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Winds well above 100km/h in Canterbury
It could be a wet day ahead for many, MetService says. Audio
Plastic pollution treaty blocked by 'small group of countries' at UN talks
Fiji's representative Dr Sivendra Michael told RNZ Morning Report that fossil fuel and petrol chemical lobbyists flooded the negotiations in South Korea. Audio
Farm at centre of bird flu outbreak expects more test results back
A second free-range farm is also expecting test results today to confirm whether the virus has spread. Audio
'Treating it like playing with Lego': Criticism of Government's plan for fewer trees on farms
The Forestry Owners Association says they're trying to fix a problem that doesn't exist and are using a blunt tool to do so.
'Grave concerns' for missing Aoraki Mt Cook climbers
Search teams on Monday found an ice axe and a jacket to belong to the party. Audio
Son of couple who gifted Begonia House questions $20m repair bill
"It needs some glass and a new heating system. That does not cost $20 million,' Wayne Norwood, the son of Sir Charles and Lady Rosina Norwood says. Audio
Six days without power: Plans for solar storm hitting NZ revealed
The odds of extreme 'space weather' hitting are slim, but it could be catastrophic if it did. Audio
Business travellers in regions will be hurt by Air NZ cuts - mayor
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
Health NZ says nursing hires one of reason for deficit
It forecasts the deficit this current financial year will be $1.1 billion dollars. Audio
Vanuatu's landmark case at ICJ seeks to hold polluting nations responsible
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
How safe is your car? The new safety ratings
Waka Kotahi has updated its used car safety ratings. Audio
Pilot whales refloated after stranding at Farewell Spit
About 13 whales have died since the pod stranded in Golden Bay on Monday. Audio
80,000 chickens to be culled as bird flu spreads further on farm
80,000 chickens will now need to be culled at Mainland Poultry's Hillgrove Egg Farm. Audio
Live: No change on Aukus position, Luxon says
And the Prime Minister is also facing questions about an increase in people claiming the benefit.
'Not what we're seeing': Luxon rejects poll showing hung Parliament
The prime minister also disagreed his government was to blame for making the economy worse in the past year. Audio
Nurses go on strike across the nation today
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
'Quite a rapid descent' - Flight to Sydney turns back over engine problem
The flight to Sydney detoured after an engine problem. Audio
'A strong message': Kiwi parents want social media ban for youngsters too - expert
Most New Zealand parents would support following Australia's example and banning social media for young people, an expert says. Audio
Investigation into arsenic levels in Auckland and Waikato water continues
It's still unknown why there are slightly elevated - but safe - levels of arsenic in these areas. Audio
NZ-made drones can help cope with security threats - Collins
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
'Everyone's devastated': Half of nursing graduates miss out on job offer
Overlooked graduates may now head overseas even though that's not what they want, a union member says. Audio
Bank warns of 'spending hangover' from Black Friday
Young people need to take a step back and think hard about their purchases, says a Westpac manager. Audio
Tory Whanau stands firm on Golden Mile, says she'll stand for mayor again
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
Auckland CBD police station long overdue - business leader
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
Louisa Wall says TJ Perenara's Treaty statement was censored
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
