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Doctors on alert as dengue fever cases surge in NZ
5 Aug 2025Health teams are seeing a surge in cases among people returning home after picking up the illness overseas. Audio
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Unlicensed security guard accused of responding to police events
5 Aug 2025Police say Brent Shaw turned up at incidents before them and questioned people.
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Police seek public's help in locating Kauri John Howard
5 Aug 2025Howard is know to frequent Beach Haven and wider Auckland areas.
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Man seriously assaulted on Waikato walking track
5 Aug 2025A man walking with his wife was left with a concussion and injuries to his face.
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Neurodivergent man overwhelmed by Jobseeker quits the benefit
5 Aug 2025Advocates say the problem is extremely concerning and common but officials say there's enough support on offer. Audio
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Pharmacists call for change after baby given 13 times prescribed dose
5 Aug 2025Incorrect prescription "symptom of a much deeper, systemic issue," says member if Pharmaceutical Society.
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Dire need for AI support in primary schools
5 Aug 2025Primary school children say using AI sometimes feels like cheating and teachers warn their "Luddite" colleagues are "freaking out" about the technology.
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Councillors urged to quit election over Treaty Principles fiasco
5 Aug 2025Councillors involved in quashing debate over the Treaty Principles Bill at the Taranaki Regional Council have received a dressing down at a fiery meeting.
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Big four power companies agree to stockpile coal
The country's big four power companies have signed an agreement to set up a coal stockpile at Huntly Power Station.
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Proposed NCEA replacement 'Eurocentric' approach to education
5 Aug 2025The proposed NCEA replacement is a monocultural, Eurocentric approach to education, says Rawiri Wright.
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University building AI Māori pronunciation tool
5 Aug 2025Auckland University is building a new AI tool that will give te reo Māori learners real time, personalised feedback on their pronunciation. Audio
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Are NZ shoppers hungry for genetically-modified foods?
Food Standards Australia New Zealand approved updated definitions for genetically-modified food in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code in June for review, following public consultation. Audio
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Should we be farming weka?
5 Aug 2025That's the focus of a recent research paper that looked at how commercialising native species might help with conservation.
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Push for a pause on Masterton town hall demolition
5 Aug 2025A final attempt to pause the demolition of Masterton's Town Hall will be floated at a council meeting on Wednesday.
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Three pharmacy staff involved in error that led to baby's death
5 Aug 2025An intern pharmacist, a trainee technician and a registered pharmacist all looked at the prescription. Audio
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The health post-code lottery is alive and well
5 Aug 2025Lynette Wall did not think her retirement would be like this. She dreamed of freedom and travel. Audio
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Second Mt Vic tunnel back on table at board meeting
5 Aug 2025The National Party promised to get shovels in the ground before next year's election as part of its last campaign.
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The savvy students growing, hunting and gathering
Otago students are saving hundreds by growing, hunting and gathering their kai. RNZ podcast Thrift paid a visit to a Dunedin flat.
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Historic office's postmistress retires after 26 years
5 Aug 2025Val Butcher says it was the people that made the job special. Audio
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Burst water main floods major street in Auckland's Avondale
5 Aug 2025Water supply was cut to nearly 40 properties as the burst main flooded part of Rosebank Road, Avondale.
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Man runs for mayor in two regions under two different names
5 Aug 2025Andrew Clark is going by two names and some rivals question his motives. Audio
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Who is the Korean hip-hop sensation coming to New Zealand?
5 Aug 2025"I don't think that freedom is a luxury, it's earned, and I think I've worked very hard for it," says Park, ahead of his New Zealand show.
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Vandalism contributed to crash that killed Canadian tourist
5 Aug 2025A coroner said the damage to the intersection near Hastings was a contributing factor to the collision.
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