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Medical aid ship to be repaired thanks to Kiwis' donations
A medical aid ship stuck in Fiji will return to New Zealand after fundraising $200,000.
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Forget Wordle, a new grid puzzle is proving popular
28 Nov 2023Cast your mind back to 2022 when New Zealand was gripped by a game called Wordle.
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Officer used excessive force during arrest of teenager, IPCA rules
28 Nov 2023The teenager suffered a broken collarbone though a later medical examination was not able to indicate how or when the injury occurred, the police conduct watchdog said.
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Dedicated rescue tug for NZ coastline likely too expensive, harbourmaster says
28 Nov 2023Greater Wellington Regional Council says recent engine troubles with the domestic cargo ship the Rangitata is a further example of where they are relying on luck to avoid shipping incidents around the…
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Air NZ flight lands safely in Hamilton after gas scare
The flight between Napier and Auckland was diverted to Hamilton Airport this morning due to the smell of gas.
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Regional council begins probe of Lower Hutt wastewater plant stench
28 Nov 2023An investigation is being launched into a strong odour coming from the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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Prisoner's death not believed suspicious
28 Nov 2023An investigation is underway into the death of an inmate at Christchurch Men's Prison.
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Seriously injured man found near Christchurch mall
28 Nov 2023A man was taken to Christchurch Hospital late on Monday night following what police believe was an assault.
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David Tamihere appeal: 'I'm just hopeful that they'll look at the facts'
28 Nov 2023A man convicted of a double-murder more than 30 years ago whose case is back in court is hopeful the facts will be looked at. Audio
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People injured in Christmas parade accident released from hospital
28 Nov 2023Police said they were still investigating what caused the car's malfunction, and what happened during the resulting "melee".
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'Terrible pressure' - Senior doctors forced to take on junior doctor shifts
28 Nov 2023Senior doctors are being forced to pick up junior doctors' shifts on top of their own work, as hospitals grapple with hundreds of vacancies.
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USAR specialists warn poor vehicle fleet 'slows response' to emergencies
28 Nov 2023The country's fleet of specialist search and rescue vehicles is so bad that the rescuers have begun rebelling.
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Court of New Beginnings helping offenders turn their lives around
28 Nov 2023A court that writes off charges for recurring low-level crime is helping Auckland's homeless off the streets and into work.
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Police communications chief grilled on early warning, ambulance response to mosque attacks
27 Nov 2023A senior police officer denies there was a breakdown of communication between police and ambulance staff on the day of the mosque attacks.
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Iwi and council join forces as government signals cuts to co-governance
27 Nov 2023South Taranaki's iwi and council have drawn up a new partnership agreement just as the new coalition government plans to take an axe to co-governance.
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Public transport demand rises, but bus shortage worries officials
27 Nov 2023More people are using public transport in Canterbury, but there are not enough buses to keep up with growing demand.
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71 jobs to go as Massey University moves ahead with cost-cutting restructure
Cash-strapped Massey University has floated a revamped restructure spelling the loss of more than 71 science jobs.
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Hawke's Bay and Tai Rāwhiti in cleanup mode - again
27 Nov 2023Northern Hawke's Bay and Tai Rāwhiti are back in cleanup mode after heavy rain fell steadily over the weekend. Audio
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Hundreds of gang members leave after tangi with 'no significant issues'
27 Nov 2023But police continue to monitor the gang members' movements through the North Island roading network as they leave Foxton.
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'A task in itself': Country's largest solar power station built in Kaitāia
27 Nov 2023New Zealand's biggest solar power station to date has started producing electricity in the Far North.
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Disgraced broadcaster says he's taking legal action against TVNZ
27 Nov 2023Disgraced broadcaster Kamahl Santamaria says he will be taking legal action against former employer TVNZ.
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Covid-19 update: 6814 new cases, 27 deaths including child under 10
Covid-19 cases have dropped since last week but more people have died from the virus, including a child aged under 10.
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Rates rises and job cuts likely as Auckland Council faces budget
27 Nov 2023Auckland's mayor is signalling more rates rises will be needed as the city faces "big financial challenges". They went up by 7.7 percent this year - and next year the increase may be almost double…
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Paid parking plans delayed in Tauranga after public outcry
27 Nov 2023The commission that administers the city has reconsidered after submissions from a business owner.
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