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One dead in Auckland crash
20 Apr 2024A person has died following a two-vehicle crash in the Auckland suburb of Grey Lynn.
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Man who torched John Key's office admits railway building arson
Daniel Vale has a fiery criminal history.
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Te Whatu Ora orders staffing clampdown in bid to save money
19 Apr 2024Health NZ has ordered an end to double shifts and imposed new limitations on replacing sick staff in wards during the day to save money.
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The places where you're most likely to pass your driving test
19 Apr 2024In one city, less than half of applicants passed their restricted - but going out of town for a test has drawbacks, instructor warns. Audio
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Winning mullet owner inspired by business in the front, party at the back hairstyle
19 Apr 2024New Zealand's newest national mullet champion is a 10-year-old named Ted from Kerikeri.
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Complainants tight-lipped over Invercargill mayor’s apology
18 Apr 2024The two councillors who lodged a code of conduct complaint against Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark will not comment on his recent apology.
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Dog owners fined after 27 cats killed
18 Apr 2024Owners of several roaming dogs that were on a cat-killing spree, terrorising a south Auckland neighbourhood, have been fined.
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Push for govt screen rebate to fund Shortland Street
19 Apr 2024The makers of New Zealand's long-running TV drama want the government to extend its cash-back scheme for local productions. Audio
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Barrier businesses welcome new moorings for boaties hit by caulerpa ban
19 Apr 2024Anchoring has been restricted around most of the island to help stop the spread of the invasive seaweed caulerpa. Audio
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Dunedin signs off on plan for the next 30 years
19 Apr 2024The Future Development Strategy suggests how and where Dunedin should grow and what is needed to make it happen.
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Muriwai homes demolished, relocated as storm recovery wraps up
19 Apr 2024"When you're confronted with your house of, say, 30 years being deconstructed ... you're back there living it all over again."
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Call for law affecting people with limited decision-making ability to be axed
19 Apr 2024The legislation requires such significant reform it needs to be replaced, the Law Commission says.
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Mike McRoberts to end career as news presenter
19 Apr 2024McRoberts has spent the last 23 years of his career with Newshub, and says its the right time to pursue new opportunities.
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The timeline of a prison corruption and bribery scandal
19 Apr 2024Petrol station rendezvous, $3700 cash and ice cream containers of food: This is the Rimutaka Prison scandal played out.
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City Gardens Apartments no longer dangerous fire risk, council says
19 Apr 2024Residents won't need to evacuate a fire hazard prone building if certification data comes back saying it is no longer dangerous.
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$10b transport plan gets tick from Canterbury mayors
19 Apr 2024The plan includes the proposed Woodend Bypass and a second Ashburton bridge as key projects.
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Auckland train network disruptions continue
19 Apr 2024The Onehunga Line has been suspended until further notice, as has part of the Western Line.
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Significant delays expected after crash on SH1 at Tinwald
19 Apr 2024Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash that has blocked State Highway 1 in Mid-Canterbury.
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Pair sentenced to at least 10 years' jail for murder of Angela Blackmoore
David Hawken and Rebecca Wright-Meldrum have been sentenced to life with no parole for 10 years for their parts in the 1995 killing.
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Man locked up half his life cleared to make Supreme Court appeal
19 Apr 2024The man has never stood trial, but has been detained for 18 years because he is considered too dangerous to release.
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Aotearoa's Islamic community urged to stay vigilant after Australian stabbing
The Federation of Islamic Associations has advised the community to be careful this weekend in the wake of an attack at a church in Australia.
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Dengue fever outbreak to be declared in Samoa
19 Apr 2024More than 250 cases have now been reported in the country.
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Weekend weather: Storms and heavy rain loom over big parts of country
19 Apr 2024Heavy rain watches have been put in place for the northern half of the North Island from Saturday afternoon.
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Mental Health Foundation proposes cutting nearly 20% of staff
Chief executive Shaun Robinson said it has not had any government funding cut, but government-funded contracts have not kept pace with rising costs.
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