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Police took murder-accused to property where 8-year-old was killed
4 Sep 2024A neighbour of an eight-year-old boy who was violently killed in Hamilton says there had been trouble at the house in the past.
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Kiwi actually an Australian immigrant, experts say
Some species long thought to be native to New Zealand are actually Australian immigrants, new research has found. Audio
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Towing vessel on site to assist with stranded Manahau barge
4 Sep 2024"The weather is good, the tides are favourable and the specialist recovery team's plan to refloat Manahau is on track," a Westland Mineral Sands spokesperson says.
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Winter 2024 was the third-warmest on record
Five of New Zealand's six warmest winters have occurred since 2020.
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Relief teachers cut from early childhood centre pay parity scheme
The government said the change would reduce administration costs.
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ACC does u-turn after $74 million restructure
A $74m restructure scrapped one-on-one case managers for thousands of clients - now 'gaps' in the new system have forced the agency to reinstate them.
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Education Ministry considers major changes to schools' official goals
4 Sep 2024The government wants to add ensuring children attend class to schools' legislated objectives.
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Mental Health Minister defends funding criteria amid criticism
A collective of rainbow groups says the amount required to match government funding makes it "nearly impossible" to apply. Audio
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Doocey's tourist levy claims not backed up by the evidence - airlines rep
His advice says there will be no "significant" decrease in visitors due to the levy hike. Audio
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Stiff penalties proposed for supermarkets after no improvement
The Commerce Commission says it's planning to ramp up regulation and enforcement.
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Kainga Ora takes action over unpaid tenant rent
In one of dozens of cases being taken to the Tenancy Tribunal, a Wellington woman owed $34,440 in rent arrears.
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Strict laws control space launches from New Zealand - Rocket Lab
4 Sep 2024It follows criticism from a security expect who says launches that support US military aims have not been questioned enough.
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Why your babysitting bill is getting more expensive
These days, babysitters have qualifications - and aren't just the 15-year-old neighbour, an agency says. Audio
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Woman's banking struggles - to give money back
A woman who received thousands of dollars in an accidental transfer says it was more difficult to return the money than expected. Audio
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The pricing model that has left Oasis fans fuming
4 Sep 2024The Cure's Robert Smith might call it "a greedy scam" but the in-demand ticket pricing putting Oasis fans in a huff is here to stay, says Consumer NZ. Audio
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Forensic pathologist gives evidence in Polkinghorne trial
4 Sep 2024The defence has called an expert forensic pathologist to give evidence on whether Pauline Hanna died by suicide or was murdered.
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Christchurch told not to spend more money on potentially hosting Commonwealth Games
4 Sep 2024Instead, its been recommended the council support a national bid led by the New Zealand Olympic Committee.
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How the H5N1 bird flu strain is spreading in Antarctica
4 Sep 2024The "'really scary thing" is the range of species affected, veterinary professor Brett Gartrell says. Audio
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'Patient' Greymouth residents still blocked from accessing homes due to slip
4 Sep 2024Residents affected by a slip in Greymouth have been praised for being patient as contractors worked to clear and stabilise the ground.
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More charges laid over sect member's alleged historic offending against children
The number of historical sex charges laid against a Northland man who was part of a secretive sect has tripled since police arrested him last month.
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Two rail workers hurt after hitting power lines
4 Sep 2024Trains throughout the city were delayed on Wednesday morning after a major line was closed due to an accident.
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Far North District Council vote on Māori wards postponed
4 Sep 2024The vote will be held on Friday to avoid a clash with the final day of Kiingi Tuheitia's tangi.
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'Unwelcome, insulting, and degrading': Councillor's expletive-laden rant a breach
4 Sep 2024Hamilton councillor Andrew Bydder's outburst drew 23 complaints.
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Mill closures: #RescueRuapehu campaign launched to save hundreds of jobs
4 Sep 2024The community surrounding a forestry products mill is desperately trying to save it from closing, launching a petition urging the government to intervene. Audio
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