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Auckland won't have functioning rail network for 96 days
For 96 days Auckland will be a city without a functioning rail network. The trains will come to a complete standstill so that ageing infrastructure can be upgraded or replaced. It comes ahead of the… Audio
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Small businesses devastated with Auckland train network closure
96 days, that's the sum total of days Auckland's train network will have to close down as part of a final push to get the long awaited city rail link finished and ready for the start of 2026. The… Audio
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Police following up on numerous tips received in relation to Arthur Easton's murder case
Dozens of tips called in after $100,000 reward in Arthur Easton murder case
Arthur Easton was killed in 1985, but the search for his killer continues with a new $100,000 reward offered.
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Police reveal new details about 1980 homicide of Simon Buis
New details revealed about killing 44 years ago
Police investigating the killing of Simon Buis are now appealing for more information.
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Crashes block key North Island roads, put several in hospital
Crashes block key North Island roads, put several in hospital
Five people have been hospitalised after a crash in Auckland, while drivers face up to three-hour detours in Wairarapa/Wellington.
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Auckland Council split over Western Springs speedway decision
'This is a jack-up': Shock over council's speedway decision
One councillor says it's woeful that the sport is being "evicted" from its acclaimed venue at Western Springs after 95 years. Audio
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Speedway to move from Western Springs after 95 years amid messy Auckland Council process
Speedway to move from Western Springs after 95 years
Auckland councillors have voted to spend $11m upgrading Waikaraka Park in Onehunga, despite opposition from the motorsport community.
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Fossil fuel jobs unit closed because it didn't align with government priorities
Government shuts 'talk-fest' fossil fuel jobs unit
The government says it closed a unit aimed at helping fossil fuel workers into new jobs, because the programme did not align with its priorities.
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No trains running in Auckland over Labour weekend
No trains in Wellington, Auckland over long weekend
Auckland Transport and Metlink are replacing all trains with buses until Tuesday for maintenance and upgrades.
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Drivers urged to keep it cool on the roads over Labour Weekend
Flights delayed as people head away for long weekend
Holiday traffic is causing congestion in the main centres as people head away for the long Labour weekend.
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Muriwai Beach to close to cars over Guy Fawkes, New Year's
Muriwai Beach to close to cars over Guy Fawkes, New Year's
Auckland Council will again restrict car access to Muriwai Beach during Guy Fawkes and New Year's due to increased fire risk.
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StarJam proposes to scale back workshops for children with disabilities
StarJam mulls scaling back in regions
An emergency appeal earlier this year raised $165,000, but that was not enough to prevent cuts to the disability charity's services, its chief executive says.
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New Zealand universities ramp up scholarships to attract Indian students
New Zealand universities ramp up scholarships to attract Indian students
More than half of New Zealand universities are offering dedicated packages targeting Indian applicants, including scholarships and fee discounts.
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KiwiRail offers voluntary redundancy to all staff
KiwiRail voluntary redundancy offer for all staff 'a bit arse about face' - union
In a memo to all staff, the transport operator said the move was part of an attempt to reshape its business.
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Auckland Domain: Locals ignoring warning to stay off damaged tracks
'It's perfectly walkable' - Aucklanders ignoring warning to stay off damaged tracks
Locals are ignoring warnings, shoving aside barriers to keep them out at Auckland Domain. Audio
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One NZ customer banned for life after attack on two Christchurch shop workers
One NZ bans customer for life after attack on staff
"It's not a decision that we take lightly," chief executive Jason Paris says. Audio
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BBM foodbank closure will put pressure on other foodbanks - provider
A provider for a popular South Auckland foodbank said its closure will put even more pressure on other struggling food banks - and he doesn't know where the people it serves will now go. Dave Letele… Audio
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Dave Letele to close down Auckland foodbank
Dave Letele to close down Auckland foodbank
The community leader says funding hasn't been able to match increased demand. Audio
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Auckland GP practise forced to deter tax payments
Audio 10 Oct 2024A West Auckland GP practice has been forced to defer tax payments and ask for a rent holiday because of a growing number of patients unable to pay. Earlier this week we brought you the story of… Audio
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Pacific news in brief for 10 October
Pacific news in brief for 10 October
A round-up ofnews in brief from around the region, including Pacific island nations continuing to call for a mandatory universal levy on carbon emissions from shipping.
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Fallen tree blocks Manukau Road in Auckland, wind close lands on Harbour Bridge
Fallen tree blocks major road in Auckland
Police responded on Monday to reports of the tree blocking Manukau Road, between the intersections of Symonds Street and Lombardy Green.
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Buyout blueprint on the way - Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell
Buyout blueprint on the way - Mitchell
It will allow homeowners hit by extreme weather know where they stand, emergency management minister says. Audio
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Intense downpours forecast for much of the North and South Islands
Parts of South Island could see up to two months' worth of rain
Rain up to 40mm an hour and severe thunderstorms are threatening large swathes of the country, with forecasters issuing a glut of warnings and watches. Audio
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Tougher than the GFC: Why NZ’s small businesses may be in worse shape than in 2008
Are small businesses doing it tougher than in the GFC?
Opinion - Small businesses are being squeezed from every side, and doing it tougher in some ways even than during the GFC, Antje Fiedler and Benjamin Fath write.
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NZ woman speaks out about life in fundamentalist Christian group
NZ woman speaks out about life in fundamentalist Christian group
A woman is speaking out about her time in a fundamentalist Christian group, which teaches that women must obey their husband's every wish.