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Silver Scrolls: Marlon Williams adds another trophy to his cabinet
30 Oct 2025The indie folk singer has won his second Silver Scroll award this year for 'Aua Atu Rā' from his entirely te reo Māori album
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Fiji's HIV crisis could spread across the region, health experts warn
One public health expert described Fiji as a gateway country to other Pacific Islands, warning that, "We could see an increased number of [HIV] cases in New Zealand as well."
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Money talks: The other side of being an All Black
29 Oct 2025Analysis: The All Blacks don't do promos anymore, they do 'champion events' - especially this week in Chicago, writes Jamie Wall.
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What doctors, landlords and economists make of Labour's tax plan
29 Oct 2025The policy won't work if house prices don't go up, an expert says, while property investors aren't happy.
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Pacific faces major aid shortfall as NZ, Western donors scale back
29 Oct 2025A Lowy Institute report says New Zealand is expected to reduce its overseas aid funding by about 35 percent in the next two years.
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Watch: 110-tonne machine makes tunnel breakthrough
29 Oct 2025A significant milestone has been reached in the Mt Messenger Bypass.
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Healthy, young and facing soaring insurance premiums
29 Oct 2025A 'healthy, young' man says he's shocked to be told his premiums have increased 25 percent in a year.
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Ambulance officer at odds with key murder witness
29 Oct 2025When Robert Ogier reached Darcy Te Hira's body, one thing stood out to him, and he's never forgotten it.
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Education minister stands by contentious curriculum
29 Oct 2025The full draft school curriculum for Years 0 to 10 has been released amid growing criticism.
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ACC stops payments to record numbers of long-term clients
29 Oct 2025Many say they cannot work and worry they are being "dumped as a way to save money".
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'Total lack of understanding': school curriculum criticism grows
29 Oct 2025Maths education experts say recent changes to the maths curriculum "seem more political than educational".
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Seven questions about a capital gains tax
What you might be asking about Labour's new tax policy.
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'A terrible idea': Willis slams Labour's capital gains plan
The finance minister says another tax is the last thing the economy needs, but an expert calls it clean and simple .
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Labour to campaign on capital gains tax, leak reveals
28 Oct 2025Labour has agreed to campaign on a tax covering just some property to help fund a limited number of free GP visits.
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Widow of convicted murderer wants to clear his name
28 Oct 2025Ross Appelgren was accused of beating a fellow prisoner to death in 1985 - but his wife and legal team say fresh evidence will prove he was innocent.
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Will New Zealand ever ban fireworks - and should we?
28 Oct 2025Explainer - Every November, talk of banning fireworks sparks up. But despite petitions presented to Parliament, will it happen?
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Sandcastle world record broken during anti-mining protest
28 Oct 2025The cost of bringing Guinness World Records officials to New Zealand means it will likely go unrecognised internationally.
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Te Pāti Māori to suspend MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi - reports
28 Oct 2025Te Pāti Māori members have voted to suspend MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, according to Waatea News.
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Boom in DIY building expected as rules eased
28 Oct 2025Builders are anticipating an uplift in DIY with new rules around the construction garden shed, sleepout and garage coming into effect.
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Can I claim Australian pension while in NZ? Ask Susan
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
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What happens in your brain when you change your mind?
27 Oct 2025The science of metacognition may eventually help people train their minds to make better choices.
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Ways to increase safety on first date, red flags to watch for
26 Oct 2025Meeting someone new for the first time can be fun and exciting, but also risky.
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Funky hairdos and a smoking duck - best Comedy Wildlife Photos
24 Oct 2025The animal kingdom is a dynamic place, filled with plenty of action and drama. Freeze and capture any moment in time and an animal's behaviour can become hilarious.
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13-year-old has major surgery after eating 100 magnets
24 Oct 2025Surgeons at Tauranga Hospital had to remove part of the boy's bowel to get out the magnets bought on Temu.
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