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'Eggs in one basket': Commission warns MPs over carbon removal plan
The Climate Change Commission says there are risks with relying on forestry for the country's carbon removal.
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Lawyers criticise ministry's advice to Shane Jones on set net fishing
2 Dec 2025The Environmental Law Initiative has filed court proceedings against the oceans and fisheries minister for failing to protect hoiho, or yellow-eyed penguins, from the risk of extinction.
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Better laws needed to protect sexual violence survivors - Helen Clark Foundation
Its report highlighted four areas it says will create "practical, meaningful and lasting change".
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Community rallies behind Castlepoint Hotel after liquor licence lost
1 Dec 2025The Hotel confirmed they closed the bar after hoping they would be able to keep serving alcohol while the appeals process was underway.
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Heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds forecast to kick off summer
1 Dec 2025MetService reports a broad range of weather including heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds, and sunny spells Video
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Legal battle over media restrictions in Tom Phillips case continues
An injunction currently prevents media, police and Oranga Tamariki from publishing certain details related to the case.
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More than 15kg of meth found in Canadian teen's luggage
1 Dec 2025Fifteen vacuum-sealed packages were found hidden among clothing in his suitcase.
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Boat spotted fishing in marine reserve
Newly released data shows similar offences spike during summer.
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Budget, City Rail behind proposed rate hike - Auckland Mayor
Wayne Brown says his proposal is focused on delivering smarter services and faster progress to strengthen communities and businesses.
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Auckland beachgoers warned of 'code browns'
Sewage overflows from thunderstorms over the weekend have impacted water quality at beaches across the central city. Audio
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Mouldy school lunches: 'Evidence that some had eaten this putrid stuff'
1 Dec 2025The possibility that students may have eaten contaminated lunches "fills me with horror", says a Christchurch school principal. Audio
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City's $2.4m storm damage bill unlikely to be recovered by insurance
Invercargill City Council is working with insurance assessors to confirm how much coverage it had.
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Local councils relieved with govt's rates capping approach
But some want assurance the policy will not affect local councils' ability to invest in core services and infrastructure.
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Why Melissa Stokes is excited to anchor the 1News flagship bulletin
1 Dec 2025Although it was overwhelming when it was announced she would replace veteran presenter Simon Dallow, Stokes says she's up for the challenge.
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Man taken to hospital with broken ribs leaves paralysed after mistake
1 Dec 2025He was admitted with fractured ribs and bruised lungs, and was left paraplegic after a chest drain was inserted incorrectly.
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Youth homelessness crisis escalates
1 Dec 2025Young people are sleeping on the streets and in cars as a service says the problem is getting worse. Audio
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Teary eyed Swiss national pleads guilty to fatal crash
1 Dec 2025Patrick Keusch was charged with careless driving causing the death of woman.
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Soldiers' burial plaques stolen from grave sites
Police say they are investigating the thefts.
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Puberty blocker regulation 'based on politics', legal injunction filed
1 Dec 2025PATHA is asking for an urgent judicial review on the grounds that the incoming regulation is "illegal and unethical".
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Firefighters free driver trapped in logging truck crash after three hours
1 Dec 2025The driver is reported to be seriously injured.
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Search for 13-year-old girl missing for two weeks
1 Dec 2025Metallica was reported missing from Auckland's Manurewa area.
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Person dies after car crashes into tree, catches fire on SH5
1 Dec 2025The fire is reported to have spread to nearby vegetation.
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Members of the public yell abuse as man charged with hurting baby appears
Two women were removed from court by security after yelling insults and threats at the accused at the beginning of proceedings.
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Search for missing fisherman continues
The Police Dive Squad is searching the water near Cape Reinga.
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