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Why you can't smile in passport photos
12 Sep 2024Ever wondered why you can't smile in a passport photo? Or what the chip contains? The Department of Internal Affairs has the answers. Video, Audio
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Daughter of former All Black admits hit and run death
12 Sep 2024Helena Cribb, the daughter of Ron Cribb, was charged over the hit and run death of 65-year-old Jason Collins.
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iPhone expert testifies in Polkinghorne trial
12 Sep 2024Justice Lang said while he expected the trial to wrap up next week, he didn't want to rush the jury to make a decision.
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New harbour bridge 'helluva lot' cheaper than tunnel - Auckland mayor
12 Sep 2024Wayne Brown is proposing to build a causeway across the Waitematā Harbour - and says he promised the prime minister he would "sink" the idea of an expensive tunnel. Audio
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Banning kids from social media won't solve anything - Netsafe
12 Sep 2024Calls to ban under-16s from social media are a distraction from the real issues facing young people on the platforms, according to Netsafe. Audio
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Couple convicted of exploiting migrants have convictions thrown out
12 Sep 2024Anthony Swarbrick and Christina Kewa-Swarbrick have had their convictions quashed because the trial judge "forcefully suggested" what the jury should find.
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Is NZ intelligence helping Israel wage war in Gaza? Lawyers call for inquiry
In a letter to the inspector-general of intelligence and security, they said the country was in danger of aiding international crimes.
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Questions over NZ decision to play against Afghanistan
11 Sep 2024Australia pulled the plug on its three-match T20 series over worsening conditions for women and girls in Afghanistan. Audio
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'There's some really iconic pieces of New Zealand wine history there'
12 Sep 2024New Zealand's oldest wine auction is gearing up for its 32nd event this weekend. Audio
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Further mpox cases confirmed after Pride Festival
12 Sep 2024Health New Zealand have confirmed the virus is clade II and are not linked to recent clade I cases in Africa.
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Property developer's 'inexcusable' delay in migrant workers case
12 Sep 2024Herbert and his company MAH Enterprises will now have to pay almost another $10,000 in court costs after he failed to follow up on a challenge to penalties award in the Employment Court.
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Person in critical condition following paragliding incident near Muriwai
12 Sep 2024A person was rescued by helicopter and flown to Auckland Hospital.
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'Handful' of medical students acted inappropriately with human remains
12 Sep 2024The University of Otago declined to comment on the specific numbers, what happened or what action it took.
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Jailed lawyer who stole elderly client's life savings allowed to practise again
12 Sep 2024His return to the roll marks him as one of the only lawyers in recent years who were struck off for dishonesty offending to earn redemption at the tribunal.
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Weather: Heavy rain, snowfall expected for much of lower South Island
12 Sep 2024MetService is warning people drive cautiously in the weather and avoid low-lying areas. Video
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Auckland's mayor proposes alternative harbour bridge
Wayne Brown is urging the government to build bridge from Pt Chevalier to the North Shore.
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Businesses fail to get central Wellington upgrades put on hold
12 Sep 2024Wellington councillors have voted against the demands of a petition calling for a major road upgrade to be paused and put under independent review.
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Single-sex or co-ed? How to pick the right school
While some academic results might put single-gender schools in the lead, there is much more to consider than test results.
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Brief lockdown ends at Napier high school
12 Sep 2024In a post on social media, a spokesperson said everyone was safe, but asked people to stay away.
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Man in disbelief as brother fights for life after flu-like symptoms
12 Sep 2024Auckland man remains in intensive care after being admitted to hospital following flu-like symptoms.
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Crown never formally agreed to pay midwives more - government lawyer
12 Sep 2024A government lawyer said there was a "shared aspiration" for change, but that was not a concrete agreement to change pay or contracts.
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Potential ADHD treatment options set to expand
12 Sep 2024Pharmac says introducing a new ADHD medicine and removing the renewal criteria for another would help benefit 13,000 after five years.
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Police officer charged with assaulting man who pulled the finger
12 Sep 2024Police have admitted officers make mistakes sometimes and the behaviour was at odds from what is expected.
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What changes to homes' rateable values mean
11 Sep 2024Explainer - Many councils are in the process of updating rateable values. How is this done and what does it mean?
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