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New Zealand
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Why so many new teachers feel unprepared for classrooms
8:23 am todayAn Education Review Office report found graduates from some universities felt better prepared than others, as did those from courses that involved more time in the classroom.
Success for new giant wētā breeding programme, after decades-long drought
Person killed in late-night crash in Northland
Pacific
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Domestic market hit by Air Vanuatu fall-out
The domestic air market in Vanuatu is reeling from the fall-out at Air Vanuatu, which has also stranded international passengers.
Pacific news in brief for May 13
Fiji Water workers strike enters day four - Union 'hopeful' for a resolution
Sport
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Kiwi wins prestigious Badminton horse trials
9:29 am todayCaroline Powell has become just the second New Zealand woman to win the event.
New Zealand's Nick Cassidy extends Formula E lead
NRL: Warriors plucked by Roosters, lose fourth straight
Politics
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Pre-Budget teasers increase exposure - and scrutiny
12 May 2024Mediawatch looks at how one pre-Budget announcement played well for a minister last week - but this week, one was badly botched.
Heath funding fails to keep up with inflation or demand - doctors' union
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters meets with new Solomon Islands PM
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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Putin replaces defence minister in surprise reshuffle
8:12 am todayThe Russian president has nominated civilian Andrei Belousov to replace long-standing ally Sergei Shoigu in a surprise reshuffle.
Russia blames Ukraine as Belgorod apartments collapse after blast
Tower Bridge: Skydivers complete wingsuit flight
Comment & Analysis
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Why NZ might be taking so long to make a call on AUKUS
12 May 2024Opinion - The government says it is "a long way from this point of being able to make such a decision", which is puzzling, Robert Patman writes.
Motherhood: a ghost story
'City deals' are coming to NZ – let's make sure they're not 'city back-room deals'
Local Democracy Reporting
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Residents urged to have their say on 'very ugly long-term plan'
10 May 2024Western Bay of Plenty households face paying an extra $300 to $350 per year under the council's long-term plan proposal.
What is Local Democracy Reporting?
Work progressing to eradicate predators from Rakiura / Stewart Island
In Depth
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How do we get out of the way of climate change?
8 May 2024"Ad hoc" house buyouts after major disasters cannot continue, the Climate Change Minister says.
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey sought advice on ‘social impact bonds’ to fund services
30 with Guyon: Roseanne Liang
Te Ao Māori
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'It takes a kāinga' - New documentary calls for better support for Māori mums
11 May 2024A new documentary is highlighting the disparities that māmā Māori face as they enter what should be the most amazing time of their lives. 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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What is happening with the housing market?
Analysis - First-home buyers are still seeing benefits from low prices and competition, but having fewer investors in the market is impacting the rental shortage. Audio
Fund managers predict mixed corporate earnings season
How New Zealand got through the power supply threat by a narrow margin
Country
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Banned plant toxic to humans and livestock set to bloom
6:31 am todayFarmers and gardeners are being asked to keep an eye out for a poisonous pest plant that will bloom in June.
King Country Pet Food factory provides jobs boost for Taumarunui
Responsible Dairying Award for farmers creating wetlands, planting native trees
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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From drawing during lockdown to $500k animated web series
11 May 2024Charlie Faulks's horror-comedy web series, Bloke of the Apocalypse, is about a father and son who discover a zombie apocalypse on their farm in rural NZ. Video
TVNZ breached agreement with E tū when deciding on discontinuing programmes, ERA rules
Lynskey, Malcolm among cast for Pike River Mine movie
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