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Evacuated resident lost home in 2017 blaze
15 Feb 2024Vikki Pflaum's house was destroyed in the last major Port Hills fire and she moved back into a new home five weeks ago.
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New Covid variant 'rapidly' becomes dominant
15 Feb 2024Almost all Covid cases in Aotearoa are now caused by the latest variant, according to the latest data. Audio
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Tonga's top cop says region making positive steps to fight drug problem
Commissioner Shane McLennan says they will continue the fight against illicit drugs in the Kingdom and work with partners in the region as well.
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Auckland train network reliability in question with CRL on horizon
14 Feb 2024There are concerns the problems causing rail disruption won't be fixed before the underground metro is finished next year. Audio
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Tongan siblings caught with 15kg meth refused bail
A senior National Reserve Bank of Tonga (NRBT) official and his sister have been charged after being caught with 15 kilograms methamphetamine over the weekend.
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Who are the candidates for the Lambton General Ward by-election?
12 Feb 2024A renter's advocate and the founder of a well known local icecreamery are among candidates pitching to win the chance to represent the central city.
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SH1 blocked after truck's trailer unit rolls over near Hundalee
11 Feb 2024State Highway 1 at Hundalee is blocked following crash involving a truck this afternoon.
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Prison reforms: Government ditches reduction targets and cultural reports
8 Feb 2024The government confirmed today it is scrapping an already expired prison reduction target and will no longer fund the cultural reports used in sentencing.
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Renowned painters' art on display thanks to 'phenomenal' gift
9 Feb 2024The works, which were last valued at $178 million, represent "one of the best moments in art history". Audio
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Women who died in fiery crash in Taranaki named
7 Feb 2024The names of two women who died in a crash in Eltham a week ago have been released today.
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Māori Kiwifruit Growers gets nearly $1m boost to help increase exports
2 Feb 2024The funds are to also help the growers with re-affirming Aotearoa's connections with indigenous peoples around the world.
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International Court of Justice ruling on Israel
29 Jan 2024RNZ news bulletins on Sunday, January 28, reported Israel had been found not guilty of genocide by the International Court of Justice. However, the court did not make a specific ruling on whether…
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Prime Minister announces minor Cabinet reshuffle
27 Jan 2024Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced some additions to his Cabinet's current roles and responsibilities.
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New piano festival brings major musical stars to Hamilton
26 Jan 2024A new piano festival in Hamilton, which brings Chinese and New Zealand students together with famous pianists, has attracted major international stars to the city.
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Wheelchair users call for accessible beaches: 'Can you imagine the freedom?'
26 Jan 2024The beach day is a Kiwi classic - but for people in wheelchairs, accessible beaches are few and far between.
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50 years on from New Zealanders' first glimpse of colour television
26 Jan 2024A veteran television producer has described the arrival of colour television as one of the biggest broadcasting breakthroughs of the time. Audio
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Girl, 10, dead after being swept away in Fiordland creek
25 Jan 2024The girl was with family on holiday from Australia and despite being found shortly after falling into the creek, could not be revived, police say.
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Protesters crash council meeting on Commonwealth Games bid
24 Jan 2024The Christchurch City Council has voted to consider a bid for a future Commonwealth Games.
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Scrapping clean car discount cost $138m in fuel savings – transport officials
The advice was never officially presented because the new government suspended the need for regulatory impact statements for undoing Labour-era policies.
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Three (very) big weeks for Crown-Māori relations
19 Jan 2024Analysis: Starting tomorrow, what happens at three key events will have a major bearing on the new government's relationship with many Māori.
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Aucklanders flock to parks and beaches as summer heats up
14 Jan 2024Auckland Council have reported large visitor numbers in many areas.
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Body found, murder charges laid in Jayden Mamfredos-Nair case
14 Jan 2024Two men have been charged with the murder of missing Auckland man Jayden Mamfredos-Nair.
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Joining allies against Red Sea attacks is important - Collins
The Minister of Defence says it was important to join in condemning attacks on commercial shipping vessels in the Red Sea because New Zealand is so dependent on supply lines.
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Golden Bay fire: Contaminated run-off confined to one drain
11 Jan 2024Tasman District Council is confident no contamination has entered a nearby river and estuary after a large fire in a building supplies store.
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