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Business people will have to overnight in Wellington due to the axing of Rotorua's early morning flight to the capital, the mayor says. Audio

It forecasts the deficit this current financial year will be $1.1 billion dollars. Audio

Vanuatu's special envoy to climate change says their case to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is based on the argument that those harming the climate are breaking international law. Audio

Waka Kotahi has updated its used car safety ratings. Audio

About 13 whales have died since the pod stranded in Golden Bay on Monday. Audio

80,000 chickens will now need to be culled at Mainland Poultry's Hillgrove Egg Farm. Audio

And the Prime Minister is also facing questions about an increase in people claiming the benefit.

The prime minister also disagreed his government was to blame for making the economy worse in the past year. Audio

About 36,000 nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants are walking off the job for eight hours over what they say are critical threats to patient safety. Audio

The flight to Sydney detoured after an engine problem. Audio

Most New Zealand parents would support following Australia's example and banning social media for young people, an expert says. Audio

It's still unknown why there are slightly elevated - but safe - levels of arsenic in these areas. Audio

The Defence Minister says it makes sense for the armed forces to tap more into the local high technology industry to counter growing threats. Audio

Overlooked graduates may now head overseas even though that's not what they want, a union member says. Audio

Young people need to take a step back and think hard about their purchases, says a Westpac manager. Audio

There has been strong opposition to Wellington City Council's controversial move to keep retention of the Golden Mile in its long term plan. Audio

The relocation to Federal Street means police will be more visible and accessible for residents than their current location in Freemans Bay, says Heart of the City's Viv Beck. Audio

The former Black Fern, Silver Fern and Labour MP she "watched with pride" at how departing All Black TJ Perena used the side's haka. Audio

Local iwi and members of the public helped refloat a pod of stranded pilot whales at a Northland beach. Audio

The world's least-developed nations have reacted angrily to a new global climate deal - and local campaigners say they have a point. Audio

The six-year-old, sulphur-crested cockatoo - known for her catchphrase "hello darling" - has returned to Staglands Wildlife Reserve in Upper Hutt after being stolen a week ago. Audio

An independent review of regulations around earthquake strengthening requirements has been approved by the government alongside new legislation that will change timeframes building owners have to… Audio

Kiwis are smoking less and snorting more than in the past, as prices for illegal drugs fall relative to everything else. Audio

The new gang patch law came into force at midnight. The first person under the ban was caught at 12.03am. Audio

Dawn Aerospace's aircraft, Aurora, has broken the sound barrier. Audio