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Mayor launches investigation into $700,000 council overspend
29 Apr 2025Mayor Weston Kirton says it's too early to "talk about heads rolling".
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Fire risk: Lithium-ion battery fires on the rise
29 Apr 2025The number of fires caused by incorrectly disposed lithium-ion batteries is on the rise and Auckland Council wants better regulation for disposal requirements as a result.
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Drivers urged to take extra care in Northland as heavy rain looms
NZTA Waka Kotahi warned flooding and slips are possible on much of State Highway 1.
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'Cheeky' new children's book swims to shelves
Hawke's Bay author Shelley Burne-Field has written her newest book with heaps of heart for young readers.
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Missing Wellington 12-year-old makes contact with friend
29 Apr 2025William Walmsley is thought to have met other runaways in Wellington's CBD. Audio
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Fallen tree creates rat bridge over predator-proof fence
29 Apr 2025A fallen tree is thought to have provided a bridge over the sanctuary's predator-proof fence.
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Fire and Emergency urgently restarting work on plan to replace big-ladder trucks
29 Apr 2025One truck broke down in Auckland last week, stranding firefighters above scorching flames. Audio
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Abuse in Care Inquiry contributions honoured by King
29 Apr 2025For many survivors, the decision to accept the honours came with mixed emotions. Audio
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'Complicated' card surcharge fees need to be simplifed - Retail NZ
The Commerce Commission is reviewing card charges.
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Wellington council defends process that led to call to demolish City to Sea Bridge
29 Apr 2025Lawyers for Wellington City Council say councillors were given multiple options, and deny staff pushed them towards demolishing the City to Sea Bridge.
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Runner 'shocked' as herd of cows break into estuary
28 Apr 2025A Napier man running on the lime paths in Ahuriri saw up to 30 cows in the water, about half a kilometre from a popular swim spot.
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Flying shouldn't only be for the wealthy - minister
28 Apr 2025The government is looking at ways to help regional airlines and airports expand to create competition in an effort to make airfares affordable. Audio
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Tory Whanau quits Wellington mayoral race
29 Apr 2025She says former Labour MP Andrew Little entering the race "changed the game".
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'Chaotic mess': New English curriculum not diverse enough, says teacher
An Auckland teacher will not teach the proposed new English curriculum, saying it is inflexible, prescriptive and not suitable for all New Zealand students. Audio
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Businessman accused of siphoning company of $111k, buying weed killer and Hush Puppies shoes
28 Apr 2025The 73-year-old is representing himself and claims he hasn't committed a crime.
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Reefs in the 'middle' light zone along NZ's coast are biodiversity hotspots
28 Apr 2025Many of the reefs support species protected under the Wildlife Act. Video
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'Any attractive female' was at risk of paroled rapist, inquest hears
28 Apr 2025Juliana Bonilla-Herrera was stabbed to death by her Christchurch neighbour, ex-prisoner Joseph James Brider, in 2022. Audio
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From woe to go: Work finally set to begin on Courtenay Place
28 Apr 2025Wellington mayor Tory Whanau turned the first sod on the upgrade, and construction will start on Sunday.
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Prominent musician found guilty of domestic violence continues fight for name suppression
28 Apr 2025He was sentenced to community service last month.
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Death undetermined: Family want coroner to reopen case
28 Apr 2025Philip Lucas was found dead a month after he left a hospital mental health ward, but a coroner has ruled on his death without seeing an investigation that found shortcomings in his care.
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'Hīkoi for Health': Doctors on journey for change
28 Apr 2025Two doctors are hoping to turn their anger and frustration over the decline of New Zealand's public health system into a bottom-up blueprint for change.
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Canterbury father who killed son in high-speed crash released from prison
28 Apr 2025Niklas Gebhardt was driving his car with his six-year-old son Lachlan in the back when it went off a rural road.
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Bird flu eradicated at Otago poultry farm
About 200,000 chickens were culled.
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Suspicious fire at Auckland funeral home investigated by police
28 Apr 2025Police guards have been stationed outside the funeral home.
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