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What gay and bisexual men need to know about mpox
8 Sep 2024A new outbreak of mpox is threatening New Zealand's queer community. Here's how to best protect yourself. Audio
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Good News: Stories that cheered us up this week
8 Sep 2024A golden day for NZ at the Paralympics and a rare discovery at sea were among the week's most inspirational stories at RNZ.
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The ‘what ifs’ of dazzling New Zealand modernist painter Edith Collier
The paintings that Whanganui painter Edith Collier created in England 100 years ago remain to this day, utterly fresh. Audio
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Northland homicide investigation now 11th probe in just over a month
8 Sep 2024Police in Northland have launched a homicide investigation into the death of an injured man left at Kaitaia Hospital.
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Brawl in Porirua leaves one person in hospital with serious injuries
8 Sep 2024A person is in hospital with serious injuries following a gang-related street brawl in Porirua this afternoon.
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Auckland bus driver 'badly shaken' after being attacked by passenger
8 Sep 2024An Auckland bus driver is "badly shaken" after being punched in the face on the job on Saturday, leaving him with stitches and a broken tooth, a union says.
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Community-focus helps Wellington venues deal with tough times - hospo group
8 Sep 2024A hospitality group says Wellington businesses are suffering from the effects of a decline in foot traffic, and customers with less money to spend.
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Government cost-cutting leaving country open to terrorism, Muslim group says
8 Sep 2024The Federation of Islamic Associations says the government must reconsider deprioritising and defunding much of the country's national security framework.
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Help! How can I get rid of the mould in my house?
8 Sep 2024It doesn't take much for mould to get a grip on your home, which can have serious repercussions. Here's what to do.
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Fire crews back at scene of Waitaki vegetation fire
8 Sep 2024Four fire crews and two helicopters are back at the scene of a large scrub blaze in Otago today.
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Air NZ, Mitre 10 get lowest scores in climate rankings
Researchers have ranked 21 big companies on their goals to cut carbon emissions.
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Auckland socialite Pebbles Hooper convicted over posting sex video to OnlyFans
7 Sep 2024Well-known Auckland social media personality Pebbles Hooper has failed in her effort to avoid a conviction for a slew of charges involving her online activities.
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Daughter claims she should get more from her father's will than her siblings
7 Sep 2024The judge said it was a "tragedy" Beth had downplayed and "failed to recognise the contributions made by her siblings".
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Man arrested, charged with murder in Grey Lynn teenager's death
7 Sep 2024Two men have been arrested in relation to the death of a man in Grey Lynn Thursday night.
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Mike Joy on his memoir and butting heads with Sir John Key
7 Sep 2024The scientist whose work prompted Sir John Key in 2011 to compare academics to lawyers says it was a "surreal" and "scary" time. Audio
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David Walliams - 'I wish I could make music'
8 Sep 2024Life is a series of laughs for English comedian and author David Walliams - even if his musical career ended at learning the recorder. Audio
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Fandom at the opera - Singing star returns home to take up iconic role
Samoan-Kiwi tenor Amitai Pati is back home to star in NZ Opera's Auckland performances in Rigoletto. He and his partner Adela Zaharia - a world-class Romanian soprano - chat to Mihingarangi Forbes. Video, Audio
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Shock closure for family centre after funding pulled
7 Sep 2024"One minute we're operating beautifully. The next minute, we're not financially viable," a Porirua Women and Famly Centre staffer said.
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Warning of mpox outbreak for Winter Pride attendees
Anyone who attended Winter Pride is being warned to watch out for symptoms of mpox.
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Retiree calls for pension 'top-up' for those unable to save
Helen is facing retirement with just $1000 in savings. "Much of my life was spent caring for others," he says.
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Bethlehem College students burned by engine fluid on bus ride home
7 Sep 2024Tranzit Group Ltd, the company that provides the school bus service to Bethlehem College, has been sentenced for failing to comply with a duty of care.
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Teaching women about car maintenance - 'They just walk away feeling so empowered'
7 Sep 2024After hearing many stories of women being ripped off by mechanics, Melissa Hannan decided to run classes on the basics of car maintenance. Audio
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Two arrested after crashing into police car, stealing another car
The pair then stole a member of the public's car and took off on Transmission Gully.
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Large vegetation fire at Waitaki now contained
7 Sep 2024The fire flared up earlier today due to high winds but is now under control, FENZ said.
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