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Covid-19 sub-variant XEC arrives in NZ
ESR has detected a number of cases of the new strain in clinical samples. Audio
The factors motivating more and more Kiwis to be clinical trial volunteers
You may have heard the ads, asking for what are effectively human guinea pigs - people to help make medical research breakthroughs. Audio
'Hunted Australia' chief on search for Tom Phillips and the missing Marokopa kids
David Craig says police should have deployed technology and search dogs immediately after the latest sighting. Audio
GP practice says Fees Review Committee told it to start café to bring in cash
"That's not why doctors went to medical school", its chief executive says of the Health NZ committee advice. Audio
Manawanui sinking: What ship hulls do to reefs
Local conservationists want the wreck removed to preserve the delicate ecosystem in the area. Audio
Buyout blueprint on the way - Mitchell
It will allow homeowners hit by extreme weather know where they stand, emergency management minister says. Audio
Legionnaires' warning for spring gardeners
Warmer weather and longer days can mean more people are exposed to the deadly disease. Audio
Fewer regional flights mean less money circulating - mayor
Queenstown Lakes District's mayor is disappointed that Air NZ is making cuts to regional routes. Audio
Air NZ defends cuts to flight routes and capacity
It is blaming less public servant travel and mechanical issues for the loss of seats, among other issues. Audio
What's behind the surge in Kiwis getting health insurance?
New Zealanders have less faith they will be able to access to the healthcare they need, the head of the country's biggest insurer says. Audio
Is NZ ready for AI-generated TV ads?
The legislation has not kept up with the technology, an intellectual property lawyer says. Video, Audio
Dunedin Hospital scaleback: 'The longer you wait, the more likely you'll suffer harm'
People will die if plans to scale back the redevelopment are carried out, the Nurses Organisation says. Audio
Mayors told two weeks ago Dunedin Hospital build was still all go
Bryan Cadogan says he was "given the assurances that the promises would be kept" at a forum. Audio
Air NZ to stop direct flights from Invercargill to Wellington
It is putting profit ahead of its social responsibility to service the regions, a community leader says. Audio
Calls for bird-terrorising cats to be contained to owner's property
Cats are the only animals allowed to roam free and as a result, they are creating havoc amongst bird populations, Forest and Bird says. Audio
Did National check its numbers before new Dunedin Hospital promises?
Thousands of people are expected to protest today over the latest setbacks in the rebuild project. Audio
Youth councillors given voting rights on committees
It's a controversial move, but the mayor pushed the proposal over the line. Audio
More Kiwis taking a second job due to cost of living crisis
The side hustle is becoming an essential to make ends meet. Audio
The consequences of losing trust in our public institutions
The effects are "profound", with trust being part of the glue that holds society together, experts say. Audio
Frustration as mall traffic causes airport delays
Large crowds at new outlet mall are resulting in congestion that's frustrating airlines.
Working from home: Why employees like it, and what the law says
The government has told department bosses to get their staff back into the office - but will they come? Audio
'Deeply, deeply sorry': Mayor apologises after rates error hits poorest residents
More than 600 of Tararua District's "most vulnerable" ratepayers owe thousands after the council discovered an error in calculating direct debits. Audio
NZ lawyers struggling with mental health issues
A new survey has found lawyers in Aotearoa are among the unhappiest in the world.
Feathers fly in dispute over parrot's new home
A tug-of-war over a kākā parrot called Charlie is seriously ruffling feathers in the south. Audio
Government's anti-working from home move a 'total distraction' - union
The government caused Wellington's retail woes and forcing public service staff back to the office is not going to fix them, a union leader says. Audio