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What we know about the shooting that left 2 people dead at private Christian school in Wisconsin
Police identify Wisconsin school shooter as 15-year old girl
A student and a teacher were killed, and six people were taken to hospitals.
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Programme launched to combat impacts of gambling-like games
Programme launched to combat impacts of gambling-like games
The line between gaming and gambling is becoming increasingly blurred thanks to in game loot boxes which are designed to mimic gambling, according to the Problem Gambling Foundation. Audio
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Have you ever wanted to run away from your life? Why this phenomenon is more common than you think
'Running away from your life' is more common than you think
Luigi Mangione was reported missing the month before allegedly murdering a CEO. Here's why he - and so many others - might want to disappear.
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Lindt Cafe siege remembered 10 years after terrifying images beamed around the world
'Miraculous I didn't die that day' - Australia's Lindt Cafe siege 10 years on
On 15 December 2014, images from the heart of Sydney were beamed live around the world into millions of homes.
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The Moth has flown: the life of musical adventurer Dean Roberts
Dean Roberts, aka The Moth, was an experimental composer and multi-instrumentalist who lived in Auckland, New York, Bologna and Berlin. A student of the sound artist Phil Dadson, he went on to lecture… Audio
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The fascinating New Zealanders we met in 2024
The fascinating NZers we met in 2024
We heard a raft of different Kiwis' tales this year. From tracking lost dogs to publishing poetry by candlelight, here are some of their top yarns.
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Data centres ride AI boom in world with finite renewable energy supplies
The environmental cost of mega data centres
Microsoft has unveiled a 'hyperscale' data centre in New Zealand and Amazon is opening one soon. Their work is an energy-hungry undertaking. Audio
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The Onion's purchase of Alex Jones' Infowars stopped by US judge
Judge halts sale of Alex Jones's Infowars
A US bankruptcy judge has stopped the parody news site the Onion from buying conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' website, ruling that a bankruptcy auction did not result in the best possible bids.
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Neighbour heard 'I'm going to waste you' before ex gang boss shot in Naenae
Neighbour heard 'I'm going to waste you' before ex gang boss shot
Relatives have paid tribute to Albert "Alby" Enoka as armed officers guard the scene. Audio
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The unofficial NZ Rugby awards for 2024
The unofficial NZ Rugby awards for 2024
From the best feud to the best comeback, Jamie Wall acknowledges and congratulates all the achievers.
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Greens accused of spreading 'misinformation' over teen's bootcamp death
Greens accused of spreading 'misinformation' over teen's bootcamp death
"This tragic accident is bigger than politics and Tamatha Paul should be ashamed of herself", Children's Minister Karen Chhour said.
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The challenges and controversies of crowd counting: What you need to know
Is it 10,000 or 40,000? How to count a big crowd
Explainer - Estimates of hīkoi attendees ranged from more than 100,000 to fewer than 30,000. We look at the challenges and controversies of crowd counting.
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The battle for social media supremacy
All hail the social media X-odus
X is out, Bluesky is in, and what is Mastodon? Social media is dramatically changing and The Detail asks where it's all going.
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A phone may be a magical gift for your child, and these rules can keep it from turning into a bad move
Your child wants a smartphone for Christmas. Now what?
Experts say to delay your kid's first smartphone. But maybe this holiday season is the one in which you will take the plunge. These guidelines can help.
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Ban on teen social media will remove connections for those in marginalised communities - queer activist
Teen social media ban will be bad for marginalised people - activist
Despite bullying and harassment, social media can help young people find community, Shaneel Lal says.
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Covid-19 inquiry head asks if vaccine mandates were too harsh
Were vaccine mandates too harsh, Covid inquiry head asks
Epidemiologist Professor Tony Blakely has suggested mandates need to be used less widely, as he describes a "game of two halves" during the pandemic. Audio
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3000 join Māori electoral roll after Treaty Principles Bill hīkoi
3000 join Māori electoral roll after Treaty hīkoi
New Electoral Commission data shows 2262 people changed from the general roll to the Māori roll, and there were 862 new enrolments.
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More than 3000 join Māori electoral roll after Treaty hīkoi
3000 join Māori electoral roll after Treaty hīkoi
New Electoral Commission data shows 2262 people changed from the general roll to the Māori roll, and there were 862 new enrolments.
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National Party Minister Nikki Kaye remembered: 'One of the bravest Parliamentarians'
'One of the bravest Parliamentarians': Nikki Kaye remembered
From Jacinda Ardern and John Key to Christopher Luxon, Chlöe Swarbrick and David Seymour, praise has poured in for the former National deputy leader. Audio
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Auckland CBD police station long overdue, Heart of the City boss Viv Beck says
Auckland CBD police station long overdue - business leader
The relocation to Federal Street means police will be more visible and accessible for residents than their current location in Freemans Bay, says Heart of the City's Viv Beck. Audio
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All Blacks coach renews call for change to overseas-based player ban
Robertson renews call to change overseas-based player ban
The All Blacks coach made the call after his side's unimpressive win over Italy, which came a week after their narrow defeat to France.
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All Blacks end of year tour: What we learned
A very rare All Black political statement
Analysis - There's plenty to talk about including TJ Perenara's statement during the haka, Jamie Wall writes.
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Deaths of Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles draw scrutiny to methanol-laced drinks in South-East Asia
Deaths of Jones and Bowles draw scrutiny
The cluster of methanol poisoning cases has sent shock waves around the world and raised concerns about the dangers of drinking in parts of South-East Asia.
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What happens to mumfluencers when their kids grow up?
What happens to mumfluencers when their kids grow up?
Some children of social media influencers are asking their parents not to post their photos anymore.
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With 14 community newspapers due to close, too many parts of NZ are becoming 'news deserts'
Too many parts of NZ are becoming 'news deserts'
Analysis: NZME's proposal to shut 14 community newspapers risks removing a central or only source of verified local news for many.