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Celebration on court, censure in the House: Te Pāti Māori MPs' suspension sparks kōrero
20 May 2025While tikanga Māori is being sanctioned in Te Whare Pāremata, te reo Māori is alive and thriving on the netball courts of Tāmaki Makaurau.
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Take down notice - 22 May 2025
22 May 2025On 22 May 2025, RNZ retracted this story 'Rocket Lab-launched satellites to help Ukraine in war against Russia', following its publication on 20 May 2025, after receiving additional information.
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Staged reopening of asbestos-affected museum 'days or weeks' away
20 May 2025The Auckland War Memorial Museum is hoping to open part of the building within days, as it loses thousands of dollars daily. Audio
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Public consultation opens on Western Springs Stadium's future
19 May 2025Ponsonby Rugby Club faces losing its home at Auckland's Western Springs Stadium if the space becomes the new base for the city's football team Auckland FC. Audio
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Wānaka search and rescue responding to more avoidable accidents
19 May 2025Unprepared people are venturing deeper into back country, lured by influencers and websites.
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Why was the Privileges Committee so harsh on Te Pāti Māori MPs?
17 May 2025Analysis: Reactions and advice from Parliament's Clerk, Speaker and even the committee chair show it has recommended harsh punishments.
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Looking after staff with disabilities 'first priority'
16 May 2025The recycling centre that burnt down on Auckland's North Shore last month has found a new site to accommodate staff.
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Mata Season 3 | Episode 8: It’s a (Biological) Man’s World. Shane Jones: Minister, Hitman, Culture Warrior.
14 May 2025Senior NZ First MP Shane Jones says politicians who drafted a 2008 bill to allow local iwi a say in how to protect historic sites in the Waitākere Ranges never intended "co-sovereignty".
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PSA heads to Employment Relations Authority for flexible work
14 May 2025The public sector union says mediation has failed to resolve its conflict with the government over working from home. Audio
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The 'confession pages' worrying schools
13 May 2025At least two high schools are dealing with social media bullying after students shared highly personal information. Audio
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Two complaints about Middle East reporting not upheld
13 May 2025The Media Council has ruled in favour of RNZ on two stories about the Gaza conflict.
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Everything you need to know about measles
12 May 2025Explainer: Confirmation of a measles case in Auckland has put health authorities on high alert in case of another deadly outbreak.
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Multiple civilians killed, planes shot down in Pakistan-India clash
7 May 2025The worst fighting in more than two decades has erupted between the two nuclear-armed enemies.
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'Every parent's worst nightmare': Principal on stranger's attempt to abduct boy
7 May 2025It was the boy's first day walking home alone. Audio
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Wellington residents without power 'left in limbo' as power outage goes on
4 May 2025Frustration is mounting among residents in Wellington who have been without power since early Thursday.
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Council defends management of Lake Ellesmere during storm
3 May 2025Sea conditions prevented the earthworks from happening before the rain storm hit.
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Vaping doubles risk of serious lung disease - study
2 May 2025And the news is even worse for people who use both cigarettes and vapes. Audio
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Prisoners to be banned from voting again, defying court ruling
30 Apr 2025Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says Cabinet has agreed to reinstate a total ban - defying both expert advice and a High Court ruling. Audio
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School breakfasts: 'A really great way to show we care'
30 Apr 2025How one school is making providing lunch - and breakfast - look easy
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China sends warning after MPs visit Taiwan
China's embassy in New Zealand has expressed its "strong dissatisfaction" over a visit to Taiwan by a cross-Parliamentary group of MPs. Audio
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'I just about burst into tears' - Kiwi WWII hero's last flight found
25 Apr 2025Anzac Day has been particularly poignant for one Gisborne man, after learning just weeks ago that his uncle's World War II plane was found.
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Report recommends partial remediation option for Petone wharf
24 Apr 2025Hutt City Council has a maximum budget of $12 million for the wharf, but full restoration will likely cost $14.2 million.
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Two complaints against RNZ broadcasts not upheld
23 Apr 2025The Broadcasting Standards Authority has not upheld two complaints about broadcasts on RNZ National.
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NZ First replaces bathroom bill for new focus on definition of 'woman'
New Zealand First is pushing for the term "woman" to be defined in law as "an adult human biological female" as the party vows to fight "cancerous social engineering" and "woke ideology".
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