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Listen to our weekly political panel with RNZ's political editor Jo Moir and NZ Herald political editor Claire Trevett. Audio
Commentator on Goldsmith taking up Media Minister role
Paul Goldsmith starts today in his new role as minister of media and communications. Veteran journalist and Newsroom co-editor Mark Jennings spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
More cuts needed to fix government books - economist
The government can't just rely on axing public sector jobs and has to do more to cut spending, says the chief economist at a free market think tank.
Carmel Sepuloni on Cabinet reshuffle and Jobseeker changes
Nathan Rarere talked with Labour's Carmel Sepuloni and asked for her opinion on the sackings of Cabinet Ministers Penny Simmonds and Melissa Lee. Audio
Manhunt launched in Nigeria after mass prison break
Rain is causing chaos across Africa, Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Ghana. Audio
ANZAC Day commemorated in Tonga
ANZAC commemorations aren't limited to New Zealand and Australia, Kalafi Moala reports on how the day is marked in Tonga. Audio
Rail bridge reopened after floods left it sagging
A flood damaged rail bridge has been reopened after a support was swept away in high water, leaving the 610m-long structure sagging, but a mayor says more work is needed on crucial infrastructure.
Manslaughter guilty plea for fatal fight over messy kitchen
A man who tried to break up a fight over a messy kitchen ended up being fatally stabbed in the neck, while another man was stabbed in the shoulder.
World-first child autism clinic trialled in Wellington
A world-first child autism clinic is being trialled in Wellington, providing support to families of children under five years old identified with signs of autism.
How fraudsters use 'fake news' in cryptocurrency scams
Scammers are able to get past automated checks on the social media giant to try to defraud users.
'Just as we did in 1984' - School brings back traditional single-cell classrooms
Rangiora High School has a 1980s feel about it, following the refurbishment of its Rakahuri building, says principal Bruce Kearney.
Police dog punched after burglar caught on roof with loot
A man's spree of daylight-armed robberies and night-time burglaries came to an abrupt halt after police busted him on the roof of a bottle store with nearly $3000 worth of stolen loot.
Building product concerns dismissed: 'The industry is lacking competition'
Construction industry concerns about a potential drop in the quality of building products have been brushed aside as superficial.
Giuliani charged, Trump listed as co-conspirator in Arizona fake elector scheme
The charges stems from efforts to reverse Joe Biden's victory in several states in 2020, based on Trump's false claims he had been re-elected.
Kidnappings, shots fired in eastern Bay of Plenty
A Kawerau man is facing numerous charges after allegedly pointing a gun at police and holding people hostage in their own homes.
'Street of hell': Residents recount years of abuse from lodge tenants
The Parnell lodges' owners are being accused of putting profits ahead of any sense of social responsibility to residents.
US targets airlines' 'junk fees' in new aviation rules
The new rules require airlines to disclose extra service fees alongside the full fare and offer cash refunds for cancelled flights - not vouchers or credit.
'They have taken us for fools': Councillor hits out over homeless plan
Rotorua councillor upset at Housing Ministry plans to keep contracting hotels for emergency housing.
Visitors to Samoa urged to take precaution
Visitors to Samoa urged to take precaution. Audio
Cash fare boxes stolen from Wellington buses
Police are investigating a string of cash fare boxes stolen from buses in Wellington.