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Parliament goes hard on election countdown
Parliament goes hard on election countdown
Parliament has begun a new three week sitting block with a long list of work to get through before Parliament dissolves for the general election.
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Mt Hutt skifield draws record crowd for 2020 opening day
Mt Hutt skifield draws record crowd for opening
A sizeable crowd was already waiting before the skifield opened, including Ben Yorston, who was first in line for the eighth year in a row. Video
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APO returns to the stage
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, serving the country’s largest and most vibrant city, returns to the stage in July with a top local line-up.
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North Korea halts all communications with South in row over leafleting
North Korea halts all communications with South
The North said this was the first in a series of actions, describing South Korea as "the enemy".
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Snow falls in parts of Central Otago, warning for Crown Range
Snow falls in parts of Central Otago
It's a wintry start to the weekend, with temperatures plummeting and snow falling in parts of the South, affecting roads and causing headaches for drivers on the Crown Range Rd.
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Government to provide free sanitary items in schools
Government to provide free sanitary items in schools
The government is taking steps to tackle period poverty by providing free products in schools.
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Severe weather to hit North Island, with more rain, strong winds predicted next week
Severe weather warning issued
Forecasted severe weather is moving south onto the upper North Island today, and it's predicted to bring with it heavy rain and gales.
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SpaceX, NASA landmark launch of two astronauts succeeds
SpaceX, NASA landmark launch succeeds
Elon Musk's private rocket company SpaceX successfully launched two Americans into orbit this morning. Video
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NZ Music Month 2020: Fresh Music Daily
The RNZ Music team is celebrating NZ Music Month with Fresh Music Daily - new music from a different Kiwi artist every day. Video
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Woods, Manning win charity match
Woods, Manning win charity match
Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning held off a late challenge to beat Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady 1Up in a charity golf match in Florida that more than $NZ30 million for Covid-19 relief efforts.
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Strong 5.8 magnitude quake near Levin
'Quite a decent shake here' - PM on strong quake near Levin
More than more than 36,000 people have reported feeling the quake, including Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern during an interview. Video
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New Christchurch Hospital building 'not fit for purpose' - board member
New hospital building 'not fit for purpose' - board member
Having a "train wreck" of a building at Christchurch hospital will be on government ministers' heads if they accept the DHB's decision, a dissenting board member says.
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Live: Covid-19 updates from New Zealand and around the world on 20 May
Covid-19 updates from 20 May
Wellington City Council has announced Courtenay Place, the city's nightclub hotspot, will close to traffic on Friday and Saturday night. Read back through today's events here.
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Professor Emrys Westacott: Covid-19 pandemic 'spells the end of the neoliberal era'
Many have revelled in a return to a simpler life due to Covid-19. Professor Emrys Westacott, who wrote The Wisdom of Frugality, says this is a time to reflect on whether the type of society we had… Audio
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People clamour for a haircut as Level 2 begins
New Zealand is now in Alert Level 2, and one of the first things that many people are wanting is a haricut or their roots touched up.
Lyndsay Miller is a hair stylist at Fox Hair in Christchurch, and… Audio
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Australia's tracing app COVIDSafe now 'fully functional'
Australia's tracing app COVIDSafe now 'fully functional'
The Australian Federal government's coronavirus tracing app is now working after all territories signed up to allow its use, its deputy chief medical officer confirmed.
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Christchurch barbershop taking midnight bookings
Christchurch barbershop taking midnight bookings
A Christchurch barber is preparing for a late night on Wednesday as clients get a quick trim before returning to work tomorrow. Audio
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Childhood trauma at the heart of winning Ockham Book Awards
First time writers have taken out the top prizes at the 2020 Ockham Book Awards tonight. Debut novel Auē by Becky Manawatu has won both the Best First Book and the Best Fiction prizes while musician…
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ATP Tour chief staying optimistic about return of tennis
ATP Tour chief staying optimistic about return of tennis
Despite the growing possibility of a total wipeout of professional tennis this year, ATP Tour chief Andrea Gaudenzi is refusing to give up.
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John Grant: US singer's Iceland life
American singer-songwriter John Grant, once of the alternative rock band the Czars, has now forged a flourishing solo career. His 2010 debut Queen of Denmark was named best album of the year by Mojo… Audio
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MBIE branch turnover high, but industry happy with performance
MBIE branch turnover high, but industry happy with performance
Rapid turnover of staff has been hampering a government agency that's crucial to the pandemic recovery.
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Dying wish granted as NZ nurse to fly to Australia to care for sister
NZ sister's dying wish granted: 'It's something to stay alive for'
Gail Baker's dying wish has been granted, with her sister set to travel to Australia from New Zealand to care for her in her final days.
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Working at helplines a relief for some during Covid-19
Working at helplines a relief for some during Covid-19
For some helpline workers, helping others in lockdown moves the focus away from their own isolation.
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An apple harvest no one will ever forget
Apple growers have filled our fruit bowls and bolstered our export coffers, while harvesting a bumper crop and maintaining strict social distancing for their workforce. It’s been a nightmare. Audio
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