchell's minsiterial office, months before he says he was made aware of charges.
What will the new pet bond mean for tenants and landlords?
New rules for tenants having pets in their homes will take effect at the start of December.
How does Jenny-May Clarkson feel about leaving TVNZ?
As Clarkson signs off from TVNZ, she looks back at the cost of those predawn years and the strength she felt from her late father as she prepared to step away.
Concerned parents drop off contaminated play sand at council sites
Bags of potentially asbestos-laced children's play sand is being dropped off at designated centres around Auckland.
Is New Zealand in danger of population stagnation?
To help make sense of it all Emile Donovan speaks to distinguished professor emeritus and research director at Massey University, Paul Spoonley. Audio
Nearly five million tyres collected in first year of recycle scheme
There are now 86 public collection points around the motu. Audio
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where he is joined first by Otago University senior history lecturer Chip Van Dyk. He's been looking into the behaviour of US President Donald… Audio
The Panel with Ali Mau and Mark Knoff-Thomas, Part 2
In part two, the government's smartphone ban in schools wasn't met with enthusiasm by everyone, but a new ERO report says it's been a success so far. Stratford High School principal Cameron Stone… Audio
The Panel with Ali Mau and Mark Knoff-Thomas, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ali Mau and Mark Knoff-Thomas. First up, the government is hitting pause on puberty blockers, saying the medication is unproven and… Audio
Kmart sold 67k units of potentially asbestos-laced play sand
The sand is part of a massive recall. Audio
Two Waikanae incidents are likely linked, police say
One man died while another was left with serious injuries within hours of each on Wednesday.
Kmart sells nearly 70k units of potentially asbestos laced sand
It has been revealed Kmart has sold tens of thousands of potentially asbestos laced children's play things. The retail giant confirmed it has sold 67,000 units of coloured children's sand that are now… Audio
Eight injured in crash south of Hokitika
Four were hurt seriously after the crash that closed part of SH6.
