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Auckland leads drop, as national prices dip again

Home value growth in Aotearoa New Zealand has completely petered out in the past two months, with values dipping by 0.2 per cent in May, after a minor 0.1 per... Read More

Press ‘paws’ on animal poverty

The cost-of-living crisis is hitting Bay of Plenty pet owners hard with the number of unwanted animals getting dumped or euthanised out of desperation at an... Read More

Home support workers: "Don't touch our sick leave"

The union representing thousands of largely part-time workers who provide care for vulnerable people in the NZ community is urging the Government to retain... Read More

Micronutrients used to treat antenatal depression

University of Canterbury researchers are using vitamins and minerals to alleviate symptoms of depression during pregnancy. Antenatal depression affects some... Read More

Massive $50 million Lotto draw 'must be won'

Powerball is now at a huge $50 million, and a "must be won on Saturday", says Lotto NZ. This means the jackpot cannot roll over again, and the entire $50... Read More

Unsolved cold cases 'prolongs grief and trauma'

Nearly 20 homicide cases remain unsolved across the country, according to police. Data obtained by RNZ through an OIA reveals 19 homicide cold-cases currently... Read More

Appeal for dashcam footage for missing person

Police investigating the whereabouts of missing man Ronny Okeke are turning attention to the southern Auckland and Waikato regions. It has been 40 days since... Read More

Waikato continues to climb global rankings

The University of Waikato has maintained its place in the world's top 250 universities in the latest QS World University Rankings, and has climbed a further... Read More

Stars align for magical Matariki in Tauranga

Wintertime is upon us, when the days are shorter and the nights are longer. Across New Zealand skies, the Matariki star cluster is rising again, twinkling... Read More

Simple steps to avoid life-threatening Listeriosis

New Zealand Food Safety wants people to take some practical steps to prevent a rare and life-threatening foodborne illness. 'While rare, every year people... Read More

Council launches dog tag recycling initiative

It's an accessory that hangs around your furry friend's neck all year round, but once the colour is no longer valid, it can be difficult to know what... Read More

Overcoming adversity to achieve her goals

Every time Milly Marshall-Kirkwood gets ready to compete, she thinks of her mum. She can see her in the stand, sitting next to her dad Rob. She can hear... Read More