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Porirua fire causes Kāpiti train cancellations
16 Apr 2025A Kiwirail spokesperson says the trains are now up and running as normal.
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Bringing together Māori and Muslim voices on screen
16 Apr 2025Twelve young Māori and Muslims who share a passion come together in a new documentary series to show how they can connect despite differences.
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Bad smell wafting over Wellington CBD caused by sewage spill
16 Apr 2025An RNZ reporter said he encountered a wafting 'sewage-like' smell around the Terrace area.
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Van hits person riding scooter in Dunedin
16 Apr 2025The person was taken to Dunedin Hospital in a critical condition.
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Community rallies to protect surf club from flooding
16 Apr 2025The surf club had been hit badly by flooding in the past.
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Doctor admits 'blurring' professional boundaries after having sex at work
16 Apr 2025The pair allegedly had sex on a leather couch in his work office.
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Andrew Little to run for Wellington mayoralty
16 Apr 2025Six other contenders including current mayor Tory Whanau have announced they plan to run. Audio
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Giant block of Lower Hutt land bought for the public
16 Apr 2025Greater Wellington Regional Council is spending $9 million on more than 1000ha of native bush and wetland. Audio
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How safe is tattoo ink?
16 Apr 2025Researchers overseas found some tattoo inks can contain potentially harmful chemicals.
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Mayor Brown rejects claims he hasn't supported flood-impacted residents
16 Apr 2025The mayor's office said he had visited West Auckland numerous times since the 2023 floods.
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'Slow down, boy': Croquet gun eases up on rivals after turning 100
16 Apr 2025Resthome resident Neville Sandiford decided it was time to tone down his competitive nature. Audio
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All the looks from the 2025 Taite Music Prize
16 Apr 2025Op shopped treasures, designer threads and quirky vintage - the black carpet at the prestigious independent music awards had it all.
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A measles outbreak is just 'one plane flight away'
16 Apr 2025A measles outbreak in the US has already killed three. Just how worried should New Zealanders be?
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Are hot cross buns a good pre-workout snack?
16 Apr 2025You're likely to have enountered a reel promoting hot cross buns as a good snack. But is it true?
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Northlanders warned storm will be wilder than any in many months
16 Apr 2025A forecaster says last week's drought-breaking rain, though heavy, was delivered by a "common or garden" front.
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People living in rural areas at higher risk of Campylobacter infection, new study finds
16 Apr 2025Campylobacteriosis could be transmitted through drinking water or contaminated food.
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Violent crime data raises more questions than answers - Labour
Ministry of Justice data confirms the government's claim it met its target to reduce the number of violent crime victims. Audio
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Former Facebook CEO on why it should be banned for kids
16 Apr 2025Stephen Scheeler was one of the social media giant's biggest champions. Now he thinks its algorithms are "frightening" unsafe for kids. Audio
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Why some Aucklanders get extra votes in local election
15 Apr 2025"Some might ask 'how this is legal', but it certainly is: wherever you pay rates you can vote," an official says.
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Wellington lines workers worry staff are at risk of injury
16 Apr 2025They say the transition to a new employer has led to skilled workers leaving the job.
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Funeral director sentencing: Company 'has not tried to hide'
15 Apr 2025It has been was an "incredibly painful chapter" for the business, co-owner of Tipene Funerals says.
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'Burden on my family': Worker hospitalised for six months after fall
15 Apr 2025Wellington company Prowash has been ordered to pay more than $120,000 in penalties after new employee's six metre fall from roof.
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Former ACT president Tim Jago to claim 'miscarriage of justice'
15 Apr 2025The former ACT Party president is going to the Court of Appeal over his conviction for indecently assaulting two teenage boys in the 1990s.
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Storm bringing wild weather to NZ classified as a tropical cyclone
15 Apr 2025The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the upper North Island. Here's what you need to know.
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