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Person critically hurt, two others injured in Auckland house fire
25 Jun 2025A person has has been taken to Middlemore Hospital after the blaze in the suburb of Papakura.
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'Thrilling': Teen campaigner on hand as first Jetstar flight arrives
Orange fever has struck Dunedin as it welcomed the return of international flights after a five-year hiatus during the pandemic. Audio
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Minister Shane Jones accuses council of being 'iwi back office'
25 Jun 2025Iwi are having too much influence on councils such as the Waikato Regional Council, the Minister for Regional Development says. Audio
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Should people over 65 earning $200,000 be able to claim NZ Super?
More than 9000 people aged over 65 earn more than $200,000 a year, according to 2023 Census data. Audio
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How are New Zealand cinemas surviving?
With the rising cost of living, the slow economy and numerous streaming options - how are New Zealand cinemas doing?
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NZ's longest ad urges more Māori to join the Māori roll
25 Jun 2025The 30-minute ad features artist and activist Tame Iti (Ngāi Tūhoe) in a cavernous space reading a 'Māori roll call' of people who have recently joined the Māori electoral roll. Audio
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Thirty marathons in 30 days: ‘One and done’
25 Jun 2025Michael Heyes joked his legs felt like they belonged to a 60 year old by the end of his last marathon.
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'Manipulative and nasty': Judge slams secret filmer's crocodile tears
24 Jun 2025Daine Williams sobbed during sentencing in the Nelson District Court on charges related to him secretly filming multiple victims.
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Walking to be part of commute when CRL stations open
24 Jun 2025Passengers changing between bus and train face up to 250m walk at some stations.
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'Levin invasion' backlash to govt's tough talk
24 Jun 2025Organisers of the disruptive event say there is no where else for street racers to go.
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Man found dead in Waikato River missing since 2019
24 Jun 2025He was 44-year-old Michael Murdoch from Ngāruawāhia.
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Family forced to rehome beloved dogs after Kāinga Ora says they aren't allowed
24 Jun 2025An advocate for the family says they are unfairly being forced to choose between their dogs and a roof over their head. Audio
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Hunt for motorcyclist with leg tattoo following fatal hit-and-run
Police and the victim's family are calling for the man to come forward.
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Woman humiliated when wrongly suspected of shoplifting at PAK'nSAVE gets apology
24 Jun 2025"In this case, we got it wrong - and the consequences were unacceptable."
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'I felt like he was dead': NZ man escapes Iranian war zone with wife's help
24 Jun 2025The wife of an Iranian New Zealander feared her husband was dead as he tried to escape Tehran.
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Anna survived a traumatic brain injury. Now she helps children with equine therapy
24 Jun 2025An accident left Anna Baigent unable to work in the racing industry. Instead she found companionship with the horses.
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Invercargill council votes against cutting ties with companies listed by UNHRC
24 Jun 2025Mayor Nobby Clark's casting vote ended the debate.
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'Very cold, very damp and very stressful': Kāinga Ora tenant left in water-damaged home
A Otago mother and her son who has a disability were stuck living in a cold, dark and wet house for nearly a week after a hot water cylinder burst.
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Jury shown bloody scene as woman stands trial for mum's murder
24 Jun 2025Warning: This story contains graphic details about the home where Julia DeLuney allegedly murdered her mother.
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Back to Basics - the bedrock of Indian music
24 Jun 2025In part two of Back to Basics, we're diving into another sonic universe - the fascinating connection between ancient Indian classical music and the more modern sounds of Indian film and folk music.
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Train disruptions for Auckland school holidays
24 Jun 2025Some services will be suspended while others will have disruptions.
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'Racist stunts': Ethnic groups condemn Destiny Church flag burning
24 Jun 2025Community leaders call on the government to implement a sustained strategy for social cohesion in response to the Auckland rally. Audio
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Poor seamanship, lack of proper charts led to Hauraki Gulf grounding
24 Jun 2025Japanese longliner Chokyu Maru No.68 hit The Noises 25km northeast of Auckland last year.
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Guy Montgomery is a big deal in Australia
24 Jun 2025The Guy Mont-Spelling Bee has earned the Kiwi comedian a nod at the prestigious Australian television awards.
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