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Homes with gas face high prices and fewer choices
Consumers are also being hit in the pocket by daily fixed charges on gas, on top of their electricity charge, Consumer NZ says Audio
Surge of interest in new 'golden visa'
Dozens of applications have been received since the introduction two weeks ago. Audio
Curious creatures found under iceberg the size of Chicago
A ship run by Schmidt Institute was heading for Bellingshausen Sea when an iceberg broke clean, exposing 510 square kilometres of previously inaccessible ocean. Audio
Streaming classrooms does more harm than good - education expert
Nathanial Swain says keeping classes together and providing additional specialised support for those struggling ensures the best overall learning outcome. Audio
'Unchecked' industry lobbying needs regulating, say ex-politicians
Health experts and former politicians want transparency and accountability to 'end hidden lobbying'. Audio
'Completely irrelevant': Safety expert critical of minister's workplace 'myths'
"The things that she is recommending won't actually do anything much to address critical risks." Audio
'It's an injustice' - Prisoners waiting longer for early release
Prisoners eligible for parole are having to wait longer for an early release because of under-resourced rehabilitation and reintegration programmes. Audio
Kea population booms in Aoraki
The average flock size in the Malte Brun area last year was twice that seen two years before. Audio
'Shocking': Two years of bills despite changing internet provider
A Wellington woman charged for broadband internet she was not signed up to for more than two years says telecommunications companies need to make their systems fairer. Audio
Baby boomers urged to leave something behind for charity
New Zealand was a relatively wealthy country, but very little gets left behind in wills for charity. Audio
Pensioners skipping meals to pay the bills
Some are making frozen meals last three days or not eating at all as the cost of living bites. Audio
'Zombie' postboxes leave residents in dark, vital mail piling up
A woman dropped off her bowel screening test into one of the boxes - only to realise two weeks later it was never sent. Audio
'One-size-fits-all' approach to wasterwater treatment flawed, scientist says
A freshwater scientist is adamant slated changes to the rules around releasing treated sewage into waterways is a backwards step, but the regulator says it will bring much-needed consistency to… Audio
Why we're getting poorer, according to an expert
Economic volatility, austerity and crises became the norm well before the Donald Trump's return to office. Audio
How to spot the burnout warning signs
The symptoms of burnout are insidious, a clinical psychologist says. Audio
Hospices running short of money as demand grows
Last year, it cost $226 million to run hospice services. Audio
Dick Frizzell: 'I had my own private world all to myself that no one could enter'
The iconic New Zealand artist calls on his very vivid memories in his new memoir, Hastings: A Boy's Own Adventure, which he wrote in pencil. Audio
Private health plan may free up public hospitals, but not enough staff - union
The Health Minister is unlikely to achieve his goal of completing an extra 10,000 elective surgeries by June, the senior doctors' union says. Audio
The 'strange process' that got Badjelly on TV
For over 50 years, Spike Milligan's deliciously pernicious witch Badjelly has been hugely popular in New Zealand. Audio
Putāruru man cutting the cost of dying with flatpack coffins
Mike Nelson says assembling a flatpack coffin is a healthy part of the grieving process. Audio
Why unorganised play may be better for children than sports
'Queen of Commonsense Parenting" Maggie Dent tells parents to save money on organised activities, and let young children roam instead. Audio
What will ministry do about the 62% of disabled people with unmet needs?
"So having the information is one thing, and it's really important, but it's now what we do," Whaikaha chief executive Paula Tesoriero told Nine to Noon. Audio
Brakes come on four big electricity generator-retailers
The big four electricity generator-retailers will not be allowed to give preferential treatment to their retail arms through hedge contracts, under proposed new rules. Audio
Call for independent commissioner, 'one-stop shop' for victims
Victims aren't a party to the criminal justice system and need an independent body to provide leadership on their behalf, the outgoing chief victims advisor says. Audio