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Hīkoi organiser pans 'deeply dysfunctional' health system
A hīkoi has been held in Whakatāne to protest the closure of the area's obstetrics unit, 'chronic understaffing, poor management and a dysfunctional health system'. Audio
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Destiny Church's actions 'totally unacceptable,' Auckland mayor says after library protest
15 Feb 2025Around 30 adults and young children had to be barricaded into a room in a library in West Auckland this afternoon, when a group linked to Destiny Church tried…
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'Psychological torture': Kāinga Ora tenant evicted for excessive noise
15 Feb 2025Frustrated residents complained to Kāinga Ora 13 times about a noise coming from the property, including continuous barking from a dog, several parties and loud…
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Locals evacuated, SH7 closed as firefighters battle North Canterbury blaze
15 Feb 2025Residents have been evacuated from their homes in rural North Canterbury as fire crews battle an uncontained bushfire.
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Tick for 'short' bootcamp review too soon - children's commissioner
The government should not set military style academies into youth justice law, the children's commissioner says, despite its first bootcamp getting a glowing report.
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A celebration of gay anthems with pop star Jason Parker
15 Feb 2025Parker joined Charlotte Ryan to share some of his favourite gay anthems, ahead of his show Little Gay In, at the Auckland Pride Festival. Video, Audio
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PM's 'fashion crime' T-shirt now up for auction
The infamous over-the-suit T-shirt worn by the PM at a Parliament barbecue has gone on sale to raise funds for children living in poverty, in a TradeMe auction.
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Bikes and tourists an accident waiting to happen - Waiheke cycle group
A cycling advocate on Waiheke island says that without cycle lanes, the area's narrow roads, tourists, bikes, pedestrians, wine and speed, are "an accident waiting to happen".
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Can I get the pension if I'm convicted of a crime? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
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Mining giant surrenders 15 NZ exploration permits
15 Feb 2025Mineralogy International Limited - owned by controversial mining magnate Clive Palmer - applied to surrender 15 of its 16 permits around the country last December.
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Aussie punk band Amyl and The Sniffers storm through NZ for three sold-out shows
15 Feb 2025In an exclusive interview, guitarist Declan Mehrtens - born in Perth to Kiwi parents - tells Music 101 that he's excited to finally have some family in the audience at the band's NZ shows. Video, Audio
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'Rule-breaker' Deva Mahal rediscovers her love for razzle-dazzle
15 Feb 2025The Wellington soul singer tells Music 101's Charlotte Ryan about the Grammys, her upcoming show at Wellington's Fringe Festival and being inspired by WOW. Video, Audio
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'Where the party at?': US rapper Nelly cancels NZ concert
15 Feb 2025The show was due to occur on 21 March at Auckland's Spark Arena, and he was billed to be joined by rap group St. Lunatics and long affiliated rapper Chingy.
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Ben Elton: 'People are stupid ... we're homohalfwit'
15 Feb 2025The greatest threat to humanity is not artificial intelligence, it's the same one it has always been - authentic stupidity, Ben Elton says. Audio
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One injured as light aircraft crashes at Tauranga Airport
15 Feb 2025Fire and Emergency services were called to the scene on Aerodrome Road.
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Facial recognition used on students, NZ university confirms
15 Feb 2025A New Zealand university is using facial recognition on students at one of its overseas campuses in China.
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'More leftovers than ever before': Issues continue with school lunches
15 Feb 2025Teachers and principals express concerns the new school lunch programme, but also acknowledge the benefit it has for families struggling to provide food.
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Caps and lids recycling coming to Wellington
15 Feb 2025Eleven Foodstuffs supermarkets in the region are establishing collection points for plastic and metal caps and lids, joining Auckland, Tauranga and Christchurch, in a programme which now has about 50…
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Review: Captain America - Brave New World
15 Feb 2025Marvel's latest offering sees Captain America in his fourth cinematic outing and first for Anthony Mackie after the passing of the torch from Chris Evans. But does it fly or fall?
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'Beloved' bell stolen from Wellington school
A treasured school bell has gone missing from a Wellington school.
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Man arrested following indecent act in Epsom
15 Feb 2025An Auckland dad was in shock after his child had to run from a naked man doing a lewd act on himself on her way home from school.
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Martinborough bike crash: Three people remain in stable condition
15 Feb 2025Police are continuing to investigate the cause of the crash and are yet to lay any charges.
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Ancient Greek style citizen's assembly to decide pool's fate
15 Feb 2025Whanganui is to establish a citizen's assembly to consider the future of its outdoor swimming pools, following public outcry against a proposal to close Whanganui East Pool.
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Is dehydration affecting your child's learning?
We know a lot about how hunger can impact young minds when it comes to learning, but hydration can play a big role too.
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Kidfluencers - not all toys and joys
15 Feb 2025Strong parental control seems to be the key to keeping insta-famous and highly visible YouTube kids safe.
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Two Wairarapa towns to enter water restrictions
15 Feb 2025From Monday, Featherston and Greytown will have to comply with level 2 water restrictions which will mean a ban on sprinklers and irrigation systems for residential households.
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'We want our lives back' - Cyclone victims still struggling
15 Feb 2025On the second anniversary of one of the worst storms in NZ history, reporter Alexa Cook talks to Hawke's Bay families living in the red zone. Audio
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Crash cuts power to 44 properties near Manawaru
15 Feb 2025Forty-four properties are without power after a vehicle struck a power pole.
Top News stories
- Whakatāne Hospital obstetrics closure: hīkoi organiser pans 'deeply dysfunctional' health system
- Pride and Rainbow event in Auckland disrupted by Destiny Church
- Kāinga Ora tenant evicted for 'psychological torture' noise in Whangārei subdivision
- Three Israeli hostages released in Gaza as ceasefire holds
- Locals evacuated as firefighters battle North Canterbury blaze