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New Zealand
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Light plane crashes in Nelson Lakes area
6:34 pm todayTwo people have been badly injured in a light plane crash near Murchison in the Tasman region.
New Zealanders still googling health advice, but less than pre-Covid
Covid-19 update: 27 more deaths reported, along with 3650 new community cases
Covid-19
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Covid-19 lab-leak theory debunked by Australian professor
Professor Eddie Holmes can still remember the exact moment he first learned about Covid-19 because he had visited that market in 2014 and thought, "that's not right".
Covid-19 data visualisations: NZ in numbers
Covid-19 update: 4126 new community cases, 13 further deaths, 549 people in hospital
Sport
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In today's sports news: What you need to know
12:18 pm todayIn today's sports news - Black Caps sweep T20 series, Boult signs for Mumbai Indians and Nick Kyrgios' winning streak ends.
Career defining test for All Blacks coach Ian Foster
Ross Taylor opens up on captaincy 'ambush'
Pacific
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Mark Brown confirmed as Cook Islands prime minister
The Queen's Representative in the Cook Islands Sir Tom Marsters has confirmed Mark Brown as the Prime Minister. Audio
Ruling party in Cook Islands closer to power after gaining seats
Vanuatu launches revised action plan on climate change
Politics
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Efeso Collins could scoop Molloy votes - analyst
11:54 am todayA political analyst says people who would have voted for Leo Molloy in Auckland's mayoral election may now turn to Efeso Collins, because both candidates have working-class appeal.
Government's new literacy plan met with some skepticism
Focus on Politics: Uffindell saga has parties grappling with bullying claims
World
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Author Salman Rushdie likely to lose an eye after being attacked on stage
Author Salman Rushdie, who suffered years of Islamist death threats after writing The Satanic Verses, has been attacked on stage in New York state.
FBI removed top secret documents from Trump's home, Justice Department says
Anne Heche: US actress dies after car crash a week ago
Comment & Analysis
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Week in Politics: Keep him on or cut him loose? Luxon's big decision
12 Aug 2022Analysis - Christopher Luxon must decide whether Sam Uffindell stays or goes - the most difficult call he's made since as leader - while a Labour MP launches an extraordinary attack on his caucus…
Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon: No sexual violence on screen
Power Play: Houses in disorder after turbulent week for Labour, National
Local Democracy Reporting
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Ashburton has some Topp candidates to chose from
12 Aug 2022Dame Lynda Topp joins a host of new names seeking a seat on the Ashburton District Council, which is set for a changing of the guard with four current councillors not standing for re-election.
'Scary and damning' report paints grim picture of state of Rotorua
Snodgrass residents still want answers
In Depth
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Uffindell and the era of boarding school bullies
12 Aug 2022Sam Uffindell denies terrifying a flatmate but admits beating a younger student during his school days. He says boarding schools were full of 'rough and tumble'. Was violence and bullying really par…
Ex-Celebration Church members believe 'deliverance' harmed them
Whose breath are you breathing?
Te Ao Māori
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Poi E: Celebrating the 'one waiata that we don't get sick of'
9:07 am todayBack in the early '80s, Patea Māori Club wanted a song to inspire their people, to tell their story and to bring some joy. Video, Audio
Northland marae hope to increase numbers who can use te reo Māori sign language
Four wins for NZ teams at world waka ama championships
Business
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Why are NZ's top companies expected to post earnings amid economic woes?
With a slowing economy, struggling business and consumer confidence, Covid-19 still biting and the impact of rising interest rates and inflation, why are NZ's top companies on the stock exchange…
Air New Zealand's reduced flight schedule takes the wind out of flying for travellers
First cruise ship since beginning of pandemic arrives in New Zealand
Country
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Kiwi firm's wool filters blast off into space
10:11 am todayThe "tiny piece of wool technology" helps protect astronauts in the event of fire, increasing the window of opportunity for survival, the company says.
Rongoā - a pathway to wellness on Te Mata Peak
On the Farm - a wrap of farming conditions around NZ
Environment
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Waikato council disappointed after wallaby find
10 Aug 2022Waikato Regional Council believes it is highly likely a human hand is involved in bringing a wallaby to a small town.
Govt unlikely to prevent pine and exotic forest owners from earning under ETS
Native birds increase by 51% on Miramar Peninsula
Media & Technology
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TVNZ hiring processes 'need to be enhanced' - Deputy PM Robertson
28 Jul 2022TVNZ hiring rules probably need to be enhanced following a review into the recruitment of presenter Kamahl Santamaria, Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson says. Audio
Netflix loses almost a million subscribers
Susie Ferguson steps into new role at RNZ
Identity
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Bill making it easier to change sex on birth certificate closer to law
12 Aug 2021Under the bill, people would no longer have to go through the Family Court or show evidence of medical treatment to change the sex on their birth certificate.
Breaking the homogeneity of 'Asian': Report on inequities among students
'We see a process of decolonisation in New Zealand' - Behrouz Boochani