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New Zealand
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Police investigating fuel syphoning at DOC carparks
11:25 am todayThere have been seven reports of petrol being drained from tanks in vehicles parked overnight at DOC carparks in the past month.
'Everything about it is just joy' - the secret to the Wiggles' success
Deadline on bus depot feedback extended after blunder
Pacific
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What does Frank Bainimarama's custodial sentence mean for Fiji politics?
9 May 2024The former Fiji prime minister was handed a one-year jail sentence in the Fiji High Court on Thursday for perverting the course of justice.
Fiji's Coca-Cola Games will consider dropping branding for 50th edition in 2025
Pacific news in brief for May 10
Sport
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What a new Warriors women's side means for the Black Ferns
11:49 am todayThe Black Ferns open their season tomorrow, but how will they be affected by a new venture from the Warriors?
Black Ferns kick off season as next year's World Cup looms
The almost Olympians: How the NZOC’s selection criteria scuppered Olympic dreams
Politics
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A structured literacy approach in schools: What you need to know
8:26 am todayExplainer - The government from 2025 is mandating how state schools teach children to read. But what is structured literacy and how does it compare to other teaching methods?
'Completely stupid' - ex-Tuvalu PM on Shane Jones' oil and gas comments
Archives NZ says it has enough space - for now
Covid-19
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Covid-19 update: 2287 new cases, 19 further deaths
6 May 2024There have been 2287 new cases of Covid-19 reported in the past week, and 19 further deaths attributed to the virus.
Covid-19 update: 2343 new cases, 11 further deaths
Covid-19 update: 2383 new cases, 21 further deaths
World
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Two new Lord of the Rings movies heading to theatres
6:41 am todayAndy Serkis will reprise his role as Gollum and will direct the first of the two films.
Lawyer questions Stormy Daniels' account of sex with Trump
UN says 80,000 have fled Gaza city as Israeli strikes on Rafah intensify
Comment & Analysis
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'City deals' are coming to NZ
9 May 2024Analysis - As councils struggle with inadequate infrastructure and unsustainable costs, NZ will be hearing more about the potential solution offered by so-called "city deals".
Red flags to watch for in your AI chatbot 'friend'
Luxon’s leadership test: what would it take to win back unimpressed NZ voters?
Local Democracy Reporting
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Rakiura / Stewart Island on course to tackle predator hit list target
9 May 2024Predator Free Rakiura will become the world's largest predator eradication project for an inhabited island if successful.
Councillors face criticism after South Wairarapa mayor's sidelining
Franz Josef landowners angst over flood strategy: ‘It’s ruined our equity’
In Depth
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Inquiry for 'enduring framework' on climate change adaptation
about 1 hour agoLabour Party climate spokesperson Megan Woods said climate change "know no partisan politics".
Managed retreat: How do we get out of the way of climate change?
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey sought advice on ‘social impact bonds’ to fund services
Te Ao Māori
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ACT's Treaty interpretation misleading - claimants tell Tribunal
9 May 2024Speaking to the Waitangi Tribunal, Ngāpuhi Kaumātua Hone Sadler said ACT's interpretation is not in tune with the intent of Te Tiriti.
Wharekura students take out rangatahi award at Ngā Tohu Reo Māori 2024
Ngāti Toa rallies against Fast Track Approvals Bill
Business
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Social housing in a heritage building
9 May 2024The project's developer believes it will be NZ's first social housing project inside a heritage-listed building. Audio
Warehouse Group profits, sales down for third quarter
Woolworths tells 79,000 they won a prize, then rescinds it
Country
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Fonterra customer Mars unveils sustainable dairy plan
9 May 2024The company, which makes Snickers and M&M's, is putting US$47 million into reducing the carbon footprint of its dairy suppliers.
Methane emissions: Work towards 'holy grail' of vaccine ramps up
Cheaper fruit and veges due to 'superb' growing conditions
Environment
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The OECD's big concern about New Zealand's emissions
9 May 2024Fears that New Zealand is relying too heavily on low-cost forests to absorb its carbon dioxide emissions have been reignited by a report from the OECD.
Tūī numbers take off in Canterbury over past 10 years
Male stoat sighted on Miramar Peninsula, but conservationists say systems working as planned
Media & Technology
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TVNZ did not follow 'proper process' of sharing information, union argues
6 May 2024TVNZ's head of news told the ERA he had considered axing Fair Go and Sunday in December, but did not think it was appropriate to talk to staff at that time.
Samantha Hayes to present Stuff's new TV bulletin
Israeli authorities raid Al Jazeera after shutdown order
Identity
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Aya Al-Chalabi: 'Ramadan is a re-set'
9 Apr 2024A New Zealand-Arab influencer has been showcasing Muslim faith and culture to a new audience this Ramadan.
Meet the Samoan chemical engineer-turned film maker
Wairoa's Mātangirau sings loudly for Day Two of Te Matatini
IndoNZ
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Indian percussion virtuoso Zakir Hussain to perform in NZ
9 May 2024The South Asian maestro will give domestic audiences a chance to enjoy India's classical music traditions.
Auckland's Sandringham dairy stabbing: Third defendant pleads guilty to aggravated robbery
The vision bus treating Auckland kids for free