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'Substantial flock of birds': Large dent visible on nose of plane after take-off drama
10 Oct 2025The Fiji Airways flight encountered the birds as it left Christchurch and spent two hours circling above the airport.
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'Notoriously poorly paid': Regional jobs no easy fix for Jobseeker benefit squeeze
11 Oct 2025From November 2026, the government will introduce a parental assistance test set at $65,000.
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Who are New Zealand's highest paid sportspeople?
10 Oct 2025The list contains some familiar names, but who isn't on there may surprise you.
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Good MPs make great quiz team members
A good pub quiz team always needs a music and a sports nerd and a celebrity news addict, but for wide general knowledge an MP might be just the thing.
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Everything you need to know about changes to Jobseeker
9 Oct 2025Explainer - Thousands of young people will no longer be eligible for Jobseeker payments. Here's what we know.
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Former minister bankrupt, immigration licence revoked
9 Oct 2025Tuariki Delamere admitted he made a "dumb decision many years ago".
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Firearms Safety staffer claims 'cover up' of affair between senior and junior
9 Oct 2025RNZ has obtained two statements a worker gave to police as part of an internal investigation.
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What 'shock therapy' OCR cuts mean for households
And what's likely to happen to house prices, interest rates and the economy.
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'Crumbling from the abuse': Doctors quit amid bullying at Starship Hospital unit, ex-worker says
9 Oct 2025More than a dozen nurses and doctors have lodged complaints with Worksafe behind closed doors.
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Owners of Chocolate Fish café say closure not Sir Peter Jackson's decision
9 Oct 2025They apologised for blaming the closure on filmmakers Sir Peter Jackson and Dame Fran Walsh.
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Hundreds of teens with a health condition, disability may be cut from benefit
9 Oct 2025The government is ending Jobseeker payments to 18- and 19 year olds whose parents earn more than $65,000.
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Neighbour's dispute ends with a loaded gun and body found in torched home
9 Oct 2025The pair had been at odds over several matters, including access to a shed on a shared driveway.
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NZ rugby legend 'ridiculed' as a teen, turned into a Barbie
8 Oct 2025Black Ferns rugby star Portia Woodman-Wickliffe was confused by her strong build growing up. Now she has inspired a doll with muscles, tā moko and curly hair.
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Mum had 18 drinks night before crash that killed her six-year-old
9 Oct 2025The mother was still impaired when she went for a drive with her two children.
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New injunction granted in Tom Phillips case
8 Oct 2025It comes as police continue to hunt for those who helped the fugitive father stay hidden.
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The 20-somethings getting the pension
About 3000 people receiving the pension are not yet 65 - and some are a lot lot younger.
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'Metaphorical': Willis defends telling Greens to 'call the dogs off'
8 Oct 2025"I think we shouldn't be so precious that we can't use metaphorical speech," the Finance Minister says.
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Project aims to eliminate predators from South Westland
8 Oct 2025Predator Free South Westland project aims to eliminate every possum, rat and stoat - and their goal is in sight.
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Hundreds to re-sit driving test after officers allegedly took bribes
8 Oct 2025Five driver testing officers have been dismissed.
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Actor who shared Peters' address says she regrets doing so
8 Oct 2025Acacia O'Connor claims the NZ First leader is now using the incident as a "diversion tactic".
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The latest update on a diet that's good for you, and the planet
Most New Zealand adults consume more protein than the recommended amount.
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The plan that may see dirtier, more expensive power
7 Oct 2025Anaylsis: If you were looking for a government solution to soaring electricity bills, you won't have found it in last week's announcement.
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Why you might have fewer mail delivery days soon
7 Oct 2025Changes have been signed off that allow NZ Post to cut its mail service.
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What Auckland's new housing plan means for the city's future
7 Oct 2025Explainer - After raucous debate, the council has approved housing intensification - but what will that look like?
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