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Our hottest destinations are set to start charging foreign tourists - here's why
7 Aug 2025Explainer - If you're coming to New Zealand as a tourist to check out some of our most famous attractions, get ready to pay a little more for the privilege.
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Much-loved Hard to Find Books store on brink of closure
6 Aug 2025Owner Warwick Jordan is hoping for a miracle to find a home for more than 200,000 books.
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Iwi battles residents over fallen tree
7 Aug 2025Iwi oppose its removal from an apartment complex due to its cultural significance.
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Road user charges for all vehicles move a step closer
7 Aug 2025Chris Bishop says it will be the biggest shake-up of road funding in half a century.
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No apology after uni accuses neurodivergent student of cheating
6 Aug 2025The student, who was cleared of any wrongdoing, has abandoned his degree after the saga.
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Bluey has life lessons - for real life
6 Aug 2025A new study reveals the popular animated Aussie pup isn't just entertaining kids, she's modelling how to to deal with life's ups and downs.
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How NZ's top overseas athletes stay connected to Aotearoa
6 Aug 2025NZ athletes Scott Dixon, Niamh Fisher-Black, Paul Coll and Zoi Sadowski-Synnot tell RNZ how they still feel connected to Aotearoa when they are far from home.
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Palau backs Solomon Islands' move to exclude PIF partner talks until 2026
6 Aug 2025"This decision does allow us to focus on the critical intra-regional issues at this year's forum," Palau's Office of the President said.
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Cabinet paper leak suggests alcohol policy U-turn
It appears ACT's Nicole McKee wanted to cut off-licence hours. But now, she's scrapped that and wants to 'focus on reducing red tape' instead.
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Son kills homebound mother with sword
6 Aug 2025Reclusive man Nicholas McIlraith was his mother's sole caregiver, but why he killed her still isn't clear.
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Would you go to Turkey for an operation?
6 Aug 2025At least five groups offer assisted medical package deals and they all started recently.
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Scientists monitor cluster of earthquakes in lower North Island
6 Aug 2025At least 34 quakes have been recorded west of Castlepoint in the last seven days.
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Aussie couple risk losing brand new home after building on wrong block
6 Aug 2025Melanie and David Moor were looking forward to a peaceful retirement in an idyllic country town
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Neurodivergent man so overwhelmed by Jobseeker he's quit the benefit
6 Aug 2025Advocates say the problem is extremely concerning and common but officials say there's enough support on offer.
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There's a new type of avocado growing in New Zealand
The creamy, nutty 'Harricado' is being grown around New Zealand and is a hardy fruit that can withstand frost.
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Three pharmacy staff involved in error that led to baby's death
5 Aug 2025An intern pharmacist, a trainee technician and a registered pharmacist all looked at the prescription.
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The health post-code lottery is alive and well
5 Aug 2025Lynette Wall did not think her retirement would be like this. She dreamed of freedom and travel.
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From roofer to All Black: Kyle Preston caps off meteoric rise
5 Aug 2025The 25-year-old only put down the tools last year to give his dream of becoming a professional rugby player a real crack.
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How our tax bills stack up compared to other countries
5 Aug 2025Inland Revenue says taxes will have to rise to cope with an ageing population. How do our taxes already compare?
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How to get rid of that musty laundry smell
5 Aug 2025Part way through folding your freshly washed - and now dried - laundry, you notice it.
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Dead public service boss's remains brought into office
5 Aug 2025A senior public servant's remains were taken to his government department's office for a memorial service.
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What parents make of the end of NCEA
The government has pulled the pin on New Zealand's official secondary-school qualification after more than 20 years.
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Glimpse of new era in Auckland public transport unveiled
5 Aug 2025Maps for the over-budget and over-time City Rail Link were revealed at Britomart Station on Monday.
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NCEA changes: Some aspects like 'a step backwards in time' - principal
5 Aug 2025The government's plans to replace the NCEA system are on a tight timeline and will require a lot of support, say teachers.
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