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New Zealand
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Council turns off Facebook comments amid surge in abuse
5:38 am todayThe comments section is not a healthy way to debate issues the community is facing, council says.
WWI 'always part of our family histories' - Dame Cindy Kiro
Cold start to Anzac Day, with rain on the way for some
Pacific
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Controversial agreement with Azerbaijan sparks fresh row in New Caledonia
9:34 am todayAnalysis - The signing of a controversial cooperation agreement between New Caledonia's Congress and the National Assembly of Azerbaijan has fuelled more tensions.
Nambawan Super planning new Port Moresby suburb
Super W final: Fijian Drua women urged to 'be ruthless' if they want to be three-time champs
Sport
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Former Australian NRL player Terry Hill dies aged 52
The former player is believed to have died from a heart attack in the Philippines.
EPL: Everton inflict major setback on Liverpool's title hopes
IndyCars: Scott McLaughlin disqualified from podium finish in season-opening race
Politics
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High Court overturns Waitangi Tribunal summons to Karen Chhour
24 Apr 2024The minister was due to give evidence on Friday regarding the government's plans to repeal section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act
Education Ministry cuts: Roles providing support for disabled kids among those proposed to be axed
National emergency response facing 26 separate inquiries: What have we learned
Covid-19
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Covid-19 update: 2383 new cases, 21 further deaths
23 Apr 2024There have been 2383 new cases of Covid-19 reported in the past week, and 21 further deaths attributed to the virus.
Long Covid sufferers scared they'll face penalties under government benefit reset
Covid-19 update: 2618 new cases, 8 further deaths
World
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Israel says Rafah assault looms, airstrikes end weeks of relative calm
Israeli warplanes pounded the northern Gaza strip for a second day in a fierce assault, shattering weeks of relative calm.
'Lost' Gustav Klimt painting sells for €30m
Seven 'juveniles' arrested in Sydney counterterrorism raids after church stabbing
Comment & Analysis
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Aces in their places: Luxon plays coy over ministers' competence
24 Apr 2024Analysis - The PM framing the demotion of two ministers as the portfolios getting "too complex" is a charitable way of saying they weren't up to the job.
Supermarket facial recognition failure: Why automated systems must put the human factor first
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon meets KPIs on Southeast Asia mission
Local Democracy Reporting
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Is Ōtara town centre really alcohol free?
24 Apr 2024Ōtara town centre is legally an alcohol free zone, but "you wouldn't know it" according to some community advocates.
Northland council continues four-year Māori ward fight in face of government changes
'We had a democratic process' for Māori ward, Gisborne Mayor says
In Depth
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30 with Guyon: Roseanne Liang
24 Apr 2024The director of cult hit Creamerie talks to Guyon Espiner about her up-coming Hollywood blockbuster and her love of action film.
How the coalition plans to replace the quickly scrapped Māori Health Authority
Minister accused of ‘gaslighting’ over Fast Track Bill
Te Ao Māori
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'This is a showcase of the best kapa haka on offer in Australia'
19 Apr 2024Kapa haka groups from across Australia will gather on the Gold Coast this weekend for the regional competitions to find the groups who will qualify for Te Matatini 2025.
Treaty of Waitangi: Call for input from 'variety of voices' for revamped exhibition at Te Papa
Off-duty police officer fatally injured by car in Northland to be buried in family urupā
Business
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Anzac Day trading restrictions: What happens to businesses?
24 Apr 2024Some will lose out on thousands of dollars, while others say the staff costs are too high to justify opening on the public holiday.
Future of regional tourism 'dire' if council funding cut
Reading Cinemas disappointed by failed $32m deal with Wellington council
Country
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Senior A&P figures hopeful of salvaging this year's NZ Agricultural Show
24 Apr 2024The future of the Christchurch show has been secured, but it remains to be seen whether the 2024 event can go ahead at this stage.
Fiordland wapiti elk: Forest and Bird takes legal action over hunting agreement
Cattle fatally injured after stock truck rolls
Environment
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High levels of paralytic shellfish toxins found in Queen Charlotte Sound
24 Apr 2024People are being warned not to collect or eat shellfish from Queen Charlotte Sound or part of Golden Bay after high levels of paralytic shellfish toxins were detected.
Hydrogen fuelling station opens in South Auckland
Building begins on NZ's largest solar farm in Canterbury
Media & Technology
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What it takes to make a great movie poster
24 Apr 2024Behind every movie poster you see down at your local cinema multiplex, there might be hundreds of concepts, sketches and preliminary drawings leading towards that one image. Audio
Game Boy at 35: 'I never put it down'
TVNZ still has money for IT upgrade, despite news cutbacks
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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How a revision of nursing registration processes is affecting healthcare migrants
24 Apr 2024Recruiters are divided on the Nursing Council's recent changes to the registration process for healthcare workers educated outside New Zealand.
Remembering the Asian troops who fought at Gallipoli
Kiwi Indians celebrate harvest and new year festivals