The new, planned, 24/7 telehealth service giving people access to online GP appointments, is due to be launched in the next month or so.

The country's first private business accredited to issue building consents is being officially registered today - promising to process building consents in just 10 days.

Auckland FC are knocked out of the A-League at the penultimate hurdle, losing to Melbourne Victory at home. The Warriors lose after a five-game winning streak and what shape the Super Rugby playoffs are taking after Moana Pasifika were beaten by the Chiefs.

Landscape designer and gardener Xanthe White on how to work with native plants in your garden.

The Government is tipping $200 million into getting a stake in an offshore gas field. Dan also discusses changes to KiwiSaver and the Government's investment boost scheme. And, the Reserve Bank meets tomorrow to decide on interest rates: a cut is expected, but what will follow is uncertain.

Napier Port is facing a decline in cruise bookings, three very active Hamilton brothers have had six hip replacements between them, and Lonely Planet listed Napier among its "15 cities with the most tantalising food scenes"

If you're thinking about sending a get well soon card to a loved one in hospital - you might need to think again about how you do it.

David Hill reviews Ocean: Earth's Last Wilderness by Sir David Attenborough and Colin Butfield published by Hachette

The real story of Kelly Tarlton - treasure hunter and underwater explorer.

The US President is not happy with Russia President Vladimir Putin stalling and Harvard as US sentiment towards the war in Gaza shifts, with people tired of the ongoing fighting.