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Universities fear government review will lead to cuts
15 Nov 2024A government review of universities is asking if students are paying the right amount in fees for their degrees. Audio
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The mysterious crew trying to revive Wellington's nightlife
15 Nov 2024A team of young music and visual artists are creating spaces in the capital city for people to get goofy and dance.
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Rhys Darby announces new stand-up show
15 Nov 2024The Our Flag Means Death actor says he's excited to return to the stage "a bit older, a bit wiser but mostly a bit sillier".
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Trio killed in crash between train and car in Hamilton named by police
14 Nov 2024Police have released the names of the three victims of Wednesday's fatal train and car collision in Hamilton.
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Auckland’s plan to go to war with feral cats
15 Nov 2024The council is looking at stricter rules for cats, including de-sexing and micro-chipping.
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West Coast appeals for local stash of Bailey bridges
15 Nov 2024Several South Island bridges were sent to the North Island earlier this year after Cyclone Gabriel took out eight bridges.
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Planned extremist security alert system scrapped despite police warnings
Police warned their minister that ditching an extremist alert system risked leaving them and security agencies unable to prevent a terrorist act. Audio
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What are this week's fruit and veg best buys?
15 Nov 2024Glenn Forsyth tells First Up what to expect from the fresh produce markets - and reveals his fruit of the week.
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Watchdog tight-lipped on penalties for UC food poisoning
15 Nov 2024Court action is possible after more than 100 students fell ill from eating a chicken souvlaki dinner.
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Santa is coming to town: Parades in south Auckland
15 Nov 2024Parades will be held in Māngere, Papakura, Papatoetoe and Pukekohe.
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Call for Local Democracy Reporting scheme to be expanded amid newspaper cuts
15 Nov 2024NZME's plan to close 14 papers could impact local election turnout, and another news source needs to fill the void, councils say.
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'No fish is worth dying for': Boaties share harrowing experiences crossing the Manukau Bar
15 Nov 2024Coastguard said six people had died in bar crossing accidents this winter across the country. Video
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Milo removal could have cost Health NZ $3m - union
The provision of hot drinks is enshrined in some health workers' contracts, "so if this was done as a cost-saving measure, it would have done anything but".
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Government mulls hiking fees for visiting national parks
15 Nov 2024DOC minister Tama Potaka says the aim is "to protect relevant natural areas while supporting sustainable growth in tourism and regional economies". Audio
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Treaty Principles Bill: The speeches and suspensions
15 Nov 2024Labour's Māori Development spokesperson was the first to be ejected from the House after calling David Seymour a "liar" - breaking Parliament's rules.
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Watch: Haka interrupts Treaty Principles Bill voting
14 Nov 2024As Opposition MPs and the public gallery stood to perform Ka Mate, Speaker Gerry Brownlee suspended the sitting.
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Luxon says 'simplistic' Treaty Principles Bill 'not helping'
14 Nov 2024The Prime Minister has given a scathing appraisal of the bill on the day of its first reading.
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Inland Revenue calls in debt collectors over overseas student debt
The department has doubled the size of its team responsible for chasing down overseas student loans debt. Audio
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'There's no kitchen. There's no flooring': Families suffer as building company goes bust
14 Nov 2024"We reckon there we're $50,000-plus out of pocket," one family left in the lurch says, as a company goes into liquidation, owing hundreds of thousands.
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Mum of 1968 missing toddler isn't sure she wants remains found
14 Nov 2024"It's a moment where you want to know and yet you don't want to know."
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The Underwatermelon Man resurfaces online
15 Nov 2024Beloved children's book and CD The Underwatermelon Man and other Unreasonable Rhymes is back after 25 years. Video, Audio
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Contactless payments to start for Auckland's buses, trains, ferries
14 Nov 2024Contactless payments are coming to Auckland's buses, trains and ferries this weekend.
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'Soul-destroying': Nelson swim club bemoan council's lane price hike
14 Nov 2024Keen swimmers are leaving the programme as costs surge.
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40 years in Civil Defence: Dealing with people in crisis 'the hardest part'
14 Nov 2024A Civil Defence controller who has led emergency responses for numerous floods and fires says its the people that have kept him involved for the last four decades.
