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Passengers describe chaos as flames engulfed Japan Airlines jet
First came the shock of the crash, then came heat and stinging smoke as the jet sped along the runway on fire. Video
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Man walks days to fundraise for rescue helicopter that saved his life
A Dannevirke man has completed the walk just six months after suffering horrific injuries when cutting down a tree in the rural back blocks.
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The troubled past of Lynne Martin, found dead after being jailed for murdering her father
It is difficult to imagine a level of sibling enmity greater than that which existed between John Allison and his sister Lynne Martin.
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Daughter found guilty for murdering elderly father by setting his house alight.
The jury in the trial of Lynne Maree Martin at the High Court in Gisborne reached their verdict after about two-and-a-half hours of deliberations and delivered their verdict on Wednesday afternoon.
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AFL club pays out record $6m to paedophile's victim
The Western Bulldogs have been ordered to fork out a NZ$6.4m compensation to a child sex abuse victim, after a jury ruled the club failed to stop a paedophile who preyed on young boys.
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K' Road car park removal: Businesses unimpressed though full plan delayed
A Karangahape Road business owner says there's talk of legal action over AT plans to strip out car parking though the full plan to expand bus lanes is delayed until next year.
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Remembering the 1995 Rugby World Cup final: Part Three
This weekend the All Blacks and Springboks meet in the Rugby World Cup final for only the second time. The first was the most famous test match ever played.
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Million Dollars slide get experts tick of approval
Audio 11 Oct 2023Just before 10am this morning more than 60 Canterbury school children slid and spun their way down Hanmer's new million-dollar attraction. The $3.2 million slides, the Violet Vortex and Waiau Winder… Audio
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$3.3m water slides to open with features not seen in NZ before
Two new $3.2 million hydro slides are about to open at Canterbury's Hanmer Springs pools, with some flashy features.
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Property industry's political favourites
The property industry gives more in political donations than any other, and its millions of dollars almost all go to two parties.
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Labour's Chris Hipkins shies from curbing spending promises
Morning Report - Labour leader Chris Hipkins is defying calls from other parties to revise spending promises, saying the party has already scaled down its offering. Audio
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Cooks' tourism industry upbeat, but anger persists over high air fares
The Cook Islands tourism industry is getting back to where it was pre-pandemic, but it's still dealing with slow seasons and high airfares. Audio
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An invasive seaweed threat: Everything you need to know about caulerpa
Northland is facing an at least 10-year-long battle to eradicate the new marine seaweed superspreader, caulerpa.
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History repeats for a 'Springboks' side on an Auckland league field
The All Blacks and Springboks are playing in Auckland for the first time in a decade this weekend - not at the traditional venue Eden Park but at the Warriors' home, Mt Smart Stadium.
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Megan Woods on the myriad challenges for New Zealand's energy future
Audio 29 Jun 2023This morning Nine to Noon looks at the issue of greening up the country's energy - and the hefty price tag that comes with it. Two weeks ago on the programme Kathryn spoke with Graeme Peters, who'd… Audio
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'Hard lessons we need to learn' - Stormwater conference faces harsh climate reality
A dour mood hung above this year's Stormwater New Zealand Conference, as attendees reflected on months of flooding and severe weather.
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Moves underway to ensure koi carp don't reach Waitomo Caves
NIWA scientists had to resort to some old-fashioned tools to help deal with the arrival of unwanted koi carp.
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Underslip in Coromandel: 'If that one goes, we're basically an island'
The underslip on State Highway 25 between Waihi and Whangamatā has residents concerned about losing their last practical way in or out. Audio
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Top athletes end summer season in style at Sir Graeme Douglas International
Superstars of New Zealand track and field were on show on Thursday night for the final time this summer.
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Hobbs breaks 11 seconds barrier
Sprinter Zoe Hobbs has officially become the first New Zealand woman to run under 11 seconds for the 100 metres.
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'Locally it's been huge': Bluff oysters looking good as the season starts
Bluff oyster lovers are going wild for their favourite treat, with the first harvest landing this week.
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Bluff Oyster season begins with a bang
The start of the Bluff Oyster season has kicked off in the South Island with passionate seafood lovers queuing down the street to get the first bite from this years harvest.
So far the quality of… Audio
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'We need more diggers, more resources, more money', say angry Esk Valley locals
Some residents in the area say the limited help they've received from the council and government in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle is not good enough.
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Australian firefighters assist recovery efforts.
Australian firefighters have touched down in Aotearoa to assist in recovery efforts. 25 Fire and Rescue Service specialist firefighters from Queensland arrived yesterday, and will get to work… Audio
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'Desperately short' - Lack of lifeguards forcing closure of pools
If you are thinking of heading to the public swimming pools to cool down- you might find the doors shut.