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Northland wants to be the the first region to eradicate wild deer
3 May 2024An ambitious plan to make Northland the first region in New Zealand to eradicate wild deer is underway near the Bay of Islands. Audio
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Spring Creek residents turn out to hear council plans to fix compromised stopbanks
3 May 2024Marlborough District Council has told Spring Creek residents repairs to compromised Wairau River stopbanks are a top priority but the fix will cost $8.7 million and take three years to complete.
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How bad at reading are New Zealand children?
3 May 2024There are more bad readers among our 10-year-olds, but the picture has improved for teenagers, international testing has found. Audio
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Wheelie bins aim to fix Marlborough’s recycling issues
3 May 2024Those tasked with Marlborough's wheelie bin roll-out say they are confident that recycling is no longer going to end up going to landfill.
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More than a third of adults not getting healthcare they need
3 May 2024The situation is much worse than in comparable European countries, the senior doctors union says.
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Christchurch City Council will likely fund cash-strapped Arts Centre
3 May 2024Councillors say they are listening to the public and have every intention of funding the cash-strapped centre, despite it being left out of the draft Long Term Plan.
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'I've got a right to say what I said' - Peters on defamation threat
3 May 2024The Foreign Minister spoke about the NZ-China relationship amid lingering questions about AUKUS.
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Farmer fears plans for rural road will return area to 'Middle Ages'
Plans to replace a 6km stretch of sealed road at Tarata with gravel will put school children at risk, a farmer says.
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Te Huia on track to miss targets for passenger numbers
But Waikato Regional Council, which is in charge of it, says that doesn't tell the whole story.
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Another Michael Hill jewellery store hit by burglary
2 May 2024It is the latest in a string of crimes to hit the jewellery chain.
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13yos attacked by group of 20 among incidents at transport hubs
Bus stations in New Lynn, Henderson and Albany have seen a boost in security after a string of violent attacks on teenagers. Audio
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NZ Fashion Week 2024 cancelled
3 May 2024"The reality is that consumer confidence is at an all-time low and the fashion retail industry has been particularly affected," organisers say.
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Samoa's dengue fever outbreak: What you need to know
3 May 2024New Zealanders travelling to Samoa are recommended to have comprehensive insurance as the country deals with a dengue outbreak. Audio
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Auditor-General criticises way university contracted Joyce
3 May 2024John Ryan says the University of Waikato did not invite multiple contractors and reached out to the former finance minister directly.
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Minister takes up couple's case after advisor forgets visa application
2 May 2024After multiple pleas and petition, an Auckland couple's residency case is being looked at by the Associate Minister of Immigration.
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Three govt departments propose cuts to staff today
3 May 2024The total number of job losses in the public services has now gone over 3700.
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Former Australian foreign minister threatens legal action against Winston Peters
2 May 2024The Labour Party is demanding Peters be stood down, saying "he's embarrassed the country" with a "totally unacceptable" attack on a prominent AUKUS critic.
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Watch: Government to tell schools how to teach reading
2 May 2024From next year, the government expects all public schools to take a "proven structured literacy approach".
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New Zealand cheerleaders bounce to gold medal
1 May 2024A New Zealand team has taken home gold at the Cheerleading World Championships in the US. Audio
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As 'tough as the '90s' - Twice as many businesses asking for help downsizing
An advocate says businesses are hurting and are reluctantly having to lay off workers. Audio
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The unemployment rate, explained
1 May 2024Unemployment has risen to 4.3 percent, but what does it mean and how is it calculated?
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Viagogo loses 6-year battle against Commerce Commission
The watchdog says the global ticket reseller is its most complained about trader, with many left out of pocket after unknowingly buying fake tickets.
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100m bridge is broken, so walkers will get free boat rides instead
2 May 2024An Auckland bridge permanently stuck in the up position is hitting businesses in the pocket. The solution: A boat for 60 people every half hour.
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NCEA online exam glitches: Review finds inadequate pre-tests
2 May 2024An independent review warns NZQA must improve its internal operating model and its partnership with the exam vendor.