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Air NZ twice denies woman with disability permission to fly with assistance dog
6 Oct 2025The former paramedic has settled a discrimination complaint on confidential terms.
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Ex-Shortland St star joins Gaza flotilla
6 Oct 2025New Zealand actor Will Alexander is among the those trying to bring aid to the residents of Gaza.
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Who wrote the Cabinet paper recommending NZ not recognise a Palestinian state?
3 Oct 2025Analysis - Cabinet papers are usually drafted by public servants in departments that fall within the minister's portfolio area but that did not happen in this case.
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Another summer cut off from Great Ride trail for small town
3 Oct 2025The historic Totara River Rail Bridge that connects Ross to the West Coast Wilderness Cycle Trail was closed last August.
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The man who's never owned a cellphone
2 Oct 2025Even the Kiwi professor's mates are baffled, asking 'when are you going to move into the 21st century?'.
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Wildlife advocate, primate expert Jane Goodall dies at 91
2 Oct 2025The scientist turned her childhood love of primates into a lifelong quest for protecting the environment.
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What makes a New Zealand '1 percenter'
New data shows what you need to be among the country's richest people.
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'It's our State Highway 1': Relief over new supply vessel
1 Oct 2025The Chatham Island's mayor says a government announcement means the community can now plan for its future.
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US defence leader's speech slamming 'fat generals' and 'beardos' met with silence
1 Oct 2025US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth slammed "fat generals" and diversity initiatives that he said led to decades of decay in the military.
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Quake-prone building rule change could be big win for Chateau Tongariro, mayor says
1 Oct 2025Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton has welcomed the government's overhaul of the earthquake-prone building system, saying it could be a big win for the famous Chateau Tongariro hotel.
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Baby Ru homicide: Police take significant step towards solving case nearly two years on
1 Oct 2025Nearly two years after the death of Lower Hutt toddler Baby Ru, RNZ can reveal police have taken a significant step towards solving the case that shocked the nation.
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Trump gives Hamas ultimatum on Gaza deal
1 Oct 2025Trump has given Hamas an ultimatum of "three or four days" to respond to his plan to end the war in Gaza, as the militant group reviewed the proposal backed by Israel.
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Indian community marks start of the festive season with a dance
30 Sep 2025Traditional garba dancing - done in circles - highlighted celebrations over the weekend.
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Some universities give up on AI detection tools
30 Sep 2025They say the technology isn't conclusive enough to accuse students of cheating and there are other ways of finding the likely use of AI.
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New homeowners say they've been misled into buying non-compliant homes
Several first time Auckland homeowners are facing bills of potentially tens of thousands of dollars to complete landscaping works or demolish work already done to comply.
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Why are there two Woolworths diagonally opposite each other in Napier?
30 Sep 2025In a case of double vision that nobody can explain, shoppers in Napier can buy their groceries from one of two Woolworths in the central city that are diagonally opposite each other.
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Tilly Norwood: The new star that has Hollywood outraged
The creator of the AI-generated actress says they want Tilly to be thought of like Scarlett Johansson or Natalie Portman. But people in showbiz are livid.
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Overcapacity emergency departments flooded by record number of patients this winter
30 Sep 2025There have been a record number of emergency patients through many of the country's hospitals this winter, with some treating twice the number of people they had beds for.
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Donald Trump says Israel PM Netanyahu agreed to US-sponsored Gaza peace proposal
30 Sep 2025Trump said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had agreed to back a US-sponsored Gaza peace proposal aimed at ending a nearly two-year-old war in the Palestinian enclave.
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Charity Common forced to close door after grants declined
30 Sep 2025Common provides clothing donated by the public or excess stock from retailers, and works with services including Rainbow Youth and Victim Support.
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Silver Fern’s message to coach ‘We want you back Noels’
29 Sep 2025Star Silver Ferns shooter Grace Nweke has made it clear where she stands on the future of embattled coach Dame Noeline Taurua.
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NZ part of world-first trial into condition that causes heart attacks in young women
29 Sep 2025New Zealanders will be part of a world-first clinical trial into how to treat a dangerous condition that causes heart attacks in young women - including new mothers.
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What sectors are barely paying more than minimum wage?
While New Zealand might have about a dozen sectors paying at least a median $100,000 a year, there are almost as many paying barely more than the minimum wage.
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The viral drift of misinformation
29 Sep 2025Even though he has been lambasted by doctors around the world, Donald Trump's pronouncements on health issues none the less add to the mountain of misinformation in this area.
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