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Child sex abuse victims lured to destinations where multiple men are waiting
A new report is calling for urgent cross-sector investment in prevention, response and visibility. Audio
'Beautiful' meteor shower set to peak overnight
"If we do get clear skies it's definitely worth a look."
Auckland homelessness spike: Who, or what, is to blame?
There is debate over whether the government's tightened-up emergency housing eligibility rules are behind a spike in homelessness in Auckland. Audio
Health NZ admits it can't afford to employ all nurses wanting work
Just 323 of 722 applicants have got jobs in hospitals through its Advanced Choice of Employment Mid-Year matching process. Audio
'Way too much flip flopping' on resource management law
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says his party will make changes to the coalition government's new Fast Track regime if elected next year, but will not completely scrap it.
Stores say prices will go up after PayWave surcharge ban
Retailers say with some facing bills up to $80,000 a year to have contactless payment, shops might just go back to EFTPOS. Audio
Builders awaiting detail on government's bid to drive costs down
One builder said the government's changes were a good thing but wanted to see how it would play out. Audio
Residents warned to prepare for worst as more rain forecast for Tasman
More wet weather is on the way for the top of the South Island, a region still recovering from recent storms. Audio
Luxon defends voting changes after Collins raises problems
Reports say Attorney-General Judith Collins has found 100,000 people could be disenfranchised by the changes. Audio
Wellington water loss drops but warning investment in new pipes needed
The change was largely driven by patching pipes not replacing them, Wellington Water's chairperson says. Audio
Six-metre sculpture disappears from artist's studio
Chris Moore said the sculpture would have cost him more than $50,000 in time, materials and labour, but is likely to be worth less than $50 as scrap. Audio
Farmer has $60k worth of calves stolen
Jen Corbin said it's the second time she and her husband have had stock stolen by cattle rustlers in as many years. Audio
Seymour's 'dropkicks' comments about voters 'unhelpful' - Goldsmith
The government is moving to cut when people can enrol to vote, and officials warn it could hit turnout. Meanwhile, the Justice Minister has critcised comments by the ACT leader. Audio
Air NZ partners with OpenAI to help avoid flight delays
The airline is part of a select group that has been given the opportunity to partner with the organisation behind ChatGPT, in a first of its kind collaboration in New Zealand. Audio
High cost of butter hurting bakers, families
The price of butter in Aotearoa is now 120 percent higher than it was a decade ago. Audio
Supermarket pricing errors cost NZers millions a year - Consumer NZ
A mandatory pricing accuracy code is needed to hold supermarkets to account for errors, Consumer NZ says. Audio
The famous Dunedin Study gets world-wide attention
Global leaders are now hoping to use the research to help policymakers around the world. Audio
Police hope new shoplifting team brings relief for retailers
The team is looking at retail offending in the areas around Mount Roskill, Mount Albert, Avondale, Point Chevalier and Ponsonby. Audio
New working group looks to demystify Pharmac fund
"It is not a healthy process," the group's chair says. Audio
Tasman's new rain radar location yet to be decided, MetService says
The weekend announcement of a new rain radar came after years of campaigning, with the region considered a national blank spot. Audio
Boy racer crackdown reveals number of cars aren't safe
A police operation discovered 20 percent of vehicles at a street racer meet on Saturday weren't road worthy. Audio
Hundreds lose power, roof torn off as severe gales lash Northland
Severe gales downed trees and powerlines across the region. Audio
Farmers blame supermarkets over butter prices
Federated Farmers dairy chair Karl Dean says while the market always fluctuates, consumers are often missing out when prices do drop. Audio