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Volcano erupts in wake of massive Russia quake
31 Jul 2025The Klyuchevskoy volcano on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula began erupting after the 8.8 struck.
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Vehicles stolen after NZTA breaches privacy of 1000 owners
31 Jul 2025The agency said the breach was suspected to have resulted in at least 13 vehicles being targeted for theft.
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Gut punch: Ministry restructure sparks outrage
31 Jul 2025As one of our smallest ministries is shredded to save taxpayer dollars, critics say it feels like cultural vandalism
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Canada plans to recognise a Palestinian state
31 Jul 2025Prime Minister Mark Carney says his country will make the move in September.
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What the quake off Russia has in common with strongest ever
31 Jul 2025Originating at a depth of roughly 20 kilometres, it is among the 10 strongest in recorded history and the largest worldwide since 2011.
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'Very cunning': Unexpected hitchhikers troubling mechanics
There has been a spike in cases of rats chewing through the electronics of cars, with insurers also reporting an increase in damage claims. Audio
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Dunedin City Council warned of 'slumlords' exploiting students
31 Jul 2025A Dunedin student flat horror story is prompting a call to action to prevent others from falling prey to bad landlords and filthy flats.
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'Year 14s' ban proposed for all school sport
Sweeping new eligibility rules are aimed at restoring fairness and curbing a 'win-at-all-costs' culture in high school competitions.
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‘I interviewed myself': Shane Jones on oil bill consultation
A significant 11th-hour change will hand new powers to two ministers, and gave the opposition less than 23 hours to prepare.
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Baker's very early start to prepare New Zealand's best pies
A luxury potato top pie has taken out the 2025 Supreme Pie Award.
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UK to recognise Palestinian state unless Israel ends 'appalling situation'
30 Jul 2025With warnings people in Gaza are facing starvation, members of Britain's Labour Party have been asking for the move.
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Driver dies after falling from Auckland flyover following crash
30 Jul 2025The driver of a car which crashed on Auckland's Southern Motorway early this morning died after falling from the Newmarket flyover after the crash.
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$70k fine for safety breach after forestry worker loses fingers
30 Jul 2025A seasoned forestry worker lost four fingers in a workplace accident, which ended a 45-year career that was marked by pride, satisfaction and no intention to retire.
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Jewellery entrepreneur Sir Michael Hill dies
30 Jul 2025The founder of the well-known chain of jewellery stores was 86.
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Stores say prices will go up after PayWave surcharge ban
Retailers say with some facing bills up to $80,000 a year to have contactless payment, shops might just go back to EFTPOS.
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New Zealand investors urged to break up with property
Is it time to consider selling your property investments and put the money into assets that actually grow the economy?
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Kiwi workers wanted: 'The north of Australia is a really good option'
29 Jul 2025Australian companies say they are not trying to poach NZ's workforce, but the pull is strong.
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Over 36,000 nurses, midwives to strike for 24 hours on Wednesday
29 Jul 2025The union says nurses are 'exasperated' by Health NZ's refusal to acknowledge chronic short-staffing through negotiations, but the government agency says it's put 'a fair offer on the table'.
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'Awful error': Baby dies after pharmacy allegedly gives wrong dose
29 Jul 2025"How was it overlooked?" ask the parents of two-month-old Bellamere Arwyn Duncan, who died after she was allegedly given medication at an adult dosage.
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7000 steps a day just as good as 10,000 - study
Researchers have found taking 7000 steps reduces the risk of several health conditions including heart disease, dementia and depression, compared with low activity.
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'I'll have to pass on surcharge cost', says cafe owner
29 Jul 2025The government plans to ban surcharges on card payments for in-person payments.
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Which detergent is best for washing clothes?
29 Jul 2025Is using laundry detergent pods, liquids or sheets better? Does it matter if you pour or measure? And are DIY ones any good?
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Vegan version of the goat cheese classic wins top award
The Vegan Society Vegan Cheese Awards is in its fifth year and attracted more than 80 entries across 12 categories.
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Are green powders just another money waster?
A scoop of green powder is not equivalent to a serving of vegetables, says dietician Stephanie Partridge.
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