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NZ halt to Cook Islands funding kept quiet for two weeks
The news - amid a stoush over the region's relationship with China - only emerged as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon prepares to meet Xi Jinping. Audio
Pharmacy raided for third time in just 10 weeks
The owner is considering shutting-up shop after spending estimated $30,000 on replacing the front doors. Audio
Hairdressing regulation changes a 'waste of time'
One hairdresser says there are bigger issues facing the industry. Audio
'A scary and stupid thing': Concussion-hit AB on collision games
Former All Black Steve Devine says young untrained teenagers are especially vulnerable to injury from 'a large sudden force'. Audio
Harvard University student from New Zealand fears he will not be able to finish his degree
Koan Hemana, who won a scholarship to Harvard, told Midday Report he was trying to remain calm and be optimistic. Audio
RUNIT safety spokesperson reluctant to take part himself
A sports scientist has condemned the controversial collision sport, while the event's own safety guru said his wife would not like it if he took part. Audio
'Attack on women': Minister to halt all 33 current pay equity claims
Unions are calling it "shameful", but Workplace Relations Minister Brooke Van Velden says it will "significantly reduce costs to the Crown".
Prisoner voting ban 'punches down', former inmate says
"Rather than stripping their rights away we could use humanising approaches," Awatea Mita says. Audio
'Had his life taken from him': Acquitted and angry after 25 years' jail
An investigator who helped free Stephen Stone after decades in jail for the murder of Deane Fuller-Sandys, says the case was a 'disgraceful miscarriage of justice'. Audio
One NZ looking for solution to make fibre lines resilient to rats
Rats chewed through a fibre cable near Dunedin. Audio
School holiday weather: Heavy rain and strong winds on the way
MetService says from Tuesday, northeast winds and rain will begin to build over the upper North Island. Audio
Why Netflix has increased its subscription cost
Netflix users will see a bump in their bills by between $3 and $6 a month for the streaming service. Audio
Is your bathroom heater at risk? Warning issued after multiple fires
A model of Serene bathroom heaters has caused 19 fires already and MBIE is urging owners to disconnect them in a recall reminder.
Pupil off to dentist after biting into plastic in school lunch
A Palmerston North school wants to change school lunch providers after a child bit into a hard piece of plastic in their lunch. Audio
Walking the length of the country in 52 days
A severe case of trench foot did not stop an intrepid American hiker from completing the fastest self-supported journey of Te Araroa. Audio
World's first uphill zipline opens in Christchurch
The motorised uphill cable ride is being hailed as a breakthrough for the industry. Audio
Fears over minister's bid to loosen psychologist rules
The proposal is alarming clinical psychologists, who say less trained staff could put patients at risk. Audio
What school lunch provider Libelle's biggest problem was
Libelle went into liquidation last week owing nearly 250 creditors money.
Horse manure bylaw: 'Here in Hokianga, it's like liquid gold'
Northland horse riders are kicking up a stink over a proposed new rule that would mean they would have to pick up their horse's poo.
Luxon's Marmite sandwich suggestion leaves bad taste with principals
The prime minister's comment that parents who are dissatisfied with the new school lunch programme should pack the lunches themselves has not gone down well with some. Audio
