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Ukraine must be at the negotiating table - Luxon
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...
Manu World Champs crowns winner in Auckland
The competition also saw a few famous faces have a go at popping a manu. Audio
'Life-changing' NZ Golf Open win for ex-gang member
Former Australian bikie Ryan Peake has won the New Zealand Golf Open. Audio
'Crucial' healthcare roles being cut, workers, Labour say
Health care cuts are wreaking havoc on front-line services, according to a union survey released today. Audio
Ukraine's ambassador to NZ confident security deal can still be reached
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
New-look St James won't just be a theatre, owner says
The owner of Auckland's St James hopes to have the historic theatre opened for its 100th birthday. Audio
Greens back a four-year parliamentary term - but with caveats
And they're not the only party with conditions. Audio
'Absolutely flabbergasted': Man trespassed from supermarket after raising safety concern
Tony Hughes was visiting New World Havelock North when he noticed the fire exit was blocked by trollies. Audio
Retailers have 'grave concerns' over new citizen's arrest powers
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 Prime Minister must prioritise visiting China
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
Hamilton grapples with people showering in town square fountain
And the showers are just the beginning of the area's struggles. Audio
What's behind the incoming power price rises?
Mercury is the most recent company to warn prices will increase. Audio
Clark calls on Peters to raise Cook Islands deal with China
The Foreign Minister needs to restate the relationship with the Cook Islands during talks with his Chinese counterpart, former prime minister Helen Clark says. Audio
Luxon says he would have fired Bayly had he not resigned
The Prime Minister says it is a "fair assumption" he would have sacked the commerce minister if he didn't quit. Audio
Chinese warships in Tasman Sea a 'wake-up call'
The defence minister says the presence of Chinese warships carrying out live-fire exercises in the Tasman Sea is "unusual", but nothing Kiwis need to be worried about. Audio
Overseas Investment changes will bring much needed boost - BusinessNZ
A business advocacy group says planned changes to the Overseas Investment Act will bring much-needed capital to the country. Audio
"Huge risk": Fears weed could spread to every waterway after Maadi cup
The weed is not in any South Island waterways or Rotorua lakes, but could be after Maadi cup. Audio
Hamilton coffee roaster listed among world's 100 best
Hamilton's Rocket Coffee Roasters has been ranked 62nd on the list. Audio
More banks will lower fixed mortgage rates - economists
An economist says he expects to see banks offering more fixed rate mortgage cuts over the couple of weeks following the Reserve Bank's 50 basis point cut to the official cash rate. Audio
'Absolutely no leadership': Green MP on Luxon after Peters' Aotearoa comments
The Mexican ambassador appears to have more influence over Winston Peters than the prime minister himself, a Green MP says. Audio
Tamihere admits Census forms were photocopied at marae
But the Waipareira Trust CEO says there's no evidence of wrong doing and the group is being targeted for being Māori. Audio
Simon Bridges calls for 'one stop shop' for energy regulation
The energy crisis has prompted a coalition of energy leaders to develop a series of policy actions to address the sector crisis. Audio
Government would consider sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine
The prime minister says the government would be open to sending peacekeepers to Ukraine if a ceasefire was reached.
Christchurch ED woes blamed on surge of patients
Health NZ says a plea from the hospital for patients to seek non-urgent help elsewhere wasn't due to a staffing shortage. Audio
Belgian runner breaks speed record for length of NZ
Karel Sabbe completed the 3000km run it in 31 days, 19 hours, and 41 minutes. Audio