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Four injured, road closed after car crashes into house
27 Jun 2025At least two people were critically injured, when a car crashed into a Coatesville Riverhead Highway property.
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The Detail: The mishmash sports taking off in New Zealand
28 Jun 2025Two non-traditional sports - hobby horsing and pickleball - have gained popularity in recent years and Kiwis are joining in the fun.
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Jobs at stake for meat workers
28 Jun 2025Meat plants across Aotearoa are struggling to match low volumes of livestock coming through with staffing levels.
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Watercare to contact customers after faulty meters spark billing chaos
27 Jun 2025Watercare has revealed that a third of its 40,000 EDMI smart meters are faulty, saying it discovered the issue last October. Audio
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Did an ancient relic end up at a music festival?
27 Jun 202540 years after Kelly Tarlton's death, a team made up of friends, family and marine enthusiasts embark upon an adventure to complete one of his final expeditions.
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Father rationing son's ADHD meds due to worldwide shortage
27 Jun 2025Craig says he's cobbling together leftover drugs to make his 10-year-old son's medication last after recently being unable to fill the prescription. Audio
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Council wants wastewater discharge into Shotover River decided by Environment Court
27 Jun 2025District council asks regional council to refer retrospective consent application for discharge directly to Environment Court.
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Rising river levels could force residents to evacuate
Tasman District Council says residents near the Motueka River from Tapawera to Riwaka should be prepared to leave quickly.
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Yoga gains ground behind bars in New Zealand
27 Jun 2025Some of the country's toughest inmates are turning to yoga behind bars - part of a growing effort to reduce reoffending and support rehabilitation.
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One job, 1000 applicants: Jobseekers' battle not improving
One woman told RNZ she is at breaking point after applying for jobs for over a year. Audio
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Shot kea making good recovery
27 Jun 2025An injured kea, who was shot in February, is making his final steps to a full recovery after being relocated to a wildlife recovery facility.
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Fishers caught with $25k worth of pāua facing charges
27 Jun 2025A pair of fishers are likely to face charges after being caught with more than 1800 pāua in Porirua.
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What does the world think of Lorde's new album, Virgin?
The raw lyrics and themes have mostly received praise but some find the juxtaposition with the production value has missed the mark.
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'Serious and far-reaching': Judge orders ex-exec of collapsed company to pay $1.2m
Carden Mulholland's lack of action during the collapse of CBL insurance group has landed him a steep penalty.
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How one Kiwi keeps early aviation spinning
Jeff Fox shapes history into flight, one $20,000 propeller at a time. Audio
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Loafers Lodge fire: Manslaughter accused identified in court
Marie Louise Murphy is one of four accused of fire safety failings linked to the deaths of five people.
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Lawyers fume at suggestion they might bring 3D-printed weapons into court
27 Jun 2025A directive requiring people entering a court building to remove suit jackets and coats has been described as an "unlawful, excessively intrusive and an egregious abuse of power".
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Are coffee prices heading down? Don't hold your breath
Global coffee prices might have fallen but there's a warning that it might not mean you pay any less in your local cafe.
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Lending disclosure regulations threaten financial system - Banks
And they are calling for changes to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act.
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How to limit spread of Covid-19, cold and flu at home in winter
Winter can be a contagious time of year, but there are ways to limit the risk of illnesses spreading across the household.
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Chilean brothers arrested after allegedly importing cocaine
The men, one aged 34 and the other 26, are jointly charged with importing cocaine into New Zealand on 21 June.
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'Time bomb': Thieves steal petrol from underground fuel tanks
"It'll take not only the thief's life but the surroundings as well," one petrol station owner says.
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Health NZ pay first instalment of Holidays Act shortfall to Waikato staff
The payout brings the total to more than $530m nationally with more to come.
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What you need to know as severe weather pummels NZ
27 Jun 2025Explainer - Travel disruption, flooding and evacuations - here's what you need to know.
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