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Local Government New Zealand has suggest it be replaced with an in-person voting booth system. Audio

The New Zealand First leader is adamant diversity is being preferred over merit for people getting jobs in the public sector. Audio

If it goes ahead, most landowners would not be able to submit objections to large infrastructure projects to the Environment Court. Audio

The future of the Wellington Water Board chair will be discussed by the region's leaders at an extraordinary meeting today. Audio

The future of the Wellington Water Board chair will be discussed by the region's leaders at an extraordinary meeting today. Audio

The owner of Gentle Annie Seaside Accommodation and Camping Ground in Mokihinui said his dad was mowing the lawn when he saw the weka.

India survived a late fightback from the Black Caps to take the Champions Trophy by four wickets. Audio

The student at Ilminster Intermediate School was left with second degree burns to his legs, the principal says. Audio

The government may have acted quickly over worries on how Donald Trump might respond, a law professor says. Audio

The critically endangered birds are being release on Pukenui/Anchor Island.

The fire is now contained, and under control, but not yet out, Fire and Emergency says. Audio

Ratepayers, central government and private investors will need to stump up, an expert says.

"No 19-year-old should have a criminal conviction for wearing a cap in the street." Audio

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says it's not unreasonable for Ukraine to expect to be at the negotiating table, after its president's public spat with the US leadership. The meeting at...

The competition also saw a few famous faces have a go at popping a manu. Audio

Former Australian bikie Ryan Peake has won the New Zealand Golf Open. Audio

Health care cuts are wreaking havoc on front-line services, according to a union survey released today. Audio

He told Morning Report that as a Ukrainian, he had his own emotions about the exchange - but as a diplomat, he had to look to what was next. Audio

The owner of Auckland's St James hopes to have the historic theatre opened for its 100th birthday. Audio

And they're not the only party with conditions. Audio

Tony Hughes was visiting New World Havelock North when he noticed the fire exit was blocked by trollies. Audio

The industry fears government plans to widen powers will see violence against staff who "don't go to work to do law enforcement". Audio

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says Foreign Minister Winston Peters must have a frank and open conversation with his Chinese counterpart about China's warships in the Tasman Sea. Audio

And the showers are just the beginning of the area's struggles. Audio

Mercury is the most recent company to warn prices will increase. Audio