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Is the honours system still relevant for Aotearoa?
The list of King's Birthday honours will be released on Monday. Audio
'Don't do it': Former All Black warns against Run It as schools act to ban viral trend
Palmerston North teen Ryan Satterthwaite died after playing a Run It-style game this week. Audio
NZ Rugby condemns 'run it straight' as Warriors distance themselves
Calls are growing louder to ban the game in the wake of a teenager's death in Palmerston North. Audio
Childrens' consent for photos should always be considered
New guidance on photography and filming will help empower children, says the privacy commissioner. Audio
Would you swap your barista made coffee for filter? Al Brown thinks you should
The chef and restauranteur sells bottomless drip coffee at some of the cafes he owns. Audio
Police shoplifting changes: 'We have to prioritise and that's a challenge'
Police confirm staff have been directed not to investigate shoplifting of goods worth less than $500. Audio
Petrol price wars see fuel drop to $2.12 a litre
A new no-frills service station in Auckland has seen prices fall, but do not expect the big savings to last for long, says a fuel price expert. Audio
'At a tipping point in Gaza' says aid worker as children die
Twenty children have died from malnutrition in Gaza in the last few days, Save the Children say. Audio
'Invest in us': The teens feeling ignored by Budget 2025
A group of youths grappling with some of the decisions made by the government expressed their concerns at a post-Budget chat hosted by the Child Poverty Action Group. Audio
Peters heckling: 'Absolutely a sackable offence', says lawyer
A Wellington worker's heated exchange with Winston Peters at a public press conference has landed him hot water with his employer. Audio
'Straight-out thuggery': Tournament promoted by Dan Hooker under fire
The 32-fighter event is being promoted as having no professionals and no weight limits. Audio
Staged reopening of asbestos-affected museum 'days or weeks' away
The Auckland War Memorial Museum is hoping to open part of the building within days, as it loses thousands of dollars daily. Audio
'Too dirty': Testing station turns away drivers over state of cars
Teen missed his restricted driver's test over VTNZ's claimed 'health and safety' issues with dog hair and sand. Audio
NZ groceries cheaper than UK, Australia, if you take off GST
Woolworths New Zealand claims a 'full basket' in New Zealand is 10 percent cheaper. Audio
Why the c-word 'still has the ability to shock'
In the wake of the recent controversy, a University of Auckland linguistics expert says he believes it is still one of the worst swear words.
Pay equity-affected support worker challenges minister to do her job
"I challenge you to give it a go sister," a disability support worker said. Audio
'Bridging the generation gap': 83yo and 21yo partner up to take on the world
The unlikely duo will represent New Zealand at the Bridge Championships in Denmark later this year. Audio
Cleaners doubling as security guards at rural Waikato hospitals
Health New Zealand said the an 'integrated' service operates at all four rural hospitals in the Waikato. Audio
Taking Tinā to the world, as threats of film tariffs loom
The producers of NZ movie Tinā are not letting Trump's threat of massive film tariffs stop them from spreading their story. Audio
'Misleading labels': Welfare group's complaint about colony eggs
SAFE wants the word 'caged' put on labels to make consumers aware where the eggs come from. Audio
Almost 120 employees with disabilities face uncertain future after recycling plant blaze
Almost $200,000 has been raised for workers with disabilities who have been left without a place to work after their North Shore recycling plant burned to the ground last week. Audio
Boy wins competition, but not given medal due to being homeschooled
When 12-year-old George Fisher got first place at the North Island secondary schools mountain bike competition he was given a certificate but not the first-place medal.
'More opportunity': Successful Kiwi designer moves business to Australia
Kiwi clothing designer Jerome Taylor has packed up to do business in Australia instead saying his decision was based on the number of opportunities there. Audio
'See where life takes you' - becoming a qualified tradie at 56
A Nelson woman who recently qualified as a tradie at the age of 56 following a difficult battle with cancer has some simple advice for anybody considering a career change at a later stage in life… Audio
Patient left pregnant after doctor failed to insert contraceptive says ACC must do better
Jessie's claim for cover was declined by ACC, which considered the pregnancy as the injury.