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Six unaccounted for after Baltimore bridge collapse
Six people are still unaccounted for after a container ship ploughed into a bridge in the US city of Baltimore.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge, collapsed into the Patapsco River sending people and cars… Audio
Glenavon School students safe after lockdown
It it the third Auckland school to go into lockdown this month.
Mystery still lingers over fatal Trades Hall bombing
It is 40 years today since the caretaker of a building in Wellington was killed by a bomb in a suitcase. No one has ever been charged. Audio
Ketamine to be trialled as depression treatment
Otago University is seeking 60 regular users of anti-depressant therapy to take part in the study. Audio
Watch: A first look at Auckland Airport's new drop-off area
Auckland International Airport's new area is opening to the public next week, with the promise it will make travellers' journeys easier and faster.
Long Covid 'extremely debilitating' for teachers, union says
Teachers are experiencing brain fog and extreme fatigue, making a demanding job even more , NZEI's president says. Audio
Otago University looking for participants for ketamine study
University of Otago researchers are calling for participants in a trial, looking into how a popular recreational drug could help treat depression.
Ketamine has grown in reputation as an illicit drug… Audio
Number of job ads declining SEEK report shows
The latest report from SEEK says the number of jobs ads is declining, and the number of applications per ad is growing.
The country's top job ad site says its total listings dropped 3 percent in… Audio
Teaching most vulnerable profession for Long Covid
The author of a new study into Long Covid says teaching is the most vulnerable profession.
Otago University associate professor Amanda Kvalsvig says up to 14 percent of people who catch Covid-19 get… Audio
Survey finds third of marae in flood prone areas, up to 30% prone to landslides
Hundreds of marae around the country face potential exposure to floods, landslides and other natural hazards, but new research aims to bolster marae resilience in the face of climate change.
First stage of Auckland Airport's Transport Hub set to open
The first stage of Auckland International Airport's new Transport Hub opens next week, offering bus lanes and more spots for pick-ups and drop-offs.
The development sees the ground floor of the 1977… Audio
Govt taken to court over delays in tackling Gloriavale abuse
A leading lawyer is taking multiple government departments to court for delays in tackling abuse at the Christian Community of Gloriavale.
Barrister Brian Henry has filed proceedings against Oranga… Audio
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on response to China's cyberattack
The Government says it isn't planning to invoke sanctions against China after confirming that a cyberattack involving the republic targeted two parliamentary agencies.
Foreign Minister Winston Peters… Audio
GP clinic heads to High Court to get data back from IT company
A small marae-based GP clinic is going to the High Court to try to get its data back from a medical IT company.
Labour MP calls for Destiny Church to be held to account
A Labour MP wants to see Destiny Church members held to account for painting over a rainbow street crossing.
The vandalism was in protest against a drag queen event at the Gisborne Library.
A heated… Audio
Court rules Assange may be able to appeal extradition to USA
A London court has ruled that Wikileaks founder Julian Assange may be able to appeal his extradition to the United States.
Two judges have ordered the U.S. to provide assurances that Assange has a… Audio
How online health tools show accessibility is still an afterthought
Opinion - Accessibility in healthcare is often lacking or insufficient, both for staff and patients, Sally Britnell writes.
Lawyer takes Govt to court over slow action against abuse at the Christian community of Gloriavale
A high-profile lawyer is taking the government to court for slow action against abuse at the Christian community of Gloriavale.
Barrister Brian Henry has filed proceedings against Oranga Tamariki… Audio
AA calls out lack of speed camera warning signs
The AA is calling out the lack of warning signs next to fixed speed camera sites.
Only one sign has been installed in the four years since the policy was announced in 2019 for signs to be mandatory.
…NZ sends clear message to China over cyberattack says expert
An international relations expert says New Zealand has sent a clear message to China: stop interfering or it will escalate its response.
The Government has accused Beijing of being behind a… Audio