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New Zealand
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Tourists say risks in NZ aren't a deterrent
11 Dec 2019In the wake of the Whaakari / White Island eruption, tourists say they've become more aware of the risks of travelling in New Zealand, but it isn't a deterrent.
State Highway1 at Rangitata reopened
Cause of Mason Pendrous' death unknown - coroner
Politics
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Shane Jones taken to hospital by ambulance
11 Dec 2019Senior Cabinet Minister and New Zealand First MP Shane Jones has been taken to hospital after falling ill at Parliament.
Govt finances go into the red
Battle of the ports' reports - it's crunch time for Auckland move
Sport
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Ian Foster named new All Blacks coach
2:02 pm todayAll Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster has been promoted to the top job, taking over from head coach Steve Hansen. Video
Black Caps vs Australia
Tall Blacks name Cameron as coach
Pacific
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Overwhelming majority vote independence for Bougainville
7:28 pm todayA 97 percent majority has voted for independence in Bougainville's historic referendum.
Nauru 19 found guilty
COP25: Climate change action going 'backwards' - Fiji's PM
World
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Media, onlookers worldwide question approach to health and safety for tourists
11 Dec 2019The New York Times is among prominent international media questioning the wisdom of allowing tourists onto Whakaari / White Island and the quality of the country's health and safety systems.
Jersey City: Deadly gun battle kills six people
Trump impeachment: Democrats unveil formal charges
Comment & Analysis
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Algorithmically turbo-charged journalism
8 Dec 2019Mediawatch: Virtual newsreaders, stock reports, election results written by algorithms, and news organisations dishing up articles based on what you've already clicked on are all examples of… Audio
The Week in Politics: The cannabis conflict has just begun
Borrowers will pay price of securing banks' future
Local Democracy Reporting
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Compulsory pay rise for regional councillors
11 Dec 2019West Coast regional councillors getting a hefty pay rise - whether they want it or not.
Ratepayers campaigning to leave Kaikōura consider options
What is Local Democracy Reporting?
In Depth
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Keto diet: Trend or treatment?
Insight - Touted as a cure for diabetes, epilepsy and weight loss, the Keto diet is taking off in popularity. Insight reporter Teresa Cowie learns from scientists and those who've tried it. Audio
Epilepsy patients angry at being told symptoms all in their heads
Government funds to continue investing in fossil fuels
Te Ao Māori
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Māori have highest rate of mental illness and addiction - new research
11 Dec 2019New research into mental health and addiction services has found Māori have the highest prevalence of mental illness and addiction of any group.
Whakaari / White Island: Iwi perform karakia, console victims' families
Treaty settlement helps pay for iwi's avocado orchard
Business
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Health and skincare firms head into NZX via backdoor listing
11 Dec 2019Me Today and Good Brand Company are being bought by a listed shell company, China Scrap Metal, for $5.5 million and will list on the local market.
Tower Insurance Richard Harding chief executive to resign in 2020
A2 Milk chief executive Jayne Hrdlicka resigns
Country
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Hints of financial aid for farmers
The PM has hinted that next year's budget might contain financial support for farmers struggling to develop a Farm Environment Plan.
Fonterra raises milk solids farmgate price
Flooding forces artificial breeding company to courier bull semen by plane
Environment
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New scientific research to measure changes of carbon in soil
10 Dec 2019A long-term research programme has been commissioned to check if carbon levels in New Zealand soils are increasing or decreasing.
What would Jesus do ... about climate change?
Climate change: Oceans running out of oxygen as temperatures rise
Media & Technology
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Louise Nicholas calls for ODT and Tremain apology over 2004 rape case cartoon
6 Dec 2019Sexual abuse survivor Louise Nicholas is demanding an apology from the Otago Daily Times and its cartoonist Garrick Tremain after revelations he made light of her rape case. Audio
Controversial Otago Daily Times cartoon: 'We got it wrong'
Mobile phone ban: Students 'a lot more active'
Identity
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Nepalese women reach for the sky
21 Oct 2019Voices: Nepalese women are working hard in their communities in New Zealand as well as changing village societies for the better back in Nepal - and their efforts are being noticed. Audio
Trans and non-binary health and wellbeing report reveals severe inequities
Trans women have physiological advantage - University of Otago research