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Live: Roads, highways still closed as states of emergency remain in place
Dunedin is waking up to a massive cleanup today after its wettest day in more than a century. Follow RNZ's blog for the latest weather updates
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How to clean your home after a flood
about 1 hour agoHundreds of Dunedin residents will soon return to water damaged homes.
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The words we love, hate, and find confusing
26 minutes agoA look at the words we find the most confusing, satisfying, irritating, beautiful, and just plain revolting.
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Lack of resources may frustrate new suicide prevention plan
4 Oct 2024The new plan is out for consultation but there are questions whether agencies will be able to support it.
New Zealand headlines with summaries.
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Wellington hospo scene turns out to support venue hit by thieves before opening
4 Oct 2024A neighbouring bar is setting rivalries aside to fundraise for under-construction music venue Meow Nui.
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Return of the ute: Remember how Karen O'Leary's vehicle was stolen?
4 Oct 2024In a miraculous turn of events, it's been found and O'Leary couldn't be happier - but there is a slight problem.
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Legionnaires' warning for spring gardeners
4 Oct 2024Warmer weather and longer days can mean more people are exposed to the deadly disease. Audio
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MetService downgrades Otago from red warning
4 Oct 2024But Emergency Management Otago is still urging "common sense", with more rain falling.
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Dunedin flooding: How does it match up with other recent weather events?
Dunedin has recorded its "wettest day in a century" - but how does the rainfall compare to other recent flooding events?
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The 'End of Sex' - how people could have kids with themselves
4 Oct 2024"I can't see a good reason to do that, but there are 8 billion people on this earth and some of them are crazy." Audio
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Who's going to keep school property costs under control?
4 Oct 2024A de facto chief executive to oversee school property will be appointed following a critical ministerial inquiry. Audio
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Homemade bomb explodes near police officer
4 Oct 2024A homemade bomb blew up near a police officer during a search at a property in Feilding.
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Dunedin residents say flooding worst they've seen
"Devastating" and "chaotic" are how people are describing the situation today. Audio
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One dead in Northland crash
4 Oct 2024One person has died following a crash in Waiomio in the Far North.
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Another man arrested in relation to murder of Ariki Rigby
4 Oct 2024A 29-year-old Havelock North man has been charged with being a party to arson.
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Search on for person missing after vehicle plunges down bank
4 Oct 2024And another two people are hurt after the incident at the Waioeka River in the Bay of Plenty.
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In pictures: Huge slip tears through street, Dunedin roads flood
4 Oct 2024Homes have flooded, people have evacuated, roads are closed, and power and water are out in parts of Dunedin and the region.
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Why more under-5s are ending up in hospital on hot days
4 Oct 2024Caregivers are being warned to be aware of the lifelong health risks that hot days can pose to children under five.
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Family 'devastated' after human error ruled out in mum's death
4 Oct 2024Carmen Walker's sons, along with a surgeon who observed the procedure, say the blood loss that led to her death was preventable. Audio
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Google threatens to stop linking to NZ news sites if bill passes
4 Oct 2024It's unhappy with the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill, which would force tech giants to pay news organisations for their content.
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Fears of privatisation by stealth as healthcare system struggles
4 Oct 2024As more and more healthcare becomes private, experts worry.
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Health staff 'doubly punished' over botched holiday pay - union
The cost of Holidays Act breaches and untaken long service service has now hit $3.6b, with authorities making savage budget cuts to pay for them.
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Māori infants still at highest risk of contracting meningitis
3 Oct 2024New research shows tamariki Māori are at highest risk of contracting meningococcal disease.
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Review finds benefits of teacher te reo course before cuts
2 Oct 2024A programme teaching teachers te reo that had its funding slashed was in high demand, had overwhelmingly positive feedback, and radiated benefits to pupils and whānau, an independent report says.
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Dame Patsy follows through with threat to step down
4 Oct 2024Chair Dame Patsy Reddy will not to seek re-appointment to the New Zealand Rugby Board.
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More than 50,000 property investors making losses
Information released under the Official Information Act shows that there were 53,350 taxpayers who reported negative rental income in the 2023 tax year.
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Family caught out by quirk in childcare subsidy calculation
A family does not qualify for the Family Boost early childhood education rebate, despite earning "well below" the advertised $180,000 cap.
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Westpac apologises for notification sent in error
3 Oct 2024Westpac One customers had received a string of numbers instead of a message due to an error.
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- Otago flooding: How to clean your home after a deluge
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