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Independent supermarket hopes to challenge duopoly in Upper Hutt
A last-minute database crash couldn't stall the opening of Plenty Foods in Brewtown. Audio
Firefighters already called out to 30 fireworks-related blazes
Wind was a big factor in fires being sparked by fireworks around Guy Fawkes Night, FENZ says. Audio
Hekia Parata condemns Veterans' Affairs for treatment of late husband
His whānau has spent years fighting the agency meant to be supporting service men and women. Audio
Pharmac could trim list of medicines awaiting funding
There are more than 120 drugs currently being considered, and many have been there for a number of years. Audio
Dame Noeline will 'walk' if she doesn't have support
The reinstated Silver Ferns coach says she'll quit if she doesn't have the backing of players and management. Audio
'A remarkable confluence of events' - 50 years on from the Māori Land March
The Māori Land March entered Parliament grounds on a rainy day 50 years ago this month, led by then 79 year old Dame Whina Cooper. Audio
Lower Hutt station closure affecting fire response - union boss
The station was shut almost four years ago with black mould and its firefighters moved to another nearby station. Audio
ACC stops payments to record numbers of long-term clients
Many say they cannot work and worry they are being "dumped as a way to save money". Audio
'Very clever and very manipulating': Lou Vincent on the scourge of match fixing
From professional athletes to children as young as 10, the former Black Cap says nobody is safe from the "dirty tactics" employed by match fixers.
Charity says lack of data letting down people who miscarry
It wants miscarriages to be recorded in a way that would provide national data, to help spot patterns or gain understanding of possible causes. Audio
'Essential integrity': Bolger believed in doing 'the right thing' by Māori
Jim Bolger often stood up to his own team when overseeing the fractious process that led to a Treaty settlement, a Ngāi Tahu leader says. Audio
Doctors raise concerns over ACC's medical certificate crackdown
The agency is looking to standardise medical certification practices. Audio
New Archives building outperforms Smithsonian for air-tightness
An independent assessment has found the country's new Archives building achieves air-tightness far beyond national and international archival standards. Audio
Sexual harassment victim wants further whistleblower protections
Former firefighter who had 10-year sexual harassment battle calls for better whistleblower protection. Audio
Aerospace and aviation sectors wants CAA to sharpen up
The aerospace and aviation sectors want the CAA to speed up the process for drone certifications. Audio
Ever wanted to see far-away galaxies? In Wairarapa you can
A new observatory with a powerful telescope has just opened in South Wairarapa. Audio
Conservation minister defends centralising decision-making powers
Tama Potaka has defended proposals which would give him sole decision-making powers over the conservation estate. Audio
Just how old is New Zealand's infrastructure?
The Infrastructure Commission has looked back over 150 years of public construction to remind people how old some of our buildings and roads really are. Audio
Fears plan will give minister sole authority over conservation land
Federated Mountain Clubs said it would strip away democratic process and prioritise commercial interests. Audio
One in eight retail stores in Auckland now empty
The city has been through the wringer but there are signs of improvement, an expert says. Audio
NZ-based pet food exporters still barred from China
Pet food exporters have been shut out of China since bird flu was found in New Zealand late last year. Audio
The White House(s) in Niue
Niue householders are taking part in a climate health survey involving the roofs of their houses.
'Once a poster girl, now an international laggard': Pay equity appeal goes to UN
A pay equity advocacy group is making an urgent appeal to the UN to investigate the government's changes to pay equity laws. Audio
'She would be appalled': Great grandson of NZ's first female MP on pay equity changes
He was one of dozens of submitters who presented at the unofficial People's Select Committee. Audio
Stronger rules planned for use of biometric data
The rules will cover aspects that include facial recognition, fingerprints and iris scanning. Audio
