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41-gun salute for Prince Philip held in Wellington
A 41-gun salute has been held in Wellington in honour of Prince Philip.
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Man in prison for murder to be deported on release despite 17 years in New Zealand
9:11 am todayA man who launched a fatal attack on an Auckland party-goer will be deported to Samoa when he is released from prison.
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Historic Christchurch swimming club fights closure
11:05 am todayA Christchurch swimming club with a long and distinguished record is fighting against its closure by the Christchurch City Council.
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Councillor reprimanded for vaccine misinformation post
A Gisborne health board member has been reprimanded after posting misinformation about the Covid-19 vaccine on social media.
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Kōkako population increasing in Pirongia Forest Park
9:02 am todayThe native bird which disappeared from the maunga in the 1990s is expected to number around 60 this year.
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Penguins protected, say Waiheke marina developers
11:23 am todayDevelopers of a planned marina on Waiheke Island have hit back at claims construction would disrupt Kororā little blue penguins.
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Op shop culture celebrated in Tāmaki
11:09 am todayA move to change the image of op shopping is underway in Auckland.
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Parkinson's rates on the rise, but new research hopes to slow the symptoms
11:29 am todayA scientist researching a way to stall Parkinson's disease says the rate of New Zealanders getting it is on the rise.
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Two week India travel suspension starts today
7:43 am todayA two week ban on all travellers arriving from India starts today.
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One dead following Auckland car crash
9:17 am todayOne person has died following a serious car crash in Auckland last night.
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Probe into safety of quake bracing finds no material safety concerns
11:09 am todayA complaint about the safety of a common earthquake bracing system has been rejected by officials, but has exposed weaknesses in the engineering system.
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Wellington police investigate aggravated robbery at Miramar restaurant
7:51 am todayPolice are investigating after an aggravated robbery at a restaurant in the Wellington suburb of Miramar.
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Easter road toll sparks students' appeal to motorists
11:09 am todayThe Students Against Dangerous Driving lobby is pleading with drivers to take more care this weekend to avoid a repeat of last weekend's horror road toll.
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Northland peanut farmers toast to Pic's growth deal
10 Apr 2021It's crunch time in Northland for a pioneering peanut crop - which government agencies hope could provide a viable product for the area.
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Sheep Dog & Wolf: 'It's a document of a dark time in a positive way'
10 Apr 2021New Zealand has a strong history of stoicism, but it's not a good way to tackle mental illness, says Auckland musician Daniel McBride. Audio
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Adapting at pace: One year of MIQ in New Zealand
10 Apr 2021The leaders of MIQ have paid tribute to a system they describe as a cornerstone of New Zealand's Covid-19 elimination strategy.
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Gun salute planned for Prince Philip in capital
10 Apr 2021A 41-gun salute will be held in Wellington at midday tomorrow in honour of Prince Philip.
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Prince Philip's death a 'hugely significant loss' for NZ - Ardern
10 Apr 2021Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the death of Prince Philip is a "hugely significant loss" for New Zealand and the organisations he supported. Audio
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'A step along the way' as kiwi return to national park
10 Apr 2021Six kiwi have been released onto the Kaitake range in Te Papakura o Taranaki / Egmont National Park, where the call of our national bird has been absent for decades.
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New Covid-19 vaccination clinic operating at 20 percent capacity
9 Apr 2021A new Covid-19 vaccination clinic in Ōtara could be vaccinating five times the number of people that are booked in. Audio
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Man's body recovered after boat capsizes in river
10 Apr 2021A body has been found in the search for a boatie who went missing in the Gisborne region.
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Housing pressure surging in Gisborne with many still on street
10 Apr 2021Gisborne is struggling to find enough homes for its isolated population.
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Covid-19 update: 10 new imported cases, no new community cases
10 Apr 2021There have been 10 new cases of Covid-19 reported in managed isolation today, including eight from India.
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Covid-19 vaccine rollout 'shambolic' - rest home boss
10 Apr 2021Based on his experience, a rest home owner doubts that the Ministry of Health has the expertise to handle the influenza and Covid-19 vaccine rollouts.
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Air NZ starts to sell direct flights to Hobart
Air New Zealand has started selling tickets for the airline's direct flights to Tasmania.
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Hamilton makes 'smart city' list
10 Apr 2021Hamilton has been ranked in the top 50 Smart City Governments in the world.
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Human Rights Commission probes ban on flights from India
10 Apr 2021The Human Rights Commission wants the government to justify its decision to put arrivals from India on hold.
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Traffic holdups expected as marathon set to take over Christchurch CBD
10 Apr 2021The Christchurch Marathon is returning to action for the 40th time tomorrow, after a year off due to Covid-19.
