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Glimpse of new era in Auckland public transport unveiled
Maps for the over-budget and over-time City Rail Link were revealed at Britomart Station on Monday. Audio
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Deceased public service boss brought into office, not appropriate says minister
41 minutes agoA senior public servant's remains were taken to his government department's office for a memorial service.
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Former National Party MP likely sexually abused children - police review
4:14 pm todayAnthony 'Aussie' Malcolm likely engaged in coercive and/or criminal sexual conduct with "multiple young boys", a summary of police evidence reveals.
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NCEA changes: Some aspects like 'a step backwards in time' - principal
6:16 pm todayThe government's plans to replace the NCEA system are on a tight timeline and will require a lot of support, say teachers. Audio
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Calls made for fast-tracking of 'coward punch' laws after rugby supporter's death
7:12 pm todayWhānau and friends of a man who died from an alleged coward punch are calling for the fast-tracking of a new law introducing tougher penalties for such crimes.
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Person seriously injured after vehicle crashes 100 metres down bank in Waikato
6:37 pm todayDrivers are being told to delay travel to Kawhia.
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Woman in court after toddler found in bus luggage hold
Charges of ill-treating a child have been laid against a 27-year-old who has appeared in North Shore District Court, but the toddler is medically well, police say.
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Extra ward shows govt needs to fund aged care beds, association says
7:14 pm todayNorth Shore Hospital's ward six provides care for for people who are effectively medically discharged, have nowhere to go for lower level care. Audio
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Police issue appeal for sightings of wanted man
6:07 pm todayMark Eruiti Taute, 51, is believed to be actively avoiding capture.
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NCEA overhaul sparks optimism and concern
Unions are cautiously optimistic changes, but the opposition says the "complete overhaul" goes too far. Audio
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Man killed in prison was 46-year-old from Whangārei
Robert Norman Fitzpatrick died after an incident at Mt Eden prison in June, while a 32-year-old has been charged with murder.
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Former top cop charged with possessing child sexual exploitation, bestiality material
4:11 pm todayIt can now be revealed that Jevon McSkimming is facing eight charges of possessing objectionable publications over a four-year period.
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Man charged, vehicle seized after Lower Hutt shooting
The 25-year-old appeared in court today after a man was found with life-threatening injuries in Stokes Valley on Sunday.
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Name of teenager who died after Ōtara street brawl released
4:32 pm todayPolice have named the 19-year-old who died after a street brawl in the South Auckland suburb of Ōtara on Friday night.
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'Deeply saddened': Locals stunned as toddler found in bus luggage hold
4:16 pm todayA 27-year-old woman has appeared in court after a two-year was left in a suitcase in a luggage compartment for nearly an hour.
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Police seek witnesses, vehicles after 20-year-old killed in brawl
Tyreece Te Pairi died after an altercation between two groups in Hamilton on 19 July.
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What's replacing NCEA and how to have your say
11:30 am todayThe system is going away - but what's taking its place? Here's what we know so far. Audio
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No charges over mysterious death, despite stab wound on body
1:38 pm todayRonny Okeke, 60, was missing for 52 days before police found his body in the Kaimai Ranges.
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Kiwis bag prizes at Aussie TV awards: 'so suck it'
9:10 am todayNew Zealanders Sam Neill and Guy Montgomery won at this year's Logies.
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Colourful characters go head-to-head for council seat
Two of New Plymouth's most colourful characters are will go head-to-head for a seat at the district council table later this year.
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More Kiwi firefighters to help battle Canadian blazes
New Zealand is again sending more fire fighters to Canada to help battle raging wildfires.
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Police scale back search for missing West Coast man
1:39 pm todayRoy Arbon, 75, has been missing since he set out on a walk up Mt Davy to Mt Sewell near Greymouth on 23 July.
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Hospital has entire ward of people with no medical reason to be there
7:44 am todaySome have spent weeks in a 20-bed ward set up for patients who were effectively medically discharged but had nowhere to go. Audio
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Operator of troubled Kāeo water scheme trespassed from plant
Last month the Far North town marked 10 years under a boil-water notice due to the presence of E. coli bacteria in the water supply.
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Pedestrian critically hurt after being hit by bus
12:16 pm todayA person has been taken to hospital after the crash in Auckland's Onehunga,
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Oprah Winfrey is coming back to New Zealand for one show
8:30 am todayThe "In Conversation" event promises to unpack 'the power of authenticity" and the "necessity of resilience".
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Toddler found in suitcase in bus luggage compartment, woman charged
7:44 am todayA woman has been charged with ill-treatment of a child after the driver spotted a bag moving. Audio
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Temperatures plunge to -7C in frosty start for South Island
8:51 am todayTemperatures fell as low as -7C in one spot, but clear skies were forecast for the rest of the day.
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