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Wellington wind forces Anzac Day wreath-laying indoors
A much-reduced national service for Anzac Day took place in Wellington after high winds caused the cancellation of the main event.
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Kidnappings, shots fired in eastern Bay of Plenty
25 Apr 2024A Kawerau man is facing numerous charges after allegedly pointing a gun at police and holding people hostage in their own homes.
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In pictures: Anzac Day marked across NZ
25 Apr 2024Thousands are remembering those who fought and died in war. Here are some of the best photos from services around Aotearoa.
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Letter to killed airman's mother tells of Anzac spirit
25 Apr 2024When a Whanganui flight sergeant was shot into the sea, an Australian soldier wrote to his mother of his "great courage and resolution".
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Council turns off Facebook comments amid surge in abuse
25 Apr 2024The comments section is not a healthy way to debate issues the community is facing, council says.
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Three's Ryan Bridge joining Newstalk ZB?
He is first in line to be the new host of Newstalk ZB's Early Edition morning show, according to a report.
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Wind forces cancellation of wreath-laying services in Wellington
25 Apr 2024MetService expects winds of up to 109km/h in central Wellington for later on Anzac Day.
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WWI 'always part of our family histories' - Dame Cindy Kiro
25 Apr 2024Dame Cindy Kiro says 109 years after the landing at Gallipoli, Anzac Day still holds a deep significance for New Zealanders.
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Anzac Day: Veterans not getting support they need, feel forgotten about
24 Apr 2024Some contemporary veterans say are dealing with the impacts of serving, but the government is not providing them with the support they need. Audio
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High Court overturns Waitangi Tribunal summons to Karen Chhour
24 Apr 2024The minister was due to give evidence on Friday regarding the government's plans to repeal section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act
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Cash fare boxes stolen from Wellington buses
Police are investigating a string of cash fare boxes stolen from buses in Wellington.
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Court decision to name sex offender a 'massive victory' - survivors
24 Apr 2024The 21-year-old took his fight to keep his name secret to the country's highest court, but his loss means it can be published on 14 June.
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Bus drivers worried they won't come home from work
24 Apr 2024An unprovoked attack on an Auckland bus driver is cruel and has highlighted the danger they face, FIRST Union says.
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100 dead birds found on shore of Lake Wānaka
24 Apr 2024It's not yet known what caused the deaths, but it could be down to algal blooms or botulism, officials say.
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ADHD expert suspended after wrongly writing thousands of prescriptions
24 Apr 2024A doctor who wrote thousands of prescriptions for ADHD medication without the necessary approvals has been suspended for a year.
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What it takes to make a great movie poster
24 Apr 2024Behind every movie poster you see down at your local cinema multiplex, there might be hundreds of concepts, sketches and preliminary drawings leading towards that one image. Audio
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'Serious public health issue': Concerns about nitrate levels in drinking water
24 Apr 2024The organisation tested 445 water samples in Canterbury and results indicate multiple town supplies had nitrate levels above the threshold.
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'We had an issue with the aircraft' - Pilots on horror LATAM flight
24 Apr 2024The conversation between air traffic control and flight LA800's pilots has revealed the moments after the plane plummeted mid-air.
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Weird, wacky and wonderful: Past Kiwi discoveries
24 Apr 2024It the wake of a 21-year-old swipe card being found in Antarctica, here are some other remarkable tales RNZ has told. Video
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Roles providing support for disabled kids among those proposed to be axed
24 Apr 2024Leaked documents show which divisions will bear the brunt of hundreds of proposed job cuts at the Ministry of Education.
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Is Ōtara town centre really alcohol free?
24 Apr 2024Ōtara town centre is legally an alcohol free zone, but "you wouldn't know it" according to some community advocates.
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Canterbury hospitals on notice to cut spending by $13m by June
The senior leadership team has already held a workshop "to identify local opportunities", leaked documents show.
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Anger, understanding and pleas: Hamilton receives 3000 submissions for Long-Term Plan
24 Apr 2024"The [council] and their paid bureaucrats clearly are out of touch with what the people of Hamilton can afford," one submitter says.
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High levels of paralytic shellfish toxins found in Queen Charlotte Sound
24 Apr 2024People are being warned not to collect or eat shellfish from Queen Charlotte Sound or part of Golden Bay after high levels of paralytic shellfish toxins were detected.
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