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Part of Wairoa River to close for laying of new cable
24 Nov 2024"This is an exciting advancement in our work to upgrade our network and improve the reliability of our electricity supply," Northpower said.
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Mixed reactions to new unit for investigating safety of children in state care
24 Nov 2024Police have voiced concerns about a planned new unit to investigate harm to children in state care.
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Paper closures spark 'news deserts' warning
24 Nov 2024A proposal to close 14 local North Island papers has prompted warnings of overseas-style 'news deserts' springing up here.
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Two killed, two critically injured in Auckland crashes
24 Nov 2024Two people have died and two were critically injured after crashes in Auckland's Takanini and Waitoki.
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Video series helping non-binary people find comfort
24 Nov 2024Where do I belong? It's a question every human being has to answer for themselves but one that can be especially painful for transgender people. Video, Audio
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Whooping cough vaccine numbers too low
24 Nov 2024The priority should be vaccinating young people with little airways who are at the highest risk of severe infection, says Immunisation Advisory Centre founder.
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Auckland Santa Parade set to wow Auckland, roads to close
24 Nov 2024Some roads surrounding Auckland's Queen Street will be closed for part of Sunday for the annual Farmers Santa Parade.
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Fears Māori will pay heaviest price if police carry guns
21 Nov 2024"Overwhelmingly, those people who die will be young Māori men," the spokesperson for People Against Prisons Aotearoa says.
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A very rare All Black political statement
Analysis - There's plenty to talk about including TJ Perenara's statement during the haka, Jamie Wall writes.
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The Black Friday 'sales' that aren't sales
22 Nov 2024Anna Hall was surprised to see an oven she had been looking at was being advertised on "sale", despite being $300 more expensive than earlier. Audio
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Where are NZ's most undervalued houses?
22 Nov 2024House prices are way down from the peak three years ago, but some areas are more undervalued than others.
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How to have a good day at work
22 Nov 2024Achieving a "flow state" at work is rare and temporary - so it's better to aim one tier lower, a psychologist says. Audio
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Economic recovery to happen later than first thought
Treasury's chief economist has warned a weaker economic outlook means a delay in a return to growth.
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A new housing market trend? Run-down homes for sale
Many have been lived in up until recently, but don't look as if they should have been, property investor says.
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Lord of the Rings actor jailed for abusing girl
23 Nov 2024The actor has "no remorse" for the abuse, which has left a girl with panic attacks and PTSD.
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Meth dealer loses $37k in 'tainted' cash after suspicious Airbnb owners call police
Jonathan Clay Spear's attempt to dump meth and cash in a garden was unsuccessful, and he was sent to prison for six years.
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The Sampler: What to listen to this week
24 Nov 2024Christchurch songwriter Adam Hattaway shows his softer side with help from Marlon Williams, Kelly Lee Owens' anthemic, pop-tinged techno, and the return of Christopher Owens.
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Why King Kapisi's Savage Thoughts is an essential NZ album
24 Nov 2024Hip-hop is a musical form invented by African-Americans, and yet here is a version that could only have come from deep in the Pacific.
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Blind Low Vision NZ admits to lack of blind people in senior roles
23 Nov 2024The charity said it was working towards developing new leadership in the blind community, and ensuring better access to technology.
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Waikato police swoop in to rescue falcon hit by car
Policing is about "protecting and serving the community, including those overhead", constable says.
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Two dead after crashes in Bay of Plenty, rural Waikato
23 Nov 2024Five people have been injured, two seriously, in the crashes.
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'Woke nonsense': Santa ordered to wear seatbelt in Xmas parade
23 Nov 2024One Christchurch councillor criticised the move, calling it a health and safety over-reach to require them on low, slow-moving floats during Sunday's Christmas Show Parade.
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Gang crackdown: Multiple arrests across North Island
23 Nov 2024Police have reported multiple breaches of the Gangs Act and arrested people in Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Wellington and the central North Island.
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Parents Centre to close by end of 2024
The closure of New Zealand's largest parent support centre and education provider is being described as a real loss, after seven decades of advocating for women, new parents and young families.
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