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We remember them: How New Zealand marked Anzac Day 2024
Anzac Day has been commemorated around New Zealand, the Pacific and at Gallipoli, with Winston Peters speaking at the dawn service in Turkey.
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The ‘treasure’ plant mistaken for algae in Marlborough Sounds
7:06 pm todayA seagrass still found in the region is in global decline and many don't know of its importance, a coastal scientist says.
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Manslaughter guilty plea for fatal fight over messy kitchen
7:55 pm todayA man who tried to break up a fight over a messy kitchen ended up being fatally stabbed in the neck, while another man was stabbed in the shoulder.
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'Just as we did in 1984' - School brings back traditional single-cell classrooms
5:26 pm todayRangiora High School has a 1980s feel about it, following the refurbishment of its Rakahuri building, says principal Bruce Kearney.
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World-first child autism clinic trialled in Wellington
6:52 pm todayA world-first child autism clinic is being trialled in Wellington, providing support to families of children under five years old identified with signs of autism.
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Jimmy Barnes- 'I've grown up a hell of a lot!'
7:55 pm todayBarnes will venture to Aotearoa in the last week of July on his 'Hell of a Time' tour celebrating 30 years of his album Flesh and Wood. Audio
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Watch: Car parked in 'worst possible place' lifted by Anzac attendees
11:06 am todayA group of people had to manually lift and move a car before New Plymouth's Anzac Day dawn service could begin.
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Rail bridge reopened after floods left it sagging
A flood damaged rail bridge has been reopened after a support was swept away in high water, leaving the 610m-long structure sagging, but a mayor says more work is needed on crucial infrastructure.
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Police dog punched after burglar caught on roof with loot
A man's spree of daylight-armed robberies and night-time burglaries came to an abrupt halt after police busted him on the roof of a bottle store with nearly $3000 worth of stolen loot.
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'Street of hell': Residents recount years of abuse from lodge tenants
9:47 am todayThe Parnell lodges' owners are being accused of putting profits ahead of any sense of social responsibility to residents.
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Claimants want Children's Minister to front up
3:46 pm todayWaitangi Tribunal claimants will appeal a High Court decision to overturn a summons order from the Tribunal for Children's Minister Karen Chhour.
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Anti-war protesters target Bucket Fountain in Wellington
The water has been dyed a deep red and posters have been stuck around its perimeter.
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High levels of toxic algae found in Kāpiti river
5:08 pm todayHigh levels of toxic algae have been found along the Waikanae River in Kāpiti, north of Wellington.
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Recap: Anzac Day commemorations held around the country
Anzac Day has been marked around New Zealand today, with the Dawn Service in Gallipoli this afternoon featuring Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters.
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Anzac Day: 'It was a shrine, it was a mini orchestra'
Emeritus Professor Michael Atherton shares the remarkable efforts of troops to get pianos to the front during World War II. Audio
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The secret history of the Anzac biscuit
The precursors to the Anzac biscuit included eggs and were sandwiched together with jam - so what changed? Audio
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Wellington wind forces Anzac Day wreath-laying indoors
A much-reduced national service for Anzac Day took place in Wellington after high winds caused the cancellation of the main event.
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Kidnappings, shots fired in eastern Bay of Plenty
11:20 am todayA Kawerau man is facing numerous charges after allegedly pointing a gun at police and holding people hostage in their own homes.
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In pictures: Anzac Day marked across NZ
11:48 am todayThousands are remembering those who fought and died in war. Here are some of the best photos from services around Aotearoa.
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Letter to killed airman's mother tells of Anzac spirit
9:08 am todayWhen a Whanganui flight sergeant was shot into the sea, an Australian soldier wrote to his mother of his "great courage and resolution".
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Council turns off Facebook comments amid surge in abuse
5:38 am todayThe comments section is not a healthy way to debate issues the community is facing, council says.
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Three's Ryan Bridge joining Newstalk ZB?
He is first in line to be the new host of Newstalk ZB's Early Edition morning show, according to a report.
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Wind forces cancellation of wreath-laying services in Wellington
12:52 pm todayMetService expects winds of up to 109km/h in central Wellington for later on Anzac Day.
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WWI 'always part of our family histories' - Dame Cindy Kiro
7:36 am todayDame Cindy Kiro says 109 years after the landing at Gallipoli, Anzac Day still holds a deep significance for New Zealanders.
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Anzac Day: Veterans not getting support they need, feel forgotten about
24 Apr 2024Some contemporary veterans say are dealing with the impacts of serving, but the government is not providing them with the support they need. Audio
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High Court overturns Waitangi Tribunal summons to Karen Chhour
24 Apr 2024The minister was due to give evidence on Friday regarding the government's plans to repeal section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act
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Cash fare boxes stolen from Wellington buses
Police are investigating a string of cash fare boxes stolen from buses in Wellington.
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Court decision to name sex offender a 'massive victory' - survivors
24 Apr 2024The 21-year-old took his fight to keep his name secret to the country's highest court, but his loss means it can be published on 14 June.
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