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Council abandons plans for vigil for stabbed teen
31 May 2024The council cancelled the vigil for Enere McLaren-Taana shortly before it was due to start, saying it was "not appropriate".
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Parole Board seeks more info on murderer's reoffending risk
31 May 2024Watson, who has been in prison for the murders of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope, has been before the Parole Board five times.
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Watch: Best moments from the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards
31 May 2024Stan Walker's dedication to dad, tears as Dame Hinewehi Mohi is inducted into the Hall of Fame and a singalong with TAWAZ. Video
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Suspected bird strike delays flight to Wellington
31 May 2024Passengers had to disembark the flight and the plane was returned to the gate for inspection to confirm it was safe to go.
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'That doesn't sound right' - Passengers describe plane swerving off runway
31 May 2024Investigators are heading to Christchurch to look into the steering problem that caused a plane to go off the runway when it landed.
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Broadcaster Hayley Holt welcomes second baby
31 May 2024The TVNZ sports presenter has shared pictures of her newborn son, Kingston.
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Weather: Strong wind, heavy rain alerts for start of long weekend
31 May 2024MetService has issued strong wind warnings for the Canterbury High Country, Fiordland and Stewart Island.
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Man accused of Kathleen Kawana's murder named
31 May 2024Three weeks have been set aside for a trial in September 2025.
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Lester Levy appointed new chairperson of Health NZ board
31 May 2024The Health Minister says Levy has "extensive experience" in the health sector and will provide strong leadership throughout a period of ongoing change.
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What are the NZ Gold Guitar Awards?
31 May 2024Held in the country music capital of New Zealand, Gore, no event is more important on the Tussock Country calendar than these coveted awards.
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Nine arrests after $15 million cannabis operation uncovered
31 May 2024One of the sites is believed to be the largest found in the Counties Manukau area, police say.
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'It means a lot to be called the best group' - The Beths on Aotearoa Music Awards
31 May 2024The Beths have once again triumphed at the Aotearoa Music Awards. Audio
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Case of man who vanished from ferry now with coroner
31 May 2024The man, who has yet to be publicly identified, died after going missing from the early morning ferry one week ago.
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Businesses shocked by construction on iconic road
31 May 2024The owner of Bar Magda says he was stunned by drilling outside the restaurants door as patrons were coming in.
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Auckland Council narrows down short-list for Auckland stadium
31 May 2024It has given both bids six months to self-fund feasibility studies and show why their proposal should be chosen.
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Trial over deadly Loafers Lodge fire pushed to next year
31 May 2024The man accused of accused of murdering five people in the Wellington building fire was meant to go on trial in August.
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Police investigate attacks on Auckland speed cameras
31 May 2024Police says the stands the cameras are on have .
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2024 Aotearoa Music Awards: Bright, bold and ready to party in pictures
31 May 2024Not everyone could bag an official trophy, but that didn't stop the fun and frivolity. Check out the best pictures captured at the celebration of New Zealand music.
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What to watch for, according to a doomsday cult survivor
31 May 2024Carli McConkey was 21 when she was recruited into a cult in Sydney. Audio
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Jacinda Ardern in line for $20m from Melinda Gates
30 May 2024The former New Zealand prime minister will be given the funding to distribute to charitable organisations.
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How much tax relief are we really getting?
The government has dressed up its tax bracket adjustments as tax cuts, but do they scratch the surface of inflation? We've crunched the numbers.
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Budget at a glance: Spending and savings - what you need to know
31 May 2024The coalition is confident Budget 2024 is just what was promised: tax relief for the squeezed middle and reduced spending. Here's the main spending and savings.
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As it happened: Political parties react to Budget 2024 - see what they have to say
30 May 2024National has kept its tax cut promise in the coalition's debut Budget, laying out a relief package largely in line with the 'Back Pocket Boost' it campaigned on during the election.
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