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New Zealand
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Dismay over claim half of GPs' work could be done via telehealth
9 May 2024The proposal shows Te Whatu Ora doesn't understand what general practitioners do, a spokesperson says. Audio
Archives NZ shutting down digitisation programme
World-leading technology to avoid future Auckland Airport flooding
Pacific
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Vanuatu govt considers placing Air Vanuatu into voluntary administration
The Vanuatu government is considering placing Air Vanuatu, the national carrier of Vanuatu, into voluntary administration.
'Completely stupid' - ex-Tuvalu PM on NZ's Shane Jones' oil and gas comments
Former Fiji PM Frank Bainimarama jailed
Sport
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Spate of football coach abuse against referees 'will not be tolerated'
Three Southern Premiere League club football coaches have been disciplined for bad behaviour after being red carded for allegedly abusing referees at the weekend.
Equestrian Louise Duncan scores spot in Paris Paralympics
SailGP media technology aims to give 'context to a complex sport'
Politics
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'Cowardly': ACC staff learn of 300 job cuts from email
9 May 2024The cuts would be a 9 percent reduction in the Crown entity's total workforce.
Ponsonby shooting: Hone Kay-Selwyn death not suspicious
School lunch revamp: 'The biggest waiting list since 2018'
Covid-19
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Covid-19 update: 2287 new cases, 19 further deaths
6 May 2024There have been 2287 new cases of Covid-19 reported in the past week, and 19 further deaths attributed to the virus.
Covid-19 update: 2343 new cases, 11 further deaths
Covid-19 update: 2383 new cases, 21 further deaths
World
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Australia backs gas beyond 2050 despite climate fears
The policy comes despite global calls to drastically phase out fossil fuels to reach climate targets.
Vanuatu govt considers placing Air Vanuatu into voluntary administration
Robert F Kennedy Jr in robust health despite brain worm scare, campaign says
Comment & Analysis
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Red flags to watch for in your AI chatbot 'friend'
9 May 2024Analysis - Research shows having an AI friend can be helpful for some people. But will it be helpful for you?
Luxon’s leadership test: what would it take to win back unimpressed NZ voters?
Seal pups and penguin chicks exposed to more UV in Antarctica
Local Democracy Reporting
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Double job MP's resignation from council may not stop by-election
9 May 2024The mayor says she understands the MP's bid to avoid a costly by-election but the decision is one for councillors.
Councillors face criticism after South Wairarapa mayor's sidelining
Franz Josef landowners angst over flood strategy: ‘It’s ruined our equity’
In Depth
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'They thought I was a tree Tory'
Former Green Party co-leader James Shaw calls out tribalism and hyper-partisanship - including in his own party.
Managed retreat: How do we get out of the way of climate change?
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey sought advice on ‘social impact bonds’ to fund services
Te Ao Māori
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Te Pāti Māori comments: 'That kind of language isn't helpful'
8 May 2024Political parties have roundly criticised Te Pāti Māori for using words like 'extermination' and 'white supremacy' in the House. Audio
ACT's interpretation of Treaty of Waitangi inaccurate and misleading - claimants
Wharekura students take out rangatahi award at Ngā Tohu Reo Māori 2024
Business
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Wellington developers hint at when city will see new apartment buildings
Current market conditions and economic viability could put projects out well over a year, it is estimated.
Transpower warns of possible power shortages on Friday
Woolworths tells 79,000 they won a prize, then rescinds it
Country
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Fonterra customer Mars unveils sustainable dairy plan
9 May 2024The company, which makes Snickers and M&M's, is putting US$47 million into reducing the carbon footprint of its dairy suppliers.
Rabobank forecasts milk price of $8.40 a kilo of milk solids for next season
ANZCO posts full-year profit, bucking industry trend
Environment
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The OECD's big concern about New Zealand's emissions
9 May 2024Fears that New Zealand is relying too heavily on low-cost forests to absorb its carbon dioxide emissions have been reignited by a report from the OECD.
Tūī numbers take off in Canterbury over past 10 years
Male stoat sighted on Miramar Peninsula, but conservationists say systems working as planned
Media & Technology
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TVNZ did not follow 'proper process' of sharing information, union argues
6 May 2024TVNZ's head of news told the ERA he had considered axing Fair Go and Sunday in December, but did not think it was appropriate to talk to staff at that time.
Samantha Hayes to present Stuff's new TV bulletin
Israeli authorities raid Al Jazeera after shutdown order
Identity
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Aya Al-Chalabi: 'Ramadan is a re-set'
9 Apr 2024A New Zealand-Arab influencer has been showcasing Muslim faith and culture to a new audience this Ramadan.
Meet the Samoan chemical engineer-turned film maker
Wairoa's Mātangirau sings loudly for Day Two of Te Matatini
IndoNZ
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Indian percussion virtuoso Zakir Hussain to perform in NZ
9 May 2024The South Asian maestro will give domestic audiences a chance to enjoy India's classical music traditions.
Auckland's Sandringham dairy stabbing: Third defendant pleads guilty to aggravated robbery
The vision bus treating Auckland kids for free