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'Not meant to be around here': Sub-Antarctic bird ends up in Auckland
18 Nov 2025BirdCare says more species, like the white-headed petrel, are being found sick or hurt in Auckland.
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Watch: Police discuss murder-suicide of three children and father in Sanson fire
18 Nov 2025August, Hugo, and Goldie died along with their father, Dean Field, during a house fire on Saturday.
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ACC's use of AI to help decide who gets help shocks advocate
17 Nov 2025"It's all about 'how can we ramp up exits, how can we get more people coming off the scheme," says an ACC advocate
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Schools close as more types of play sand test positive for asbestos
17 Nov 2025The findings expand an already significant recall that began last week, when rainbow sand products used widely in schools were found to be contaminated.
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'He's our hero': Father killed in house fire died trying to save his son
17 Nov 2025The last time Jung Sup Lee's wife saw him alive was when he 'threw himself' into the flames trying to rescue his son.
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Government performance rating hits new low in survey
Labour has overtaken National on perceptions of its ability to manage the economy, putting the party on top for 15 of the top 20 issues for New Zealanders.
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Meta shuts down disability advocate's Facebook page
17 Nov 2025The social media giant told Blake Forbes he breached its "community standards" but he suspects he was targeted for activism.
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Kiwi triathlete Hayden Wilde fumes over Dubai chaos
17 Nov 2025The Kiwi triathlete suffered his first defeat of the season, after completing an extra bike lap.
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Three players share record must-win $55m Lotto prize
16 Nov 2025Three Powerball players have split the record, must-win $55 million Lotto prize on Saturday night, claiming $18.3m each.
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Will I have to pay tax if I give my kids $150,000?
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
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GP owners fear healthcare heading for duopoly like supermarket sector
17 Nov 2025Two large corporate healthcare providers have received approval from Health NZ to set up their own primary health organisations.
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'Reinvasion is inevitable': Joy over zero possums in Wainuiomata short-lived
16 Nov 2025A recent pest control operation in Wainuiomata momentarily knocked the possum population down to zero - the lowest result recorded in the area for 20 years.
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Kiwi boxer Joseph Parker denies drug charges after latest defeat
16 Nov 2025Kiwi boxer Joseph Parker has refuted a positive drugs test taken on the day of his heavyweight defeat to Briton Fabio Wardley in October.
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The father fighting NZTA over 'inherently unsafe' brakes in some 70,000 vehicles
15 Nov 2025After a death on a construction site, a coroner's report has called a braking system found in some 70,000 vehicles around New Zealand "inherently unsafe".
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All Blacks v England: What you need to know
15 Nov 2025After passing their biggest off field financial test, the All Blacks now face their biggest on field one of the end of year tour. Video
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Law firm boss 'constantly' watched porn in office
14 Nov 2025The man, whose name is suppressed, admits his behaviour was "egregious after multiple employees complained.
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'Painfully easy': Why Kiwis are going to Australia
14 Nov 2025"It makes me wonder who's left at home sometimes," says a 27-year-who moved from Whangārei to Melbourne.
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Does life have to be a never-ending workout?
14 Nov 2025From standing desks to weighted vests during Zoom calls: has our pursuit of wellness turned regular life into a never-ending workout?
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Bill to expand Road User Charges introduced
14 Nov 2025A bill to make road tolling easier and shift Road User Charges towards a digital tracking system has been introduced to Parliament.
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Jenny-May Clarkson leaving TVNZ Breakfast
14 Nov 2025After nearly 20 years on working with TVNZ, the co-host will be leaving her.
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'Dumbest thing I've done': Police Commissioner confesses to speeding ticket
14 Nov 2025Richard Chambers says he was "away with the fairies" when he was pulled over speeding last week.
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She's won Lotto, so where is her money?
14 Nov 2025Helen Button said the delay in collecting her winnings took the joy out of winning.
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Police defend prosecution of McSkimming's accuser
13 Nov 2025The woman who accused the disgraced top cop of sexual offending has received an apology, but is still facing charges.
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140 jobs to go in Fire and Emergency NZ's biggest ever restructure
13 Nov 2025At least 140 people are slated to lose their jobs, and unions say the proposal will decimate the agency most relied on for first response in emergencies.
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