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Hundreds of businesses being chased up to pay for music
26 Jun 2025A Hawkes Bay florist was called to see if she was paying licence fees for music she was playing out the back of her shop while working. Audio
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'Postcode healthcare' persists - Auditor-General reports
The new report has shown elective surgeries in the public system were often "not equitable or timely".
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Council passes Wellington's amended long-term plan
In October the plan was shot down and council started the amendment process.
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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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Dead orca discovered on beach in Christchurch
26 Jun 2025Department of Conservation staff, local iwi and members of Project Jonah are at the scene and will remain with the body overnight.
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Faulty meter left woman having to beg to pay hefty Watercare bill in instalments
26 Jun 2025Faults with 13,000 of Watercare's smart meters has led to customers being left to pay catch-up bills. Audio
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Woman charged with neglect and fraud after death of Northland toddler
She is the second person facing charges.
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Families booking holidays a year in advance for affordable escapes
26 Jun 2025A travel agent says since Covid demand for overseas destinations has only gone up. Audio
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Nelson road closed indefinitely over safety concerns
26 Jun 2025Significant and unstable slips were found above and below the road.
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Does face yoga actually work? Experts weigh in
26 Jun 2025Face yoga has gained online popularity in recent years for its promised anti-ageing, face slimming effects, but does it actually do anything?
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State of emergency declared for part of Marlborough as severe weather lashes South Island
27 Jun 2025Emergency services are taking a precautionary approach due to the risk posed by cracks in stopbanks protecting the township from the Wairau River. Audio
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Police appeal for missing Māngere woman Ella Davenport
26 Jun 2025Ella Davenport was last seen near Woolworths Māngere East on 20 June. Police are concerned for her safety.
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Freedom camping or 'free parking'? Queenstown Lakes' plan to manage campers
26 Jun 2025The council's draft bylaw would set limits on stays and designate free camping sites, after the previous rules were quashed by the High Court last year.
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Why police didn't buy murder-accused's accident claim
Julia DeLuney is accused of murdering her 79-year-old mother on the evening of 24 January 2024 at her Khandallah home.
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Jeweller 'unnerved' after close to $200k worth of goods stolen
The owner of Auckland's Meaden Master Jewellers said unfortunately burglaries came with the territory of owning a shop.
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High winds could close Harbour Bridge during morning commute
26 Jun 2025NZTA is warning Auckland motorists of potential closures on the Harbour Bridge on Friday morning due to strong winds.
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A year after devastating flood Wairoa residents still distrust council
26 Jun 2025"I've been here over 50 years in this house and never seen anything like it before," one resident with bitter and traumatising memories said. Audio
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Hamish Kilgour overwhelmed by problems before death, coroner says
Kilgour was the former frontman of Dunedin band The Clean.
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Nine airport baggage handlers arrested in $24m drug smuggling bust
26 Jun 2025Meth and cocaine have been seized and 18 people face serious charges, police say.
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Commercial fishermen sentenced for selling black market seafood
It follows a larger investigation by Fisheries New Zealand into the illegal sale of seafood.
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Bikes, cars and cash seized in Gisborne drug sting
26 Jun 2025Police said the operation would have a direct impact on the local methamphetamine supply chain.
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Dunedin teen stuns wildlife photographer of the year competition
Sam McGee, 17, and his 15-year-old brother wowed the judges with their submissions.
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Facility to fill gaps in Taranaki's mental health services opens
26 Jun 2025Te Puna Wai Kātea on the Taranaki Base Hospital campus was officially opened on Thursday.
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Museum's Māori, Pacific galleries could remain closed until 2029
26 Jun 2025Discovery of asbestos in May has complicated Auckland War Memorial Museum's plan for a major redevelopment for its centenary.
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