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Mercedes thief guilty of reckless driving that caused death of Blenheim man
17 May 2024The decision by Judge Jo Rielly comes after a five-day trial that examined the minutes leading up to Allister Christie's death after a high-speed car chase in March 2022.
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NZers stuck in Nouméa feel 'abandoned' by their own country
17 May 2024With the airport closed and no staff at the consulate, New Zealanders are feeling like they've "just been left alone".
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Nouméa airport's reopening date not a guarantee Air NZ will fly
Even when airport reopens, Air NZ says it will only operate when it is safe for staff and customers to get there. Audio
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The charter school costs that weren't counted in Seymour's $153m plan
Charter schools will likely get higher per-student funding than most state schools, and evidence of their efficacy is mixed.
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$63.6m for Life Saving and Coastguard in Budget
"New Zealand has a tragically high drowning toll," Transport Minister Simeon Brown said at the announcement.
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Māori, Pasifika risk discrimination from new police technology - expert
15 May 2024Similar tech in America frequently falsely accuses people of colour of being someone else, Dr Karaitiana Taiuru says. Audio
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Waitangi Tribunal to hear Māori Health Authority claim
15 May 2024Claimants have been notified that they have met the criteria for a 'priority inquiry' scheduled for October 2024.
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'It's going to be huge': Phoenix sell out Sky Stadium
18 May 2024Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau is calling it a "historic moment" - not only for the team, but the city, too
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All White Clayton Lewis reportedly arrested over betting scandal
New Zealand Football says it is concerned about the serious allegations made in the A-League betting scandal unfolding in Sydney.
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Super Rugby Pacific recap: Hurricanes v Moana Pasifika
17 May 2024The Hurricanes have beaten Moana Pasifika 32-24 in a tough test in Wellington. Here's all the action as it happened.
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Former Phoenix captain arrested over alleged betting scandal
17 May 2024Ulises Dávila is one of three A-League players arrested in Australia over an alleged betting scandal.
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Sold-out stadium for Phoenix A-League semi-final
17 May 2024The 34,500-seat Sky Stadium has sold out as the Nix chase their first first-ever grand final berth.
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Free ferry trial extended as Wynyard Bridge closure continues
The trial of a temporary ferry connecting the Wynyard Quarter to Auckland city will continue for the next two weekends under extended hours.
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Company creating cow-less dairy products given green light to expand
Daisy Lab has been given the go-ahead to scale up production 500-fold.
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Farmers open to exploring the sale of Fonterra's iconic brands
A farming lobby group says some farmers are concerned, but may consider supporting it if their profits are protected. Audio
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'Intrusive' job application questions - what can employers ask?
An applicant has challenged questions about depression, mental health and sick leave asked by a Z petrol station - so where's the line?. Audio
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'Incredibly harmful' South Auckland pokies rake in millions
17 May 2024Pokie machines raked in over $20m in profits from Ōtara-Papatoetoe, Manurewa and Mangere-Ōtāhuhu in the December quarter of 2023.
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What does it mean to be 'a good mother'?
11 May 2024Raising children without my own mother's guidance was like navigating a new country without a map, writes Inès Almeida.
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How do we get out of the way of climate change?
"Ad hoc" house buyouts after major disasters cannot continue, the Climate Change Minister says.
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The strange stoush over announcements on Wellington's buses
And how a union boss ruined a regional councillor's morning.
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'Love you, my boy': Act MP mourns 22-year-old son
16 May 2024Mark Cameron has farewelled his son Brody in an emotional service, telling him: "You are all of my successes."
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Murder charge dropped on grounds of self-defence
17 May 2024Witness accounts were conclusive that the accused was under serious physical attack at the time of the stabbing.
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People 'drowning in debt' as living cost crisis bites
17 May 2024Debt to banks has jumped more than 20 percent as more and more whānau are barely scraping by.
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Scientists uncover details in depths of Lake Wānaka
16 May 2024The map will allow hazard modellers and councils to better prepare for earthquakes and tsunamis, NIWA says. Audio
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