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Deerstalkers Association hopes to get seat on Conservation Authority
The association hopes its knowledge of NZ's back country will persuade those voting on a Members' Bill to award them a seat on the Conservation Authority if the bill is drawn from the ballot. Audio
Another minor eruption at Whakaari / White Island
GNS Science is keeping an eye on ash levels, but no ash is expected to fall on the mainland. Audio
'We're not asking much': Luxon defends benefit sanctions
The Prime Minister says the requirements are pretty simple and only fair for those wanted taxpayer money. Audio
Dead weasel found inside Zealandia sanctuary
A dead weasel has been found in the Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary, leaving staff wondering how it made its way in. Audio
Little public trust left for Foodstuffs North Island after fine, grocery advocate says
Grocery Action Group chair Suzanne Chetwin says the $3.25m fine is a drop in the ocean for the company. Audio
ACT opposition to commissioner for parliamentary rules 'ridiculous' - Labour
Chris Hipkins says poor behaviour in Parliament is about the same as it's always been, but there's less tolerance for it. Audio
'We just want it back': School devastated after historic bell stolen
A student noticed the bell that has been at Addington Te Kura Taumatua since 1881 was missing when they went to ring it on Monday morning. Audio
Labour fears maths revamp will repeat past miscalculations
Labour is hoping changes to the way maths is taught keep in place strategies it says are working to lift achievement. Audio
Polytech reform goes against ministry's recommendation
The ministry recommended a different approach, saying what the minister is doing risks the failure of the institutions. Audio
Not enough safety nets to protect children from harm - Children's Commissioner
Chief Children's Commissioner Claire Achmed says the government needs to step up and act so not one more child dies of abuse. Audio
Reti should have acted earlier if 'farcical' Health NZ claims were true - Hipkins
Labour says it would be "astounding" if the Health Minister did not respond urgently to being refused information by Health NZ. Audio
'Horrific': Dramatic overnight erosion closes beach carpark
Local lifesavers say the collapse of 2 metres of land overnight looked like a scene from a film. Audio
Far North mayor wants work to begin on new mega-project road as soon as possible
Moko Tepania says an expressway link with Auckland was already too late. Audio
'A lifeline': Regions flights price are still getting worse, mayor says
It comes as Consumer NZ releases data showing Air New Zealand fares have increased significantly over recent years. Audio
Learn to kōrero about the Olympics in te reo Māori
A new bilingual resource, containing more than 1000 terms and phrases across 30 Olympic Games sporting codes, has been created. Audio
Concerns over councils' liability for remote building inspections
The government wants to make remote virtual inspections the default for building consents and is pointing to a small council as a model. Audio
Koala cuddles banned at popular Australian sanctuary
Visitors to Brisbane's Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary want to see the animals do what they do best - eat, sleep and relax within their own space, its manager says. Audio
