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Black Friday sales have kicked off with gusto, as throngs of Kiwis keen to save money on their Christmas gifts, hit the shops.

So are people worried about stimulating the economy with a looming… Video, Audio

The Black Caps and India have begun the one day international cricket series in Auckland. Following on from a rain-interrupted T20 series the two sides will play three ODIs as they look towards next… Video, Audio

If you're jetting off some where this holiday season spare a thought for aviation security when you pack your bag.

In the past eight months it's had to remove 130,000 banned items from peoples… Video, Audio

A business leader says the time for talk is over - and retail workers are demanding better protection following the death of a dairy worker in Auckland.

A nationwide protest will be held after the… Video, Audio

Andrew Little has faced the wrath of medical specialists, who have vented their frustrations about overwhelming demand, compounded by underpay and under-staffing.

The Health Minister was met with a… Video, Audio

It's just in time for the Christmas shopping splurge - a facelift for one of Aucklands' busiest and most maligned retail strips.

Today saw the official opening of a long-awaited facelift for one of… Video, Audio

Sanford's scaling up its production of collagen extraction from fish skin in Marlborough - today opening its $20 million Bioactives Plant just south of Blenheim.

The centre will create new jobs for… Audio

The return of overseas tourists has already exceeded expectations, and the Reserve Bank is predicting that will increase over the summer months.

There's concern the sector will struggle to keep up… Audio

Crushed between rising interest rates and runaway inflation - why are households being forced to bear the cost of fixing the economy?

At least one leading economist reckons the Reserve Bank, the… Audio

Advocates are calling for financial abuse to be made a stand-alone offence, saying it's hidden in current legislation.

Those helping victims of family violence say almost all of them are financially… Audio

Athletes from two of the country's most successful Olympic sports have launched landmark employment proceedings against High Performance Sport NZ.

The group includes more than 60 rowers and cyclists… Video, Audio

Auckland Council's fiscal hole just got $25 million deeper overnight according to the Mayor.

Wayne Brown says the Reserve Bank forecasts unveiled yesterday have blown the city's budget shortfall out… Video, Audio

Police Minister Chris Hipkins says on the face of it Sandringham's Rose Cottage dairy should have qualified for fog canon funding and he has asked for a please explain.

The local neighbour hood… Video, Audio

Auckland police detective inspector Scott Beard discusses the fatal stabbing at the dairy in Sandringham. Video, Audio

Residents in the Auckland suburb of Sandringham are reeling after a worker at a local dairy was stabbed to death.

The 34-year old victim was looking after the dairy for its long-serving and much… Video, Audio

The highest interest rate hike in Reserve Bank history could signal collective belt tightening for many mortagages holders.

The Official Cash Rate rose 75 basis points to 4.25 percent. And that means… Video, Audio

In a tight real estate market..one agents offering a try before you buy option on a Waiheke bach, with a price tag of close to $10 million.

The luxury five bedroom property on a double section of… Video, Audio

A group of lawyers is considering an appeal after the High Court dismissed their case claiming advice given to government is too weak to effectively tackle climate change.

The 350-strong Lawyers for… Audio

Visiting relatives planning a Christmas trip to New Zealand are having to call off their trip after hold-ups to visas.

Flights have been booked for long-awaited family reunions but for some the… Audio