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Strict laws control space launches from New Zealand - Rocket Lab
4 Sep 2024It follows criticism from a security expect who says launches that support US military aims have not been questioned enough.
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'Really shocked': Lack of internet restrictions found in primary schools
2 Sep 2024Pupils could be able to view pornography, sexualised animal content, and information about self-harm on school devices. Audio
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'People were scrambling, terrified' - Plane in dramatic landing after engine fire
1 Sep 2024A passenger saw sparks out of her window - then flames "coming out of the engine".
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The highest senior medical officer vacancy rate in New Zealand
1 Sep 2024Doctors say it is the result of years of under-investment, and now exacerbated by recent hiring restrictions and budget cuts.
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Is the heat about to go on Fonterra over farming on drained peat?
29 Aug 2024Government officials have been quietly exploring how much carbon dioxide could be saved if the country reflooded its peat soils.
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Emergency services radio 'deteriorating' - but lifeline revamp underway
29 Aug 2024It is the first phase of the $1.4b Public Safety Network rollout over the next 10 years.
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Can New Zealand deal with the bird flu?
29 Aug 2024As cases mount overseas, NZ officials are bolstering their avian influenza plan. Here's what you need to know.
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What would happen if Methanex left NZ?
26 Aug 2024It uses 40 percent of the country's gas supply and the country needs a plan if it leaves, experts say. Audio
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'We're not KPIs': Pasifika and Māori hit back at PM's speech
23 Aug 2024Pasifika and Māori local politicians called Christopher Luxon's address to Local Government New Zealand was 'quite shocking' and 'disheartening'.
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Retirement village residents feel unsafe over plans to reduce staff hours
22 Aug 2024Arvida-run facilities nationally aim to reduce the hours of care workers, activity co-ordinators and nurses.
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Rotorua woman's home sale thwarted by extension of emergency housing motel contracts
19 Aug 2024Carolyne Hall said the sale fell through after the buyer became aware of resource consent applications to extend emergency housing contracts.
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'Never seen this before' - Hospital ED hits 'Code Black'
16 Aug 2024This afternoon the Whangārei Hospital's ED was at 156 percent capacity.
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Revealed: The shortest and longest distances between Auckland bus stops
16 Aug 2024If you think you have a long way to walk to your bus stop, spare a thought for residents of one area, who face a 25km gap. Audio
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11-year-old among eight arrested for fleeing police overnight
15 Aug 2024Police have arrested eight people, including six young people, accused of dangerous driving and fleeing police overnight.
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Warning of 'higher social cost' as Oranga Tamariki cuts funds for counselling
15 Aug 2024A family violence charity is fearful for the welfare of women and children as its $17,000 budget is axed.
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Māori baseballer aims to be the first to play in the Major Leagues
11 Aug 2024In the little over a century that Major League Baseball has existed, no Māori New Zealander has ever featured in the competition.
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Iconic brewery ends public tours after 25 years
10 Aug 2024The public tours are being replaced with a new beer tasting experience.
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Foodstuffs North Island fined $3.25 million for hindering competition
The supermarket company has been hit with a huge fine for deliberate and serious blocking of competitors.
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Job cuts for the Environmental Protection Authority and Ministry of Justice
8 Aug 2024The government's environmental watchdog and justice ministry have confirmed a total of 169 jobs are planned between them.
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MPI back at Southland farm where cows were mistreated
26 Jul 2024MPI staff are on Friday back at a farm where winter grazing practices were so bad seven cows had to be euthanised last month.
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Fewer pharmacists stock Covid-19 anti-viral drugs after funding cuts
1 Aug 2024Te Whatu Ora said the changes were part of a shift towards managing Covid-19 like other communicable diseases.
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Mayor publicly apologises for breach of conduct
30 Jul 2024Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark has publicly apologised for repeatedly breaching the council's code of conduct.
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Community pharmacists afraid for future of business and patient care
1 Aug 2024The rise of bigger discount pharmacies could force the closure of smaller businesses, they say. Audio
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NZ Media Council upholds complaint on accuracy
22 Jul 2024The NZ Media Council has upheld a complaint against a RNZ story on accuracy.
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