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Should NZ ban deals on junk food?
England has just introduced a ban on multi-buy deals for junk food, should we follow suit? Audio
Australia funding more medicines faster than NZ - report
The head of Medicines New Zealand says there is a massive gap in medicine funding between here and across the Tasman which is not improving. Audio
Which lab tested your sunscreen?
Consumer New Zealand say price is no indication of the effectiveness of sunscreens. Audio
'He waltzes in and just leaves the items': Nico the cat burglar nicking knickers
The owners of a Hamilton cat bringing home dozens of stolen items to his family say it's because he wants to "share the love". Audio
Cancer Society pushes for faster treatment in South Island
New figures showed 86.3 percent nationally now receive cancer treatment within a month, but wait times for some districts had gone backwards. Audio
'Cost should not be the only factor', says husband of CTV collapse victim
A man who lost his wife in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake says the government's new rules are prioritising building owners over potential victims. Audio
Charity that's clothed thousands in need forced to close doors
The founder says they have tried everything to stay afloat, but funding has always been an issue. Audio
Cheesemakers closure leaves growing holes in industry
Nelson's Kervella Cheese is closing down citing brutal compliance costs and a seven-day a week schedule to keep the business going. Audio
'Fresh look': Primary students cover Split Enz album
The album will soon be sold in JB Hi-Fi stores across the country. Video, Audio
Axing buses could endanger students, principal says
A Queenstown principal believes plans to scrap 10 dedicated school buses will have severe impacts on student attendance and could put children in danger. Audio
The big dog helping calm people's nerves
Three-year-old therapy dog Penny Pickles is part of the team at Learner Licence Theory in Tararua. Audio
Some international students sleeping rough, advocate says
An advocate for Auckland's homeless says he's seeing growing levels of desperation in the city. Audio
'Pretty scary time': NZ teen describes drone attacks on Gaza-bound flotilla
Sam Leason says he started his night shift as drones dropped "bombs ... and other liquids" onto some of the boats. Audio
Patients dying waiting for treatment - cancer specialist
Blood cancer patients waiting for stem cell treatments are being given extra chemotherapy and some are dying when that no longer works, a specialist says. Audio
'It was fantastic': Outward Bound introduces 60-plus course
It's the first time the not-for-profit has run an eight-day course for people aged 60 and over.
Recycling centre bans fast-fashion garments
Xtreme Zero Waste claims it could not move the Shein clothing, which made up about 20 percent of donations. Audio
Attacks on hospital workers up 30 percent in two years
Health NZ blames "complex societal factors" for the rise and has spent $31m on extra security over the past two years. Audio
KiwiSaver less of a retirement fund, more of a 'life saver' for cancer patients
Robert Moffitt was forced to cash up his KiwiSaver to fund $220,000 treatment for his blood cancer. Audio
'We're getting left behind': South Waikato mayor on small towns
Gary Petley reckons small towns are on the brink of being mothballed, and the government doesn't "give a toss". Audio
Council demands man move shed despite incoming law changes
Hamilton City Council's regulatory operations manager Brent Austin said it was required to adhere to the Building Act legislation currently in place. Audio
C is for Commitment: Blood cancer patients say govt breaking promise on life-saving drugs
Families accuse National of failing to deliver promised life-saving medicines, forcing some to fundraise or move abroad. Audio
What will it take for the Phillips children to reintegrate into society?
A psychotherapist says she believes there are potentially cult-like characteristics to the life Tom Phillips created on the run with his children. Audio
Florists say industry 'plagued by resentment, culture of fear'
A number of florists are speaking out about the rise of unhappiness within the industry and the struggle to keep their businesses blooming. Audio
Queenstown faces hurdles in bringing back international cricket
Iconic John Davies Oval has been left off the Black Caps and White Ferns schedules again this summer. Audio
Watch: Police launch beat patrol amid crime surge
The seven-officer patrol in Henderson aims to tackle local crime following thousands of reported victimisations.