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'Event, cleanup, event, cleanup': Businesses want long-term solutions
The region is becoming less attractive for future investors due to a lack of certainty and resilience, a Gisborne business leader says. Audio
Minister promises to release proof gas plan will lower power bills
The government is pushing ahead with plans to build a $1b gas import facility, funded by a levy. Audio
What does the Air New Zealand flight attendant strike mean for travellers?
People who planned to fly to North America and Asia in the coming days will be most impacted by the stop-work action. Audio
'It whacked my snowboard': Olympian Zoi Sadowski-Synnott's medal breaks
New Zealand snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has joined an elite club of Olympians - those who will be bringing home broken medals. Audio
Who will pay for Wellington's sewage disaster?
It could be months before the plant returns to full operation. Audio
New medicine funding could be life-saving for rural areas, health expert says
Pharmac announced new funding for emergency pain relief and blood clotting medications for rural communities. Audio
Mayor says govt 'unqualified' to lead Auckland's economic recovery
The comments came as Wayne Brown again renewed calls for a bed levy tax, despite the government's opposition to the move. Audio
Early warning signs at treatment plant may have been missed - Wellington Water boss
Wellington Water's Pat Dougherty says early warning signs that there were troubles with the discharge at Moa Point's Wastewater Treatment Plant may have been missed. Audio
SH2 roading upgrades may not have prevented flooding outcome - Transport Minister
The stretch between Ōpōtiki and Matawai has been closed since 16 January. Audio
Damage to Moa Point wastewater plant 'as bad as we feared' - Wellington Water
Wellington Water's chief executive says the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant is not in good shape, with 70 percent of it flooded and 80 percent of its equipment damaged. Audio
'Catastrophic failure': Mayor describes plant's leak as environmental disaster
An average of around 70 million litres of untreated wastewater has been pouring into Wellington's South Coast each day since Wednesday morning. Audio
'Remove every barrier we can': Plea over school uniform expense
A charity says it's not just lower socio-economic households who are feeling the pinch. Audio
The reality of Mount businesses after fatal landslide
Mount Mainstreet manager Jay Banner told Morning Report local businesses have taken a significant financial hit. Audio
Luxon and Peters 'basically calling each other liars' - Hipkins
The Labour leader said it was a sign the leaders did not have a healthy relationship. Audio
NZ First-National clash over India FTA a 'mature disagreement' - Luxon
National and New Zealand First have been clashing over the free trade agreement. Audio
Sam Ruthe's next goal after setting record for mile
The 16-year-old on Sunday, became the youngest athlete ever to run a mile quicker than 3 minutes and 50 seconds and in doing so eclipsed the New Zealand record by Sir John Walker. Audio
Christchurch's 'toxic' smell worse than ever
Offensive odours have plagued Bromley and neighbouring suburbs.
Year-long prescriptions not the cure for ailing health system - pharmacist
A Te Awamutu pharmacist is concerned changes to prescriptions happening this week will burden pharmacists. Audio
Work continues to reopen significantly damaged state highways
Crews are working to "put back better" after last week's severe weather wreaked havoc on the transport network. Audio
Students learn better in uniform, headmaster says, brushing off cost concerns
The head of an Auckland high school is defending high uniform costs, arguing it is in students' best interests - and cheaper for parents overall. Audio
Council turns to AI to cut cost of residents' recycling errors
Almost a third of Auckland's recycling now ends up in landfill, costing ratepayers millions of dollars annually. Audio
Paid parking at Mount Cook raises $214,000 in month
The Department of Conservation began charging for parking at Punakaiki, Franz Josef and Aoraki-Mount Cook in December, as part of a trial. Audio
'Gutless' for Luxon not to rule out Trump's Board of Peace - Goff
Winston Peters says the World Health Organization has forgotten its original mandate, but Phil Goff has rubbished the idea of NZ quitting and says it needs to stand up to Donald Trump. Audio
Luxon throwing Bishop under the bus on housing, Hipkins says
The Labour leader has accused the prime minister of starting this election year by "panicking". Audio
