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The city that could elect one of New Zealand's longest standing mayors
7 Oct 2025Five candidates are taking on Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy, who is running for his ninth term in office. Audio
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Cyclone Gabrielle inquest: Families of victims to speak
6 Oct 2025Witnesses at the second phase of he inquest include family of those who died and as well as civil defence, Hawke's Bay councils and police.
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Te Whatu Ora cutting alcohol harm reduction staff and campaigns, union says
6 Oct 2025The agency confirmed a 'change process' was underway, as 65 organisations signed a letter urging the government to shut the alcohol industry out of policy decisions. Audio
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All Blacks v Wallabies: what you need to know about Bledisloe II
4 Oct 2025Team lists, news and key stats about tonight's game in Perth. Video
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Local election votes significantly up from 2022
3 Oct 2025More than 622,000 votes have been returned to date, representing just over 18 percent of eligible votes.
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BSA dismisses complaint about Morning Report interview
2 Oct 2025The Broadcasting Standards Authority has dismissed a complaint about a 16 June broadcast of Morning Report, which featured an interview with Dr Samira Ghoreishi.
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Media Council upholds complaint over RNZ’s coverage of teen’s death
1 Oct 2025The New Zealand Media Council has upheld a complaint against RNZ over its online article titled "Teenager starves to death alone in emergency accommodation", published on 12 June 2025.
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RNZ responds to Media Council ruling on coverage of teen’s death
1 Oct 2025The Media Council has upheld complaints against RNZ over its article "Teenager starves to death alone in emergency accommodation". RNZ Chief News Officer Mark Stevens responds.
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Kiwis 'can be proud' NZ isn't recognising Palestine yet - Luxon
New Zealand was among only a handful of countries - including the US, Japan and South Korea - which had not formally recognised Palestinian statehood. Audio
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Four measles cases identified in Northland
28 Sep 2025People in the Bay of Islands were urged to monitor for symptoms with possible undetected measles in the community since early September.
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Wānaka woman charged with fake cancer scam also faces sexual assault charge
25 Sep 2025A Wānaka woman accused of being part of a million-dollar fraud through false cancer claims is now also facing a charge of sexual assault.
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BSA rules in favour of RNZ stories
25 Sep 2025The Broadcasting Standards Authority has issued two decisions about RNZ's news coverage.
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New Auckland housing plan too rushed, councillor says
19 Sep 2025Christine Fletcher says councillors weren't on board with the original three-storey building proposal, but there's not much support among locals for an alternative high-rise proposal either. Audio
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Media Council rules in favour of RNZ Middle East stories
18 Sep 2025The Media Council has determined that two complaints against RNZ do not have sufficient grounds to proceed.
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Appeal to change Christchurch road name over dark history
16 Sep 2025A group of students is leading the charge to change the name of Christchurch's Rolleston Avenue, because of the dark history associated with its name sake. Audio
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A $100,000 student loan that keeps getting bigger
Hazel says her payments aren't keeping up with interest, and she's worried she won't be able to get home. Audio
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Court rejects bail in $1m fake cancer fraud case
12 Sep 2025Andrew Jones and Sepiuta Vave both pleaded not guilty to defrauding more than a dozen people including friends and family with false cancer claims.
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Teachers to strike next week after rejecting latest pay offer
12 Sep 2025Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche said the union was choosing strikes over students.
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Auckland hospitals in spotlight over infant’s care
19 Jun 2025Health New Zealand defends medical treatment administered to a 15-month-old infant who has suffered complications after being born prematurely.
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Auckland choirs dominate secondary schools Big Sing competition
31 Aug 2025Six Auckland choirs won gold awards at the finale in Dunedin. Video, Audio
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BSA rejects complaint about Ardern swearing
27 Aug 2025Dame Jacinda and RNZ's Jesse Mulligan discussed a incident in which she could be heard calling David Seymour "an arrogant prick".
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Gisborne council approves Ngāti Oneone land return investigation plan
23 Aug 2025Eight parcels of land in Kaiti are prioritised for potential purchase by the hapū.
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Councils warn civil defence plan upgrades will lead to higher rates
16 Aug 2025A Cabinet paper estimated the reforms would cost councils $82.8 million over four years. Audio
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'Absolute must': Luxon draws line as Israel fires back over criticism
The PM says Hamas must play no part in a Palestinian state, as Israeli politicians hit back over his criticism of Netanyahu.
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