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Govt moves from light rail to other transport initiatives
7:09 AM.Auckland's light rail project has been officially scrapped.
Transport Minister, Simeon Brown, yesterday announced the cancellation of the project as part of the Government's 100-day plan, saying the… Read more Audio
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ASB tennis Classic finals get underway
8:56 AM.The ASB Classic is coming to an end in Auckland, with the tournament's top seed - Ben Shelton of the USA - still a favourite to win. But the final remains a mystery with number two seed, the UK's… Read more Audio
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Lower Hutt residents say Seaview stench continues despite fix
8:52 AM.Some residents living near Lower Hutt's Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant are not convinced work to prevent bad odours has been successful. Just before Christmas, work was carried out on a bio-filter… Read more Audio
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Takaka ITM fire may have contaminated water supply
8:49 AM.Residents near Takaka are being warned a fire that destroyed the local ITM store could have contaminated their water supply. The store burned to the ground yesterday and nearly took out the… Read more Audio
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South Africa accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza
8:46 AM.South Africa has accused Israel of carrying out genocide in Gaza at the International Court of Justice overight. Lawyers for the South African government presented their case at the United Nation's… Read more Audio
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Tourism businesses report 'cracking start' to summer
8:42 AM.Tourism businesses say Summer is off to a cracking start, with sunny days forecast and plenty of customers ready and willing to book. Summer is the busiest time of the year for many operators who are… Read more Audio
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Waimea Dam behind schedule as residents face dry months ahead
8:39 AM.The long-delayed Waimea Dam in the Tasman Distrcit isn't finished or full, but local growers are likely to want to take water from it in the dry months ahead. It was hoped the $198 million dam would… Read more Audio
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Wellington Water discusses new water restrictions for capital
8:34 AM.Wellington is headed into increased water restrictions, and residents have been queuing for hours to get their hands on emergency water tanks. The capital will enter into level two water restrictions… Read more Audio
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Black Caps get set to take on Pakistan in first of five T20Is
8:27 AM.A former Black Cap says anything could happen tonight as the hometeam gears up to play the first of five T20I's against Pakistan. The cricket starts just after seven at Auckland's Eden Park. Always… Read more Audio
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State of Emergency declared in Papua New Guinea
8:23 AM.A state of emergency has been declared in Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby, with more than a dozen people killed in ongoing rioting in the country. Widespread looting and arson broke out… Read more Audio
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Warnings train services could be slashed due to underfunding
8:18 AM.Greater Wellington Regional Council says Wellington's train services could be slashed without a significant funding increase. A fault in the train system's overhead cables on Wednesday, caused by the… Read more Audio
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Hot weather set to come to an end from Sunday
8:14 AM.Hot weather is expected to carry on into the weekend but come Sunday morning southerlies and grey skies are closing in. It's a mixed bag, with heavy rain forecast for the south west of the South… Read more Audio
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Fire crews still trying to bring Titahi Bay fire under control
8:11 AM.Eight fire crews are still working to bring a vegetation fire in Titahi Bay, near Porirua, under control. The fire started late last night and is burning over about 10 hectares in Whitireia Park, with… Read more Audio
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Suspicions Sydney's 'Gus the Groper' is still alive
8:56 AM.A Sydney diver is pouring cold water on rumours a famous fish allegedly shot by a New Zealand-based spearfisher may still be alive.
The man was caught posing with a dead fish that greatly resembled… Read more Audio
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Wellington Water investigating worker 'slacking off'
8:51 AM.Wellington Water is investigating one of its employees after they posted a video to social media bragging about 'slacking off'.
The "day-in-the-life" style video shows the woman going into work at… Read more Audio
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Concern over water quality in Lake Whakamaru
8:47 AM.The Waikato River and Lake Whakamaru near Mangakino, northwest of Taupo, is looking "greener than the treeline" according to locals.
It's unclear why the water quality is so bad, but local businesses… Read more Audio
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Surge in house prices for some regions
8:42 AM.The post-election real estate upturn seems to have lost traction, with the number of newly listed properties hitting a record low.
Some regions, however, are bucking the tend with a surge in listings… Read more Audio
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Antony Blinken meets with Mahmoud Abbas
8:38 AM.US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says all the leaders he has met with in the Middle East want to avoid a wider regional war.
But Arab leaders say resolution of the Israel/Gaza conflict must… Read more Audio
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Looting in Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby
8:33 AM.Parts of Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby, have been set on fire and looted after members of the police and military went on strike.
About 200 Papua New Guinea police and military personnel… Read more Audio
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Lake Tekapo named sunniest place for 2023
8:28 AM.The South Island's Lake Tekapo, located in the Mackenzie Basin, has been named the sunniest place in New Zealand for 2023.
It racked up a total of 2658 hours or 110 days of sunshine throughout the… Read more Audio
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Heat alerts issued as temperatures soar
8:27 AM.It's the South Island's turn for a summer scorcher on Thursday.
Heat alerts were issued for Wellington City and the Hutt Valley yesterday, sending people flocking to the beaches.
But people are… Read more Audio
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Waikato-Tainui takes Government to court over te reo policy
8:17 AM.Waikato-Tainui is taking the Government to the High Court over its policy to roll back te reo Māori in the public sector.
Iwi members have filed legal action in Wellington against the move, which… Read more Audio
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Green MP Golriz Ghahraman accused of shoplifting
8:10 AM.Green MP Golriz Ghahraman has been accused of shoplifting from Scotties Boutique in Ponsonby, Auckland.
She has stood aside from her parliamentary portfolios while the allegations are investigated.
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Top tips for getting sleep on warm, muggy nights
8:57 AM.New Zealanders tucking into bed tonight will find it harder to fall asleep thanks to soaring temperatures,
MetService has forecast an 'incredibly warm' and muggy night across much of the country.
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Hawaiian surfer splits from long-time sponsor Roxy
8:52 AM.Hawaiian surfing royalty, Kelia Moniz is stepping away from her partnership with Roxy after 17 years with the brand.
Roxy was acquired by major conglomerate Authentic Brands Group late last year… Read more Audio
