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Dead public service boss's remains brought into office
5 Aug 2025It comes after initial plans for them to be taken to the National Library were abandoned.
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Wellington fruit shop to close the doors after 65 years
4 Aug 2025It has stood the test of time - spanning decades and generations in a coastal Wellington community - but it's finally shutting its doors. Audio
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Māori see highest increase in life expectancy - Stats NZ
1 Aug 2025Despite Māori having the lowest life expectancy at birth, there has been a 3.1 year increase from the 2005-2007 to 2022-2024 periods, taking it to 75.8 years
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Wairarapa wheels park gaining traction
4 Aug 2025Deb Dennes and now fellow Greytown resident Sid Kempton have been pushing the skate park project along for more than a decade, and construction is finally well underway.
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Glimpse of new era in Auckland public transport unveiled
4 Aug 2025Maps for the over-budget and over-time City Rail Link were revealed at Britomart Station on Monday. Audio
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'There is no Plan A' for our growing energy crisis
4 Aug 2025The government is touting oil and gas exploration as the answer. But there are grave doubts it will work. Audio
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Calls made for fast-tracking of 'coward punch' laws after rugby supporter's death
4 Aug 2025Whānau and friends of a man who died from an alleged coward punch are calling for the fast-tracking of a new law introducing tougher penalties for such crimes.
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Person seriously injured after vehicle crashes 100 metres down bank in Waikato
4 Aug 2025Drivers are being told to delay travel to Kawhia.
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Woman in court after toddler found in bus luggage hold
Charges of ill-treating a child have been laid against a 27-year-old who has appeared in North Shore District Court, but the toddler is medically well, police say.
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Extra ward shows govt needs to fund aged care beds, association says
4 Aug 2025North Shore Hospital's ward six provides care for for people who are effectively medically discharged, have nowhere to go for lower level care. Audio
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Police issue appeal for sightings of wanted man
4 Aug 2025Mark Eruiti Taute, 51, is believed to be actively avoiding capture.
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NCEA overhaul sparks optimism and concern
Unions are cautiously optimistic changes, but the opposition says the "complete overhaul" goes too far. Audio
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Man killed in prison was 46-year-old from Whangārei
Robert Norman Fitzpatrick died after an incident at Mt Eden prison in June, while a 32-year-old has been charged with murder.
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Former top cop charged with possessing child sexual exploitation, bestiality material
4 Aug 2025It can now be revealed that Jevon McSkimming is facing eight charges of possessing objectionable publications over a four-year period.
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Man charged, vehicle seized after Lower Hutt shooting
The 25-year-old appeared in court today after a man was found with life-threatening injuries in Stokes Valley on Sunday.
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Name of teenager who died after Ōtara street brawl released
4 Aug 2025Police have named the 19-year-old who died after a street brawl in the South Auckland suburb of Ōtara on Friday night.
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'Deeply saddened': Locals stunned as toddler found in bus luggage hold
4 Aug 2025A 27-year-old woman has appeared in court after a two-year was left in a suitcase in a luggage compartment for nearly an hour.
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Police seek witnesses, vehicles after 20-year-old killed in brawl
Tyreece Te Pairi died after an altercation between two groups in Hamilton on 19 July.
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What's replacing NCEA and how to have your say
4 Aug 2025Explainer - The system is going away - but what's taking its place? Here's what we know so far. Audio
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No charges over mysterious death, despite stab wound on body
4 Aug 2025Ronny Okeke, 60, was missing for 52 days before police found his body in the Kaimai Ranges.
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NCEA changes: Some aspects like 'a step backwards in time' - principal
The government's plans to replace the NCEA system are on a tight timeline and will require a lot of support, say teachers. Audio
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Former National Party MP likely sexually abused children
Anthony 'Aussie' Malcolm likely engaged in coercive and/or criminal sexual conduct with "multiple young boys", a summary of police evidence reveals.
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Kiwis bag prizes at Aussie TV awards: 'so suck it'
4 Aug 2025New Zealanders Sam Neill and Guy Montgomery won at this year's Logies.
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Colourful characters go head-to-head for council seat
Two of New Plymouth's most colourful characters are will go head-to-head for a seat at the district council table later this year.
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