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New Zealand
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Free speech debate back on as uni expands panel diversity
3 May 2024A perceived right-wing bias and concerns about panellist diversity have pushed Victoria University to reformat its debate.
New Zealand becoming 'crime-free nirvana overnight' unrealistic - Police Minister
ECan chair steps down, pending investigation
Pacific
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Don't 'mistake' Pacific leaders 'quietness' on AUKUS as support for NZ's position - expert
3 May 2024A Pacific regionalism expert has called out New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters for withholding information from the public on AUKUS military pact. Audio
61 dengue-like illness cases in latest report from Samoa
World Press Freedom Day 2024: Pacific reporters identify issues
Sport
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Recap: Hurricanes smash Waratahs 41-12
3 May 2024The Hurricanes have beaten the Waratahs 41-12 in Wellington.
Are the All Blacks bound for Qatar? Nations Championship concept takes shape
Nyika set for career defining fight
Politics
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'We weren't informed': Apprentice working on school unaware of asbestos
3 May 2024The Education Ministry is promising to do more about asbestos problems in schools, with tighter controls over detection and removal.
Winston Peters gives China speech amid legal drama and AUKUS questions
Don't 'mistake' Pacific leaders 'quietness' on AUKUS as support for NZ's position - expert
Covid-19
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Covid-19 update: 2343 new cases, 11 further deaths
29 Apr 2024Canterbury had the highest number of reported active cases with 399, followed by Capital and Coast with 217.
Covid-19 update: 2383 new cases, 21 further deaths
Long Covid sufferers scared they'll face penalties under government benefit reset
World
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Students erect pro-Palestinian encampments across major Canadian universities
3 May 2024The Canadian protests come as police have been arresting hundreds on US campuses.
61 dengue-like illness cases in latest report from Samoa
Mexican police make more arrests after Australian surfers go missing
Comment & Analysis
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Week in Politics: Polls woes, pay rises and Greens trouble
3 May 2024Analysis - A poll showing the opposition is more popular than the government raises questions, politicians go through their 'trial by pay rise' and a Green MP loses her cool in the debating chamber.
The unemployment rate, explained
Luxon’s leadership test: what would it take to win back unimpressed NZ voters?
Local Democracy Reporting
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South Wairarapa Mayor not backing down
3 May 2024South Wairarapa Mayor Martin Connelly has returned from a two-month leave of absence to a council he remains at odds with.
Seven crashes in three years at same bridge
Wheelie bins aim to fix Marlborough’s recycling issues
In Depth
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30 with Guyon: Roseanne Liang
24 Apr 2024The director of cult hit Creamerie talks to Guyon Espiner about her up-coming Hollywood blockbuster and her love of action film.
How the coalition plans to replace the quickly scrapped Māori Health Authority
Minister accused of ‘gaslighting’ over Fast Track Bill
Te Ao Māori
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Iwi defends Māori sites amid Grey District protest
3 May 2024Poutini Ngāi Tahu has defended Māori sites of significance after the Grey District called for them to be cut from the West Coast's proposed one district plan.
A lot to learn from kura kaupapa Māori - Education Minister
National first introduced piece of Oranga Tamariki Act legislation it now seeks to repeal - Willie Jackson
Business
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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.
'Another challenging couple of weeks' for businesses as Brynderwyns reopening delayed
And that's the news - TVNZ airs final midday news bulletin
Country
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Farmer fears plans for rural road will return area to 'Middle Ages'
2 May 2024Plans to replace a 6km stretch of sealed road at Tarata with gravel will put school children at risk, a farmer says.
New Zealand's iconic sheep-to-person ratio keeps falling
More exciting than Christmas: Regional NZ gears up for duck shooting season
Environment
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The woman fighting climate change with accounting
3 May 2024Wendy McGuinness has a different take on what's holding back climate action in New Zealand.
Northland wants to be the the first region to eradicate wild deer
Hidden mouse population could be devastating for Rakiura-Stewart Island
Media & Technology
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Media problems grew 'too fast' - Melissa Lee
30 Apr 2024The former media minister says she may have been "a little slow" in reacting to dramatic changes.
Time running out for NZ's copper phone network
An American journalist read her own obituary online, and soon discovered the strange world of obit pirates
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 jewellers sceptical that aggravated crime surge can be reined in
3 May 2024Indian owners of independent jewellery stores are disappointed the government has failed to reduce crime amid a recent spate of aggravated robberies.
NZ food safety agency monitoring Indian spice mix recalls
Two fishermen missing in Northland recently migrated from India