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Weather: Strong wind, heavy rain alerts for start of long weekend
31 May 2024MetService has issued strong wind warnings for the Canterbury High Country, Fiordland and Stewart Island.
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Man accused of Kathleen Kawana's murder named
31 May 2024Three weeks have been set aside for a trial in September 2025.
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Lester Levy appointed new chairperson of Health NZ board
31 May 2024The Health Minister says Levy has "extensive experience" in the health sector and will provide strong leadership throughout a period of ongoing change.
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What are the NZ Gold Guitar Awards?
31 May 2024Held in the country music capital of New Zealand, Gore, no event is more important on the Tussock Country calendar than these coveted awards.
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Nine arrests after $15 million cannabis operation uncovered
31 May 2024One of the sites is believed to be the largest found in the Counties Manukau area, police say.
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'It means a lot to be called the best group' - The Beths on Aotearoa Music Awards
31 May 2024The Beths have once again triumphed at the Aotearoa Music Awards. Audio
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Case of man who vanished from ferry now with coroner
31 May 2024The man, who has yet to be publicly identified, died after going missing from the early morning ferry one week ago.
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Businesses shocked by construction on iconic road
31 May 2024The owner of Bar Magda says he was stunned by drilling outside the restaurants door as patrons were coming in.
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Auckland Council narrows down short-list for Auckland stadium
31 May 2024It has given both bids six months to self-fund feasibility studies and show why their proposal should be chosen.
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Trial over deadly Loafers Lodge fire pushed to next year
31 May 2024The man accused of accused of murdering five people in the Wellington building fire was meant to go on trial in August.
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Police investigate attacks on Auckland speed cameras
31 May 2024Police says the stands the cameras are on have .
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2024 Aotearoa Music Awards: Bright, bold and ready to party in pictures
31 May 2024Not everyone could bag an official trophy, but that didn't stop the fun and frivolity. Check out the best pictures captured at the celebration of New Zealand music.
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Long-running woollen sock factory a sign of close-knit community
Generations of families work alongside each other at the machines, carrying on a 60-year-old tradition that champions NZ wool. Audio
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Marlon Williams' AMA trophy snaps in half
31 May 2024"I broke the award." Marlon Williams says he dropped his Best Solo Artist award on a concrete floor. Audio
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What to watch for, according to a doomsday cult survivor
31 May 2024Carli McConkey was 21 when she was recruited into a cult in Sydney. Audio
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Jacinda Ardern in line for $20m from Melinda Gates
30 May 2024The former New Zealand prime minister will be given the funding to distribute to charitable organisations.
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Quarry company's fast track plea after NZ First donation
J Swap gave money to Shane Jones, and then to NZ First after it got into power. Now the company is asking for protected land to be opened for quarrying. Audio
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Watch: Youth 'absolutely clobbered' by Budget - Hipkins
31 May 2024Meanwhile, the finance minister says fewer than 3000 families will get a promised $250 a week from the Budget.
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How much tax relief are we really getting?
The government has dressed up its tax bracket adjustments as tax cuts, but do they scratch the surface of inflation? We've crunched the numbers.
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Budget at a glance: Spending and savings - what you need to know
31 May 2024The coalition is confident Budget 2024 is just what was promised: tax relief for the squeezed middle and reduced spending. Here's the main spending and savings.
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As it happened: Political parties react to Budget 2024 - see what they have to say
30 May 2024National has kept its tax cut promise in the coalition's debut Budget, laying out a relief package largely in line with the 'Back Pocket Boost' it campaigned on during the election.
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Budget Day action: Strikes or protests?
30 May 2024Police suggest people work from home as nationwide protests are planned for Thursday, while employees planning to strike risk disciplinary action. Audio
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Provincial Unions reject NZ Rugby's proposed governance reforms
30 May 2024The changes will start to be made after the NZR annual general meeting in July.
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