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New Zealand
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Is it legal to hoon past traffic on an electric scooter? What you need to know
5:44 pm todayExplainer - E-scooters are increasingly popular and increasingly speedy. What are the rules they need to follow, and do they need updating? RNZ explains.
Teachers' professional body seeks 'radical system changes' for training
Many vape stores located near schools in poorest areas, study finds
Pacific
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French President says 'peace, calm, security' in New Caledonia 'priority of all priorities'
4:29 pm todayPresident Emmanuel Macron landed in Nouméa Thursday morning under heavy security. He says his top priority is for the French Pacific territory to return to peace.
Mixed feelings ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to riot-hit New Caledonia
Fiji Members of Parliament set for a 138% pay rise, tax-free benefits
Sport
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NRL: Addin Fonua-Blake stood down from Warriors in shock move
6:25 pm todayThe prop has been left out of the match day squad for Sunday's fixture against the Dolphins at Mt Smart Stadium.
Blues coy on potential Barrett return
NZ Breakers coach Mody Maor quits for Asia
Politics
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More than 800 public service job cuts at MSD, DOC
4:13 pm todayThe Ministry of Social Development's workforce is set to drop by more than 700 now, and the Department of Conservation has confirmed it's cutting 124 jobs.
NZTA to axe 24 more jobs in third round of proposed cuts
War in space: US assesses NZ's ability to quickly launch satellites
Covid-19
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Pharmacist faulted for not warning of Covid-19 vaccine risk
20 May 2024The pharmacist vaccinated Rory Nairn, who died 12 days later.
Questions about coalition's Covid-19 vaccine mandate pledge
China due to free vlogger who filmed Wuhan lockdown
World
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Kiwi in intensive care, two more hurt after turbulence-hit flight
11:26 am todayThe flight from London to Singapore ended in the death of a man and dozens of others seriously hurt.
Kiwi woman dies at popular Rarotonga tourist spot
Strong winds topple stage at rally in Mexico, killing at least 9
Comment & Analysis
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Underage vaping on the rise: How young Kiwis find it so easy to access
22 May 2024Analysis - Despite measures to reduce young people's access to vapes, many countries are recording rising use by underage adolescents, researchers say.
'Facebook probably knows I sell drugs' - how young people's digital footprints can threaten prospects
Fast-track laws, parliamentary urgency, Treaty tension, media retreat: warning signs for NZ's 'brittle' democracy
Local Democracy Reporting
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'We did our best to fight for our community': South Auckland loses battle for airport shares
1:29 pm todaySouth Auckland councillors and local boards say last week's long-term plan decision was a lost battle for the council's remaining 11 percent stake in Auckland Airport.
'Controversial' estuary dog ban considered by Waimakariri District Council
How roller skating saved Layla Robinson’s life
In Depth
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'She should have been up there with us': Podmore's best mate to race in Paris
7:02 am todayShaane Fulton says it "stings a lot" to be picked without Podmore, who died of a suspected suicide after the Tokyo Games.
Jordan Williams on why the Taxpayers' Union went to Panama to debate vaping
'I disagree': Kiwi Olympic star Eliza McCartney's selection policy critique
Te Ao Māori
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Kaumātua's vow to stay on island as DOC tells him to leave his home
11:50 am todayThe Department of Conservation has ordered Matutaera Te Nana Clendon to dismantle his illegal dwelling but he says he's not going anywhere. Audio
Watch: Fleeced - Perpetual Leases and Māori Land
Wellington City Council corrects Epuni Street to Hōniana Te Puni Street
Business
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The weak retail outlook and - the dead cat bounce?
Retail sales have had their first quarterly rise in two years, but the outlook for the sector remains weak.
Five data points that show the New Zealand economy may be in worse shape than you think
My Food Bag remains profitable, to resume paying full-year dividends
Country
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Zespri profit dips but growers paid record prices for fruit
It has just reported a net profit after tax of $173.3 million for the 2023-24 financial year - down from $238.7m the year before.
Hydrogen cyanamide 'safe to use' but growers face new rules - EPA
Farming families facing 'huge pressue' from rural lending and banks - Federated Farmers
Environment
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NZ's kelp forests decimated by flooding debris
21 May 2024New Zealand's vital underwater kelp forests are being decimated by flooding debris swept into the ocean after severe storms.
No evidence of mice on Rakiura in trapping project
Stratford pond clean-up uncovers pram, bikes, scooters under water
Media & Technology
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Paddy Gower to host RNZ King's Birthday special
21 May 2024The journalist and broadcaster will be making his solo radio hosting debut and is promising an upbeat mix of the curious and the compelling.
Wellington artist awarded $500,000 from NZ on Air for animated zombie web series
TVNZ breached agreement with E tū when deciding on discontinuing programmes, ERA rules
Identity
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Aya Al-Chalabi: 'Ramadan is a re-set'
9 Apr 2024A New Zealand-Arab influencer has been showcasing Muslim faith and culture to a new audience this Ramadan.
Meet the Samoan chemical engineer-turned film maker
Wairoa's Mātangirau sings loudly for Day Two of Te Matatini
IndoNZ
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Nurses stranded on accredited employer work visas file complaints against Canterbury firm
12:00 pm todayTwo complaints have been filed with Immigration New Zealand against a recruitment company in the South Island.
First NZ Sikh to summit Everest recovering in Kathmandu hospital
Community bulletin: Ranjna Patel to receive prestigious business honour