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Call for Pharmac to fund weight loss medication for teens
3 Feb 2026A paediatric specialist said not funding Wegovy for teenagers would be like "closing the gate after the horse had bolted." Audio
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New drone footage shows submerged catamaran close to shore
3 Feb 2026The Black Cat Cruises catamaran ran aground in the Akaroa Marine Reserve on Saturday, resulting in the rescue of more than 40 passengers and crew.
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Body found at worksite in Hawke's Bay
3 Feb 2026Police said it was unclear how the person came to be there, and how they died, and were treating the death as unexplained.
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Auckland's mayor mocks government's proposal to cap rates
Wayne Brown put on a cap saying 'RATES' in a self-described move to mock the proposal.
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Can you help find Doug the pug?
3 Feb 2026The therapy pug has been missing for more than two weeks and his owner is desperate for answers.
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Man found dead at shooting scene was stabbed
3 Feb 2026Police have revealed Benjamin Timmins was stabbed while three others were shot at Waitārere Beach.
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Pike River families 'pissed off', 'frustrated' at police probe wait
3 Feb 2026Police have said they are nearing the final stages of their criminal investigation into the disaster.
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Facebook Marketplace dispute ends in car chase, gun being pointed
Armed police managed to stop a vehicle using road spikes at Taipā Bridge, Northland.
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'This is crazy': Gridlock and delays test commuters' patience
3 Feb 2026Roadworks across Lower Hutt have made a busy choke point even worse. Audio
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Cinema behind world-famous PJ ban faces imminent closure
More than 200 people turned up to a public meeting vowing to save Hāwera Cinema 2 in Taranaki.
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'Explore opportunities': US, NZ confirm discussions about minerals deal
3 Feb 2026Both governments released a joint statement confirming the possibility of expanding cooperation on critical minerals.
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'A boys club': Allegations of sexism, bullying and favouritism at NZ Boxing
3 Feb 2026Commonwealth Games medalist Tasmyn Benny says the culture killed her love for the sport.
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Did you miss the best time to lock in a longer home loan rate?
3 Feb 2026BNZ has increased some of its longer-term home loan fixed rates.
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Buying a house? What the figures say about asking prices and sales
3 Feb 2026If you're in the market for a new house, you might be wondering what to offer.
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Well-known Petone Italian restaurant closes doors after 20 years
The owners of Soprano on Jackson Street are selling up after an "incredibly tough" few years.
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Te Tii Marae welcomes manuhiri once again
3 Feb 2026The marae, commonly known as Te Tii, welcomed iwi from around the country in a pre-dawn pōwhiri today.
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Civil Defence defends Rotorua's inclusion in state of emergency
3 Feb 2026The Rotorua mayor was concerned it would cause confusion, given the low risk for Rotorua.
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What Kiwis should know about the Nipah virus
3 Feb 2026Explainer - What is the Nipah virus, and why is it raising concerns about travel from parts of Asia? Here's what you need to know. Audio
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Stan Walker: 'There's a lot of chaos that's happening
3 Feb 2026"...Not just here in Aotearoa, but all around the world," Stan Walker says as he releases a new single with rapper Nauti to counteract that growing fear and division.
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Pharmac takes step towards funding weight loss drug Wegovy
3 Feb 2026The drug currently costs around $460 a month. Audio
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Corrections didn't tell staffer's managers of alleged child sex offending
3 Feb 2026Corrections was aware one of its probation officers was being investigated by police over alleged child sex offending for more than two weeks before he was arrested. Audio
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Woman faces assault charges after attack on bus driver in Auckland
3 Feb 2026Police say the driver initially did not let the woman board the bus as she was acting "unusually", but she chased it and managed to board the bus on Queen Street allegedly attacking the driver.
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Mt Maunganui review to focus on hours leading up to landslide
3 Feb 2026Six people died in the slip at the Beachside Holiday Park, and their bodies have now been recovered and identified.
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Councillor's plea to dirt bikers disrupting community
3 Feb 2026The 40-strong group of dirt bikers are being urged think of their community after police say they were driving dangerously in Ōtara at the weekend. Audio
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