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'My kids freaked out': Residents describe shaking, bright lights during tornado
30 May 2025A reported tornado took tiles off roofs, downed trees and brought down power lines. Audio
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'Missed opportunity': No extra funding for dying kids in Budget
30 May 2025Meila Davis died of bone cancer at age 13. Her mother is gutted about last week's Budget.
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'Utter mismanagement': Firefighters Union calls for independent inquiry into FENZ
30 May 2025FENZ chief executive Kerry Gregory says significant changes have already been made. Audio
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Where is the best tasting tap water in New Zealand?
30 May 2025The winner comes from a shallow well next to the Ōpihi River in Timaru and will represent New Zealand in the trans-Tasman Water Taste Off held in NSW this July.
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Warning for Wellington rugby fans as trains stop over weekend
30 May 2025Both Auckland and Wellington are using rail replacement buses to support those needing to travel.
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Top scrabble players need killer instinct, good strategy, champ says
30 May 2025Hamiltonians are preparing for the 45th National Scrabble Championship hosted in the city this weekend. Audio
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'Not a sport': Run It collisions comparable to car crashes, top sports doctor says
30 May 2025"It is jousting without sticks," Dr Stephen Kara says.
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Timaru blows rivals out of the water again
30 May 2025Fly to Timaru and taste the country's top water - that's the invitation from the city's mayor after its latest success. Audio
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New Zealander killed in Ukraine 'very professional' in role, former defence minister
30 May 2025A Christchurch man who died in Ukraine did not have military training but was very professional in what he did and understood what the outcome could be, former minister of defence Ron Mark says. Audio
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Questions over online gambling law changes
30 May 2025Gambling regulation is moving to take online operators into account, but there are doubts as to how effective it will be.
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Protesters condemn Ruataniwha Dam investment: 'There's been no transparency'
30 May 2025The electricity distributor's board is putting $100,000 towards a re-scope of the controversial project. Audio
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'Mixed emotions': Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst not seeking re-election
30 May 2025She has led the council since 2017.
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Harrowing scramble across the Southern Alps on packraft, skis and foot
An award winning film follows three men on a daunting east-to-west adventure crossing the Main Divide on the South Island lugging 30kg of gear.
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Is this the lowest rates rise in the country?
29 May 2025The council is holding firm on an increase of 2.2 percent.
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Reports New Zealander killed in Ukraine
29 May 2025Foreign affairs officials are urgently seeking more information.
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'Bloody beating': Pair found guilty of Javon Aranui's manslaughter
29 May 2025The jury deliberated for almost three days in the case where the victim had 16 head injuries.
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Park too long at your peril with AT's new camera cars
29 May 2025Drivers who don't want to get pinged by Auckland Transport's new parking enforcement camera cars will have to obey time limits. Audio
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Want tasty tap water? Head to Timaru
29 May 2025Four district councils were vying for the coveted title, but there could be only one winner. Audio
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Parents of teen who died playing bull rush 22 years ago want community to condemn RunIt trend
29 May 2025"We totally understand the suffering and pain that Ryan's family are going through. It's a parent's worst nightmare."
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Auckland millionaires fail to attend helipad hearing in person
29 May 2025Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams did not take up the chance to personally convince the hearing they should be granted a suburban helipad.
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Auckland's deputy mayor leaves right-leaning party
29 May 2025Communities and Residents confirmed that Desley Simpson had left the group.
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Judge drops murder charges after deeming unsafe for jury to convict
A women was facing a charge of being party to murder for the death of Rau Tongia, who died in Karori in 2020.
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Almost $365,000 misappropriated from Dunedin school
29 May 2025An external accountant first discovered the missing funds last year.
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Lois Tolley murder case unravelled due to poor practice
29 May 2025Evidence was inadmissible because of issues with the way man was interviewed, police watchdog finds.
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