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New Zealand
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'Tragedy': Rural Auckland settlement shaken by death of child in driveway
7:53 am todayThe death - the second of its kind in less than a week - had left locals "very affected", a local councillor says.
Thousands of beehives lost to Cyclone Gabrielle, keepers say
Long-term Plan: South Aucklanders on what's important to them
Pacific
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Solomon Islands opposition parties combine in race to form government
27 Apr 2024The two main opposition parties are vying with the former prime minister's party to form a government, after an election delivered no clear winner.
Removal of Kiribati High Court judge David Lambourne a 'major setback for justice' - UN
"To lead is to serve" - Governor General to call prime ministerial election in Solomon Islands
Sport
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Every Dawg has his day: Blues and Reds turn it on in Super Rugby classic
12:18 pm todayAnalysis: The win by the Blues came down to the final play, featuring arguably the best hat trick since the days of Jonah Lomu and Christian Cullen. Video
Hamish Kerr eclipses leading high jump rivals at Diamond League
Series squared after Black Caps lose fifth T20 in Pakistan
Politics
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Vaping regulations fight 'immeasurably harder' under coalition - campaigner
27 Apr 2024Focus on Politics - Successive governments have claimed crack downs on youth vaping, but the bending and breaking of rules seems pervasive. Audio
Former Deputy PM Paula Bennett appointed Pharmac board chair
Government urged to hit the gas on revamp of road user charges
Covid-19
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Covid-19 update: 2383 new cases, 21 further deaths
23 Apr 2024There have been 2383 new cases of Covid-19 reported in the past week, and 21 further deaths attributed to the virus.
Long Covid sufferers scared they'll face penalties under government benefit reset
Covid-19 update: 2618 new cases, 8 further deaths
World
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US police officer convicted over shooting death of Christchurch man
27 Apr 2024A US jury has found a former police officer guilty of reckless endangerment after fatally shooting Christian Glass while he was suffering a significant mental health episode.
Mount Fuji: Iconic view to be blocked to deter tourists
Video shows US and Israeli hostages alive in Gaza
Comment & Analysis
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What is happening with the housing market?
27 Apr 2024Analysis - The odds are still stacked against property investors, as market conditions continue to favour first-home buyers. Audio
The Week in Politics: Days of drama and demotions
Aces in their places: Luxon plays coy over ministers' competence
Local Democracy Reporting
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Rotorua’s $3 billion, 30-year plan to fix aging pipes, roads and more
9:05 am todayRotorua is wrestling with a costly dilemma: how to keep the pipes flowing after years of what one councillor describes as "chronic underspending".
Northland council continues four-year Māori ward fight in face of government changes
'We had a democratic process' for Māori ward, Gisborne Mayor says
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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Cyber skills programme for tamariki recognised at Māori Language Awards
26 Apr 2024A lot of young people are always online and it's hoped the programme will help them to keep safe.
Oranga Tamariki plan to cut Māori specialist roles causes concern on impacts
Kapa haka groups from across Australia compete to qualify for Te Matatini 2025
Business
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Under-fire juice business owner slammed for 'unethical' fruit sourcing
Jade Tatana, whose products have been recalled over sickness fears, took, juiced and sold 20kg of lemons left out for the community to enjoy.
Consumer optimism plummets in Wellington
New Zealanders over 65 staying in paid work longer to 'transition into retirement'
Country
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How NZ sheep are helping find a cure for Alzheimer's
27 Apr 2024A University of Auckland geneticist says sheep are ideal for testing drugs, due to their longer life span, complex brain structure and genetic similarity to humans.
Canterbury A&P Association's board director paid $75k for landing $5m council deal
Senior A&P figures hopeful of salvaging this year's NZ Agricultural Show
Environment
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Support growing for granting ecosystems legal personhood, researchers say
6:18 am todayResearchers from Otago University have been studying how legal rights for the environment differ around the world. Audio
Fast-track bill could affect NZ's reputation - Transparency International
Is NZ bringing in 'Indonesian coal every month to keep the lights on'?
Media & Technology
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Is this the world's weirdest scam?
27 Apr 2024Deborah Vankin was surprised to discover one morning that the internet believed she was dead.
TikTok China parent firm says no plans to sell app
What it takes to make a great movie poster
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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Chewing over the South Asian fascination with paan in NZ
26 Apr 2024The specialty Indian digestive is becoming increasingly available in main centres nationwide.
How a revision of nursing registration processes is affecting healthcare migrants
Remembering the Asian troops who fought at Gallipoli