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'More than two divisions to account for gender diversity'
The rules which allow trans women to compete in elite women's sporting divisions need to change because trans women have a physiological advantage, University of Otago researchers say.
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Plans for Te Papa Manukau put back on hold
Te Papa Museum says building a new museum and storage space in south Auckland is no longer a priority, after being denied funding for the project in this year's Budget.
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Teachers unions to take legal action against Novopay
Both of the teachers unions - NZEI and the PPTA - have confirmed they will be taking legal action against Novopay.
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Gun buyback: Good turnout for Waipu - inspector
More than 30 assault-style firearms, and large capacity magazines have been surrendered to police in Waipu at the first government buyback event in Northland this afternoon.
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Witness says he heard accused planning violent dairy robbery
A secret witness in the trial of a man accused of being a lookout in a violent dairy robbery has told a court he overheard the crime being planned.
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Four injured on State Highway 1 crash near Whangārei
Four people have been injured - one of them seriously - in a crash on State Highway 1 near Whangārei.
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Iwi leader's climate change case against government: papers filed
The Far North iwi leader who said he would take the government to court over inaction on climate change has filed court papers this afternoon.
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Iwi leader to sue govt on climate: 'We are out of time'
A Māori leader from the Far North is suing the government over its "failure" to act fast enough on climate change.
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Vandalising of cultural statues 'disturbing'
A Northland iwi leader says the vandalising of cultural statues is a sign of disrespect. Audio
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Te reo Māori in classrooms programme begins with 150 teachers
About 700 teachers have signed up for a $12 million programme to increase te reo Māori in all classrooms, and 150 of them are already beginning beginning their reo haerenga.
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Proposal to introduce agriculture to emissions trading scheme by 2025
The committee tasked to investigate how NZ can reach net zero emissions by 2050 has proposed introducing the agricultural sector to the emissions trading scheme by 2025.
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Measles outbreak: Call for national approach as expert advice not 'addressed'
Infectious disease experts have warned that a generation of New Zealanders are still vulnerable to contracting measles due to a lack of national approach.
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Electronic visa system laughable, says permanent resident
Questions are being asked about Immigration New Zealand's practice of issuing electronic permanent resident visas while also insisting people carry a letter confirming they have those same visas.
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'A lot of damage will have been done over that time'
The removal of a suicide scene from the Netflix drama 13 Reasons Why is being called the right thing to do, but mental health advocates say the damage has already been done.
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Opinion: The fall of 'higher' education?
We live in memorable academic times: higher education in New Zealand is on a definite downward roll, David Cohen writes.
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Christchurch craft store accused of racial profiling
A Māori woman is accusing craft store Lincraft of racial profiling, after she was accused of stealing cross-stitch from one of its shops in Christchurch. Audio
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Govt's road safety plan: 'It's not going to be cheap'
The government needs to commit to spending serious money if it wants its plan to radically cut the road toll to work, the Automobile Association says.
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Captain James Cook graffiti raises necessary kōrero - councillor
A statue of Captain James Cook has been vandalised in Gisborne, causing a stir online.
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New steepest street does not have Baldwin St's 'instant visual impact'
The 30-year reign of Dunedin's Baldwin Street as the steepest street in the world is over, but the editor in chief at Guinness World records says it's been a worthy title-holder.
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'No amount of money is going to compensate for losing my home'
Matatā residents who might have to abandon their homes due to an environmental risk say the council hasn't provided enough information to make a decision as big as whether to stay or go. Video, Audio
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Asian toad found near Port Taranaki poses little threat
An Asian toad discovered near Port Taranaki poses a miminal threat, Biosecurity New Zealand says.
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Bed bugs in Auckland apartment bite $3k from landlord's pocket
A pilot has been awarded $3000 in compensation after being quarantined in his bed bug-infested rental apartment in Auckland.
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Three telcos accused of overcharging customers
Three telecommunications providers owned by Vocus have been accused of billing customers after their contracts had ended.
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Visa delays causing heartbreak for foreign couples
Foreign workers and international students say they are missing crucial milestones with partners and children because of immigration delays.
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