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What's behind the surge in Kiwis getting health insurance?
2 Oct 2024New Zealanders have less faith they will be able to access to the healthcare they need, the head of the country's biggest insurer says. Audio
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Air NZ defends cuts to flight routes and capacity
It is blaming less public servant travel and mechanical issues for the loss of seats, among other issues. Audio
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'I'm here to listen' - Goldsmith meets with Ngāpuhi
3 Oct 2024Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith hopes to be the minister that finally gets a long-awaited settlement with Ngāpuhi across the line - but how that happens will up to the hapū.
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Police seeking to waive diplomatic immunity following Wellington altercation
Police are wanting to charge a person reported to be the partner of an Australian diplomat.
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Retracing the legacy of statues celebrating Gandhi in New Zealand
2 Oct 2024A quick primer on the history of statues honouring Indian independence icon Mahatma Gandhi in Wellington and Auckland.
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Tamil short film celebrates immigrant family connections
2 Oct 2024Jessica George, director of Puli and the Tiger, wants to help other immigrants connect with their elders.
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Home ownership figure in Census surprises Statistics officials
Officials admitted a rise in home ownership was unexpected and they had to double-check the data.
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Parts of South Island could see up to two months' worth of rain
2 Oct 2024Rain up to 40mm an hour and severe thunderstorms are threatening large swathes of the country, with forecasters issuing a glut of warnings and watches. Audio
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Where is the Masterton college of rizzcraft and sigmatry? Ask Google
2 Oct 2024Schools across NZ have had their names changed on Google Maps, in what appears to be a prank by internet users.
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Why does our hair go grey?
2 Oct 2024Why do some people go grey sooner than others? Indeed, why do we go grey at all? Trichologist Nigel Russell has the answers. Audio
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Man arrested for threatening two women with firearm
2 Oct 2024The 29-year-old is due to appear in the Gisborne District Court tomorrow.
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No GPs at Carterton clinic as health shortage bites
2 Oct 2024A medical clinic in Carterton will have no GP for the rest of the week as it grapples with the challenges of a GP shortage.
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Gail Maney acquitted for role in murder of Deane Fuller-Sandys
2 Oct 2024The court ruled there is no evidence implicating Maney in the murder, despite the Crown claiming she ordered the hit.
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Could the building consent overhaul endanger lives?
2 Oct 2024There are concerns potential shortcuts could lead to "another disaster like the CTV building collapse".
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Doctors sick of not getting paid agreed amount for shifts - union
2 Oct 2024Emergency Department doctors are accusing Health NZ of failing to pay a shift allowance agreed 10 months ago in their previous collective contract.
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WorkSafe struggles with high staff turnover amid stalled restructure
2 Oct 2024There are "critical" internal health and safety risks at WorkSafe, with very high staff turnover and a stalled restructure.
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The end of the Foodstuffs merger won't fix supermarkets
2 Oct 2024Instead of adjudicating on a merger, the commission should be given the power to break up the two Foodstuffs entities themselves, two experts argue.
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Our groceries are officially more expensive than Australia, UK and Ireland
The study looked at a basket of groceries in the four countries earlier this year, New Zealand was also the most expensive when adjusted for wages.
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Commerce Commission blocks Foodstuffs merger
1 Oct 2024The watchdog says a merger would substantially hit competition and make it harder for other retailers to grow.
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Stressed are the local cheesemakers
Saying 'cheese' is getting harder for boutique cheesemakers, the owner of an award-winning company says. Audio
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What went wrong for Fletcher Building?
It's one of the country's biggest companies - but these investors aren't touching it. How did the company's shares gone from $8 a decade ago to $2.95 this week?
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Parking penalties jump 70% - so can you get out of them?
2 Oct 2024Parking penalties have jumped 70 percent around Aotearoa - but is it fair, and can you get out of them? Audio
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Visa system outages created 'very stressful situation'
2 Oct 2024It came as people rushed to apply for visas before the hefty price increase kicked in on Tuesday.
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Taranaki seabed mining protest: 'Not in our best interests'
2 Oct 2024Hundreds of people have marched in a hīkoi protesting ongoing proposed seabed mining plans off South Taranaki, despite three previous court cases against the plan. Audio
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