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'Flimflam': Peters vows to keep grilling Fonterra over sale of Mainland and Anchor
"Please don't give us some flimflam and think we're going to swallow it." Audio
New endometriosis treatment now available - but there's a catch
An oral tablet taken once daily will set you back about $250 a month. Audio
Extended prescriptions may force some pharmacies to close
Some community pharmacies could be forced to close up over a potential $42 million loss in revenue from extended prescription periods, the industry group warns. Audio
Call for power companies to make it easier to switch and choose plans
Power companies need to step up and help their consumers with better deals, the Electricity Authority says. Audio
'Metaphorical': Willis defends telling Greens to 'call the dogs off'
"I think we shouldn't be so precious that we can't use metaphorical speech," the Finance Minister says. Audio
Fewer workers reporting excellent health, doctors' union report says
A new report says the health of New Zealanders is declining, and it is coming at a hefty cost. Audio
Teenagers leaving home with lack of cooking skills: study
Chef Al Brown urges teenagers to start simple when learning to cook. Audio
'Inexcusable and extreme': Man arrested after window smashed at Peters' home
"Our poor dog's bed was under the window and the glass was all over him," the Foreign Minister says. Audio
Two New Zealanders on board boat in new flotilla trying to reach Gaza
One of them, Ava Mulla, says she feels a mixture of fear and pride to know that they are doing the right thing. Audio
Christchurch suburb bus shortage hits elderly, disabled and students
With no buses since the 2011 earthquakes, the elderly and disabled are struggling to leave their homes. Audio
Majority of NZ adults support social media ban for kids - research
A social media ban is unlikely to be a "silver bullet" to improving young people's mental health, a researcher says. Audio
Gas going nowhere, plumber says, as homeowners worry about rising costs
With natural gas reserves dropping, prices rising and the future of supply uncertain, some homeowners were choosing to change to electric. Audio
Afterpay changes 'raising red flags' - financial consultant
Afterpay has reversed a policy it put in place in March which stopped people racking up debt by using buy now, pay later on essentials. Audio
New Pharmac boss' prescription for change
The country's drug buying agency, Pharmac, has a new leader after months without a chief executive. Audio
Biggest strike since the 1980s looms, union says
More than 11,500 physiotherapists, social workers and health assistants have voted to strike on 23 October. Audio
Long time fans become new owners of much-loved ice cream business
Gareth and Sarah Eddy became the proud new owners when the business went up for sale in June. Audio
Could NZ get a nasal spray flu vaccine?
An immunisation expert hopes New Zealand will soon get a nasal spray flu vaccine, like the UK already has and Australia is rolling out soon. Audio
New earthquake building rules pose big challenge for Dunedin, developer says
The cost of developing stone heritage buildings in Dunedin's CBD will become "prohibitively expensive" due to the reinforcement requirements, a property developer says. Audio
New homeowners say they've been misled into buying non-compliant homes
Several first time Auckland homeowners are facing bills of potentially tens of thousands of dollars to complete landscaping works or demolish work already done to comply. Audio
Kiwis 'can be proud' NZ isn't recognising Palestine yet - Luxon
New Zealand was among only a handful of countries - including the US, Japan and South Korea - which had not formally recognised Palestinian statehood. Audio
Measles outbreak prompts mobile clinic in Northland
A mobile vaccination clinic will be available in Northland this week after an outbreak of measles cases. Audio
Medical funding will make a difference to people's lives: Union
Health Minister Simeon Brown said a $65 million funding boost for scans, colonoscopies and other diagnostic tests will mean faster treatment for patients. Audio
Young drivers urged to set phones to 'do not disturb'
The AA says New Zealand should consider introducing cameras detecting people using their phone while driving, as well as lifting the penalty. Audio
No licence, no job: Drop off in people learning to drive manual cars
With the numbers of people learning to drive manual cars steadily declining, what will that mean for industries that still rely on them? Audio