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Tsunami threat extended as surges hit shores
Tsunami currents have reached parts of the country and people should stay away from beaches until at least 3pm. Audio
New workplace survey warns of mass GP exodus
The Royal New Zealand College of GPs survey of more than 1300 doctors showed a significant numbers are about to leave the workforce. Audio
'Very cunning': Unexpected hitchhikers troubling mechanics
There has been a spike in cases of rats chewing through the electronics of cars, with insurers also reporting an increase in damage claims. Audio
The handwritten note missing tramper Roy Arbon left behind
Search teams have spent more than 750 search hours looking for the West Coast beekeeper.
'A lot of rain': Widespread disruption from power cuts, road closures
Hundreds of customers were without power and there has been widespread disruption on the roads on day two of bad weather affecting the North Island. Audio
What you need to know about why nurses are striking
Explainer - Nurses and midwives held a strike for 24 hours in protests over staffing levels and pay. Here's what you need to know. Audio
How to watch Tuesday's meteor showers
Bad weather threatens to spoil the show, but here's how to watch the spectacle if clouds stay away.
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
Woman hospitalised after stabbing in Auckland suburb
Armed police were at the scene on Whanui Place on Monday morning.
Weather watches, warnings issued in gloomy start to week
A front is expected to move east across the country from Monday, bringing heavy rain and strong north-to-northeast winds.
Firefighters extinguish fire at Auckland's Westgate Mitre 10
Firefighters responded to a large fire at a Mitre 10 hardware store in the Auckland suburb of Westgate.
Doctors welcome government's GP training funding shake-up
The GP clinic funding model will be updated for the first time in more than 20 years, and more trainees will have their fees covered.
Fine weather set to continue for most this weekend
Most of the country can look forward to a fine weekend, but more unsettled weather is forecast for next week. Video
Watch: NZ man sentenced for drunken assault during Perth-Auckland flight
The assault on two airline crew resulted in the plane being diverted to Melbourne.
Tramper rescued from Tongariro 'knows he had a close call'
Despite recent heavy snowfall and freezing conditions, the man didn't have any food or shelter with him.
Police search for man after 'concerning behaviour' at school
The public are being asked for their help identifying the man.
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
NZ and allies condemn 'inhumane', 'horrifying' killings in Gaza
"We condemn the drip feeding of aid and the inhumane killing of civilians, including children, seeking to meet their most basic needs," the statement from 25 countries says. Audio
Nicola Willis to ask Fonterra about high price of butter
The Finance Minister says she wants to discuss what gets added to the cost at retail and wholesale level.
All the changes to schools so far this year - and what's coming next
Explainer - It's been a busy year so far for education policy, with a series of announcements by the government and curriculum changes.
Ministry of Health reviewing campylobacter data after scaremongering accusations
Food Safety is working with the Ministry of Health to understand what has caused the increase.
Student Volunteer Army granted $50,000 for flood clean-up
The grant will pay for region-wide activities over the next four-to-six weeks based on requests by those affected.
Increase in cases of vomiting, diarrhoea since Nelson-Marlborough flooding
Health NZ was unable to confirm the number of cases or if they were linked to flood contamination.
One dead after crash downs powerlines, closes Marlborough highway
The road is expected to be closed for some time, police say.