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Happy hour: Locals use beer to help put out fire at pub
About half a dozen crates of beer were used to douse the fire, the manager says.
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Former All Black Norm Hewitt dies at age 55
16 Jul 2024Hewitt was also a stalwart of Hurricanes and Māori All Blacks rugby, an advocate for troubled youth and Dancing with the Stars winner.
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Scientist who suffered extreme morning sickness may be nearing a cure
16 Jul 2024Dr Marlena Fejzo, like many women, suffered hyperemesis gravidarum - but her work means others may not have to.
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How Labour's compromise led to $100m ferry 'cost burn'
16 Jul 2024Analysis - The Interislander replacement project desperately needed more money as last year's election neared, but Labour's response put the whole plan at risk.
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Eight immigration staff stood down over 'inappropriate' messages
16 Jul 2024The employees were stood down in the past several weeks, over "a series of what appear to be inappropriate and unprofessional" online chats.
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It's not easy being Green: A tumultuous year for the political party
16 Jul 2024The Detail - It's been a troubling run for the Green Party. Can they overcome the drama and get back to governing?
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Extremely rare whale washes ashore in Otago
16 Jul 2024The beaked whale species is so scarcely seen, scientists say it could take weeks to confirm its DNA.
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Explorer's remains lost for 160 years now reburied
A renowned explorer who gave Australia its name has been reburied in the village of his birth in the United Kingdom.
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Celebrating lust and gluttony on K' Road
A first-of-its-kind restaurant month highlights the Auckland street's gastronomic options - as well as its history as NZ's home of sex. Audio
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The people who take photos of babies who didn't make it
16 Jul 2024Emma Macdonald has photographed nearly 650 babies and children who have died in New Zealand. "I've had tears rolling down my face behind my camera in some sessions."
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Lobbyists: What do they do and why the bad rep?
14 Jul 2024Lobbyists are often portrayed as political bogeymen (or women). But what do they actually do and how? The House chats with two of them. Audio
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Herbie Hancock tells RNZ how he got his start with Miles Davis
14 Jul 2024Sixty years ago, jazz giant Herbie Hancock's life was changed for ever, when he got wind Miles Davis was looking for him.
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The unlikely home of a war relief project
A Taranaki hotelier's memories of growing up under a repressive regime have inspired a charitable effort for the people of Ukraine. Audio
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How AI in pest trapping could be a game-changer
A new technology, being rolled out in an Otago pilot, could be a game-changer for pest control. Audio
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Here's how to raise a good dog
13 Jul 2024Set clear boundaries, ignore negative behaviours and dole out treats liberally, The Dog House NZ stars say. Audio
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Purple Reign: Prince's autobiographical flick turns 40
When Warner Bros. gave the greenlight for Prince to make the Purple Rain film they did so with some trepidation, writer Matt Thorne tells Music 101.
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Ask Susan: What happened when the government gave cheap home loans?
13 Jul 2024RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your burning questions.
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Is gentrification changing food flavours?
13 Jul 2024An Auckland spice and curry paste manufacturer says gentrification has been changing the heat levels of Indian food in restaurants.
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Fresh out of NATO, Luxon sets out what's at stake for NZ
13 Jul 2024Analysis - The prime minister may have been a c-lister at NATO, but simply being there was a big deal, political editor Jo Moir writes.
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With Biden's latest gaffe, does he still stand a chance?
12 Jul 2024Analysis - Americans are losing faith in the president's ability to serve another four years, writes Tim Watkin.
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The elusive NZ musician making it big on Spotify
12 Jul 2024He won't play live and declines many interviews. But he's more popular than Benee, Six60 and L.A.B. combined. Video
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America's space wars are our space wars
The Detail: A war in space would change life on earth as we know it, and it's not as far-fetched as you might think.
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First bank cuts home loan interest rates after RBNZ shift
Westpac is the first bank to move after the Reserve Bank changed its tone on the outlook for the official cash rate.
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Biden calls running mate 'Vice President Trump', calls Zelensky 'Putin'
12 Jul 2024While explaining why he should still run for president, Joe Biden referred to his Vice President Kamala Harris as "Vice President Trump".
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Climate impact of repealing oil and gas ban revealed
11 Jul 2024The real impact might be lower if an increased flow of fossil gas means the country can burn less coal, the analysis found.
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Celebrating Kiribati language week: 'We are proud of our language'
11 Jul 2024Kiribati Language week is being celebrated across Aotearoa with Kiribati-related cultural events.
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'Scared' retailers call for young offenders to get harsher penalties
11 Jul 2024The petition launched by an Indian business group has gathered thousands of signatures.
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NZ brain drain likely to continue until interest rates drop - recruiter
The latest migration statistics are "quite phenomenal", a recruitment agency director says.
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