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'The world's changed': Residents reeling from 'enormous' storm
Power is still out in Eketahuna and internet and cell phone reception is patchy. Audio
'Like a bomb going off': Family dives for safety after window blows
Shards of glass went flying after gale force winds smashed a large house window in Featherston.
Wall blown out, roofs lifted: 'Strongest winds that I can recall in Eketahuna'
People have been stocking up on supplies and staying home as strong winds hit Wairarapa.
'We've never seen it like this': Riversdale residents worry about more high winds
Riversdale locals are still cleaning up after yesterday's huge winds, but are also "getting ready for another mess tomorrow".
'A little bit spooky, a little bit creepy, a little bit fun': Wellington's Halloween-themed show for horror fans
A Halloween-themed art show has horror enthusiasts crawling out of the woodwork, and into queues on the capital's Cuba Street. Audio
Police probe construction company boss accused of taking thousands
The company's director Hemi Arapeta Tiopira has not responded to RNZ's multiple requests for comment.
Science fund shake-up raises potential for political interference - Royal Society
However MBIE, which will take over administration of the Marsden Fund, says the board is required by law to be independent.
Almost half of Te Papa's management roles could be axed
Last week the national museum announced plans for a two-stage process in an effort to cut costs.
'Particularly fragile': Science review doubles down on underfunded system
Science Minister Shane Reti has responded by restructuring the grants process for projects. Audio
Like bingo, but for dogs
They're older and slower, but just because the arthritis is kicking in, that doesn't mean they can't have fun with a group of buddies. Audio
Why Trump makes a strong case to tariff foreign movies
The chief economist at a Wellington-based think tank believes the US president has a stronger than usual argument, but says he'll struggle to do it. Audio
Humanitarian workers targeted in Russia-Ukraine war - NZ charity founder
He says swarms of drones have changed the war beyond recognition.
The huge shift between landlords and renters
A glut of vacant rentals in Wellington has seen tenants knocking close to $100 off their weekly rent. Audio
Millipede invasion sparks study on coast
Owhiro Bay locals have awoken to find their homes infested with the creepy crawly invertebrates.
What we've learnt since the big Mt Ruapehu eruption
Scientists who were there say it was good luck - not good management - that no one was killed during the eruption on 23 September 1995. Audio
Bird of the Year: Voting begins today
Voting has opened for the highly anticipated Bird of the Year - but will it fall fowl to hijacking? Audio
'We need to stop the bleeding': The homeowners who bought in a market high
Some are taking the hit, while others have no choice but to hang on. Audio
Going underground won't save you from massive volcanic eruptions
New research provides more detail on the scale of such eruptions and their impact in New Zealand.
Fewer Marsden Fund grants after government cuts
A major research fund has been forced to slash its grant allocation by more than $20 million next year.
'Unprecedented response': Council weighs pros, cons on Cape Palliser road closure
South Wairarapa District Council has received more than 3500 submissions, with 80 percent opposed to the bylaw. Audio
'It really ruined me': Builder takes thousands and vanishes
A string of homeowners are out by tens of thousands of dollars, after paying money upfront for building work that was done badly, or not at all. Audio
Research funds face further cuts
The Marsden Fund is among three contestable funds to lose millions to help set up the new Institute for Advanced Technology.
Zealandia celebrates once again being weasel-free
Zealandia rangers discovered the bodies of mustelids who had weaselled their way inside the sanctuary.
Sub-Antarctic islands visitor fees to more than double
Visitor Impact Management fees will rise dramatically over the next three years.
