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The haves and have-nots of aged care
New Zealand's aged care sector faces huge inequities - while the flashiest ever has just opened in Auckland, many in smaller towns are closing Audio
Peters meets with new Solomon Islands PM
The foreign affairs minister has landed in Solomon Islands for the first leg of his Pacific tour, and an audience with the newly elected Prime Minister.
AT considers exempting Wynyard Quarter from parking increases
Auckland Transport says it may make Wynyard Quarter exempt from increased street parking until the Wynyard Bridge reopens.
Taranaki drink-driver crashed into off-duty police officer
It was not hard for police to catch a man who was out driving while more than six times the legal alcohol limit.
GPS 'jamming' hitting thousands of European flights
With a reported 46,000 aircraft citing sat-nav problems over the Baltic Sea between August and March, suspected Russian GPS "jamming" is now being considered a major threat to air safety. Audio
Pre-Budget teasers increase exposure - and scrutiny
Mediawatch looks at how one pre-Budget announcement played well for a minister last week - but this week, one was badly botched.
Pre-budget teasers increase exposure - and scrutiny
These days governments roll out pre-Budget announcements almost daily for weeks in the run-up. It gives their selected plans more exposure at a time of their choosing - but it also attracts greater…
Mediawatch: Sunday May 12
Pre-budget teasers increase exposure - and scrutiny; Green MP under pressure over conduct; bid to backstop local news; Gaza coverage attract complaints - and prizes. Audio
'Massive change': Auckland CBD to be stung with 24/7 parking fees
The fees will cover parking overnight, at weekends and on public holidays as Auckland Transport seeks to collect more money.
Three parliamentary signs that a new budget is imminent
Before each budget comes a political vanguard of announcements and trailers. Parliament has its own, less political signs that a budget is about to arrive. Audio
Why NZ might be taking so long to make a call on AUKUS
Opinion - The government says it is "a long way from this point of being able to make such a decision", which is puzzling, Robert Patman writes.
'People are getting killed out there' - Youth emergency centre prepares to open
The first stage of an Auckland 24-hour youth emergency centre is opening its doors to the public next week.
One dead after crash in north Taranaki
One person has died and three are seriously injured after a crash closed part of State Highway 3 near Urenui.
'It takes a kāinga' - New documentary calls for better support for Māori mums
A new documentary is highlighting the disparities that māmā Māori face as they enter what should be the most amazing time of their lives. Audio
Fast-track bill: Chief Ombudsman calls for accountability by law
Democracy will be the "loser" if sweeping executive powers are granted to ministers under the new bill, the Chief Ombudsman warns.
Ria Hall on her bid for the Tauranga Mayoralty
Tauranga has been without an elected council for four years and earlier this week singer-songwriter Ria Hall put her hat in the ring for the position of Mayor. Those elected this year will serve for… Audio
Quarry risk to TranzAlpine train, but no quick fix
Delays in the decommissioning of dangerous rock quarry near Greymouth have raised the ire of a West Coast regional councillor.
What is happening with the housing market?
Analysis - First-home buyers are still seeing benefits from low prices and competition, but having fewer investors in the market is impacting the rental shortage. Audio
India's elections and the cost of colonialism: Dr Sashi Tharoor
In a crucial year for India, millions of voters are going to the polls in the mammoth six-week election in the most populous country on earth. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hoping to secure a rare… Audio
The Australian shaming dodgy landlords
Housing solution advocate Jordan van den Berg received a wave of fury from landlords and real estate agents recently after posting a video suggesting people squat in houses left empty by their owners… Audio