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Trump's trade war could spell bad news for NZ
After US President Donald Trump introduced tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China one economist warns a potential trade war would have dire consequences for New Zealand exports. Audio
Flight delays in Queenstown after engineering issue
Emergency services were called to the airport as a precaution.
Multi-car crash causes delays on Wellington's waterfront
The crash happened during the morning commute and involved several cars.
More benefit sanctions announced by government
Louise Upston has unveiled two new requirements for job-seekers it says will help get them back into work faster.
Politicians warned they face 'very hot reception' at Iwi Chairs Forum
Chairman of Waitangi National Trust Pita Tipene expects an intense first meeting with the Treaty Principles and Regulatory Standards Bills likely on the agenda. Audio
Māori artist Reuben Paterson's glittering New York life
Celebrated Māori artist Reuben Paterson says he has no regrets on making the move to New York a couple of years ago. Audio
'An overreach': Mayor against possible ban on fizzy drinks
The sale of fizzy drinks could be banned from a range of venues in Palmerston North, under a proposal being considered by the city council. Audio
The day The Rolling Stones invaded Invercargill
This weekend marks 60 years since The Rolling Stones toured New Zealand in 1965. Dave Hogan tells Music 101 about meeting them at the airport, their Invercargill concert, and the lasting effects of… Audio
'We can't recycle our way out of this issue' - Study links microplastics to cancer and more
The study is the first systematic review of microplastics using methods approved by the US National Academy of Sciences. Audio
Legal experts weigh in on length of Tim Jago's name suppression
Tim Jago abandoned his appeal for continued name suppression on Friday after being convicted five months ago.
Getting 'the best of three worlds' as a Māori-Chinese person
Danny Karatea-Goddard celebrates the new year three times a year - on 1 January, Matariki and the Lunar New Year. Audio
Are fancy electric toothbrushes worth it?
Newer electric toothbrushes with smart features can cost up to $600, but "just because it's electrical doesn't mean it's magic".
Body found on Auckland beach identified
The man whose body was found on Bethells beach, Abhishek Arora, was amongst a group of swimmers who got into difficulty in the water at Piha on Tuesday evening.
Jacinda Ardern documentary wins award at Sundance Film Festival
A new documentary about former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern has won a top award at the Sundance Film Festival. Video
Alien Weaponry: 'We're all kind of nerdy and geeky'
Brothers Henry and Lewis de Jong were just kids when they formed metal band Alien Weaponry. An intimate new documentary gets inside their world. Video, Audio
Former ACT president's name suppression went on too long - advocate
A survivors' advocate says sex offenders should not be able to get name suppression for as long as Tim Jago had.
Body washes up on Auckland's Bethells Beach
A body found on a beach on Auckland's west coast is believed to be that of a missing swimmer.
New documentary explores Haka Party incident
It's been nearly 46 years since a capping week stunt turned into a flashpoint for race relations in Aotearoa. Audio
Watch: Auckland elephant has first 'trunk-to-trunk' connection in Australia
Auckland Zoo relocated Asian elephant Burma to Monarto Safari Park in November. Video
Power outage, five injured as bus hits pole
People who ran to help injured passengers after a bus crash in Wainuiomata say some had head injuries, including a child.
Tiwai blaze under control after spreading over 1200ha of conservation land
The land the fire was burning is valuable conservation wetland. Audio
Dunedin to get scaled-back hospital, minister confirms
While the number of inpatient beds at the new hospital will be reduced, Simeon Brown says there is room to expand.
School lunches delayed due to oven issues
The government's new school lunch programme has encountered yet another obstacle.
The Economist: Predictions for the world in 2025
If anything, 2024 taught us to expect the unbelievable, but what else should we expect from this year? Audio
Deadly Samoan measles outbreak raised as RFK Jr faces US Senate
Donald Trump's controversial pick to lead the department of Health has been accused or promoting mistrust of vaccines. Audio