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Diplomat 'didn't mention' immunity
New Zealand police say a Malaysian defence attaché accused of a sex crime did not tell them that he worked at the High Commission and was covered by diplomatic immunity. Audio
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Public transport too slow for AT staff
Staff at the agency which runs public transport in Auckland are being offered a shuttle service for business trips between offices, because buses and trains are too slow.
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PNG's Prime Minister resists arrest over Paraka payments
Audio 18 Jun 2014Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister resists an arrest warrant over the alleged illegal payments to Paraka Lawfirm and announces another commission of inquiry into the matter while discrediting those… Audio
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Severe weather batters parts of NZ
State Highway 1 north of Christchurch remains closed to light vehicles as flood waters cause problems. Some Northland roads are also closed, while storms are forecast for Auckland.
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Airport emergency landing alert
A passenger on an Air Nelson flight has described how those aboard were told to brace for an emergency landing as the plane headed into Christchurch.
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Writer says Bouganiville people moving towards independence
Audio 9 Jun 2014An emerging writer from Bougainville says its people are steadily taking ownership of the process towards viable independence. Audio
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No chips for free
Appearing in an ad for a fast-food chain led Joseph Harper to realise not all important work is valuable.
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Government prescribes help for families
The centrepiece of the 2014 Budget is a $493 million package directed at families. John Key categorically denied accusations his Government was interested only in helping the rich. Video, Audio
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Public gets a say on new alcohol rules
The public will now have a say over controversial plans to restrict alcohol access and sales in Auckland. Some of the proposals are described by police as a recipe for disaster. Audio
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Auckland booze plan seen as disaster
An alcohol plan mooted by Auckland Council is a recipe for disaster and the rules need to be simpler and clearer, Auckland police say. Audio
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Bylaw to tighten alcohol sales
A bylaw being proposed by Auckland Council to tighten sale of alcohol in bars, bottle stores and supermarkets is being described as a backwards step.
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Extra Time for 9 May 2014
Audio 9 May 2014The investigation into the All Whites failed World Cup campaign is finally completed, what changes are in the pipeline. Warriors player Konrad Hurrell's am-cam video costs him $5000 - we examine the… Audio
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Tonga's Deputy Prime Minister hits out at World Bank
Audio 9 May 2014Tonga's Deputy Prime Minister has hit out at the World Bank for finalising a draft report on the Tonga transport industry without any consultation with him. Audio
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Her own beat
The way that Lorde calls attention to how she's treated in the music industry has made Ally Garrett fall in love with her all over again.
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New group emerges to contest Cooks election
A former Cook Islands cabinet minister is forming a new political organisation to fight the upcoming election.
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Reserve Bank expected to raise interest rates
Householders are being warned to plan for further rises in mortgage rates if, as expected, the Reserve Bank raises its key interest rate again today. Audio
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Inquiry begins as hundreds still missing
The South Korean government has set up an investigation into the ferry disaster amid anger from grieving relatives. Nine people have died and almost 300 are still missing.
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A critic, but not made of stone
Adam Goodall reviews the Dunedin heats from the 48 Hour film festival.
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Hard lessons for a wild child
At the age of 14, Damien Adams found himself staring down a 12-week stint at an alcohol and drug rehabilitation centre. That period turned out to give him the strength he needed to face the world.
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Royal couple go jet boating
ROYAL TOUR 2014: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have continued their tour of Otago with a taste of adventure in Queenstown.
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Anxiety mixtape: A lesson in empathy
Eamonn Marra's mix of some NZ tunes and instructions in an attempt to invoke the feeling of an anxiety attack.
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Royal tour to set the nation abuzz
ROYAL TOUR 2014: Many New Zealanders remember the sight of an infant Prince William playing with a buzzy bee toy on the lawn at Government House with his parents, Prince Charles and the late Princess…
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Solomons death toll likely to be higher
The search for more victims of the Solomon Islands flooding stepped up on Monday, with predictions the death toll could reach 100. Audio
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Tsunami warning sirens tested
Tsunami sirens are being tested in Northland, Auckland and Christchurch on Sunday morning.
