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Man accusing former political figure of sexual abuse denies political motivation
Man accusing former political figure of sexual abuse denies political motivation
The man denied making the allegations up and said although he did vote for a different party he wasn't politically motivated.
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Calls for regulation on short-stay rentals as Waiheke Island faces housing crisis
Short-stay rentals fuelling Waiheke's housing crisis - researcher
Despite a high homeless per capita population, many houses on the island sit unoccupied for much of the year. Audio
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Government was warned emergency housing crackdown could increase homelessness
Govt was warned emergency housing crackdown could increase homelessness
With little affordable housing available, ministers were told changes could see more people living on streets and in cars, documents reveal. Audio
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Former political figure sexual abuse trial: 'I was groomed', complainant says
Former political figure sexual abuse trial: 'I was groomed', complainant says
He "felt disgusting" after the alleged sexual abuse by his sports mentor at the time, the complainant says.
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Calls for action on rental housing crisis on Waiheke
Audio 19 Aug 2024Figures show homelessnes on the Hauraki Gulf Island are the highest per capita in the Auckland region. Academics say poverty and unemployment aren't the causes; it's absentee home owners renting their… Audio
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Former political figure supplied teens with alcohol and sexually abused them, court told
Former political figure supplied teens with alcohol and sexually abused them, court told
Two complainants say the man abused them in towns in Auckland and Waikato between 1995 and 1999.
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Haiti prison break leaves 12 dead as inmates go hungry
Haiti prison break leaves 12 dead as inmates go hungry
A prison break in Haiti has left 12 dead, in the third such incident in Haiti in recent months, amid a protracted humanitarian crisis fueled by gang violence.
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Disability community on new govt benefit sanctions
Members of the disability community say the new government sanctions on benefits fails to address difficulties they face, such as career restrictions, the housing crisis, and accessible transport… Audio
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Tonga invites Elon Musk to Pacific leaders’ summit
Tonga invites Elon Musk to Pacific leaders' summit
Tonga's government has extended an invitation to the billionaire entrepreneur to attend the annual Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting to be held in less than two weeks' time.
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Dan Hone died outside Parliament after fight to avoid forced sale of mother’s Wellington home
'Absolute tragedy': Man died outside Parliament amid fight to save elderly mum's home
A man who died on Parliament grounds was distraught over the impending sale of the waterfront home he shared with his elderly mother who had racked up $40,000 in mortgage arrears, the man's sister…
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'Granny flats' should be accessible homes, not poverty traps of the future
'Granny flats' should be accessible homes, not poverty traps of the future
Opinion - The government should be incentivising people to build good homes that are accessible to our diverse population, Prudence Walker writes.
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Climate forced relocation underway in Tonga and Samoa
New research finds more Tongans and Samoans seeking work overseas to build more climate resilient homes. Audio
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Residents evacuated as wildfires near Athens spread
Residents evacuated as wildfires near Athens spread
Thousands of residents are being evacuated from their homes due to the wildfire, with flames leaping as high as 25 metres.
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Auckland's liveability drops in global rankings amid crime, housing, congestion woes
Auckland's drops in global rankings amid crime, housing woes, congestion
Auckland ranked second-to-last of in an international comparison. Audio
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Return to regionalised health system will ease staff shortages, Health Minister says
Relief on the way for Northland's dire health staffing, minister says
A visit to Northland for Shane Reti came against the backdrop of a staffing crisis in the region's rural hospitals.
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Philip Polkinghorne murder trial: Jury visits couple's Remuera home
Jury takes tour of murder-accused surgeon's home
The jury in the murder trial of Philip Polkinghorne has visited the house where Pauline Hanna was found dead.
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The Week in Politics: Sir John Key - still a powerful presence
Key's presence reminds National of its struggles
Week in Politics: The former PM looms large, the government's maths initiative runs into controversy, and warnings are sounded over Health NZ's finances.
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Guam defends missile testing, nukes, to maintain 'peace'
Guam defends missile testing, nukes, to maintain 'peace'
Governor Lou Leon Guerrero says the US territory has no choice but to defend itself amid ongoing nuclear threats to the Asia-Pacific region. Audio
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Philip Polkinghorne trial: Mental wellbeing of Pauline Hanna explored
Mental wellbeing of Pauline Hanna explored in husband's murder trial
Pauline Hanna's brother and colleague were asked about her mental health.
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Philip Polkinghorne murder trial: Police interview with murder-accused plays in court
'Maybe I just didn't listen': Jury hears murder-accused surgeon's police interview
Philip Polkinghorne, who claims wife Pauline Hanna committed suicide, questioned if he put too much pressure on her before her death.
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Unemployment rate soars: Young people bearing brutal brunt of job crisis
'Feelings of worthlessness': Thousands of newly unemployed young people
"It's having a real impact on their mental health, their wellbeing, their hope for their future," said Kick Back's Aaron Hendry. Audio
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Philip Polkinghorne murder trial: Toxicology tests don't show meth use in wife's blood
Polkinghorne trial: Toxicology tests show drugs but not meth in wife's blood
A forensic scientist has told the court about which drugs were found in Pauline Hanna's body.
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Study finds racism holding back Indian women in Aotearoa: How four high-achievers fought back
Racism holding Indian women back in Aotearoa - study
Four high-achieving women talk about how the 'glass ceiling' is double-glazed for Indian migrant women in New Zealand, and how they rose to the challenge.
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Former Children's Minister Tracey Martin tells government to stop 7AA repeal
Former Children's Minister tells government to stop 7AA repeal
Parliament's Social Services and Community Committee has been hearing submissions on the legislation to repeal Section 7AA, which binds Oranga Tamariki to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
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Polkinghorne murder trial: Forensic expert 'open-minded' during scene examination
Polkinghorne murder trial: Forensic expert 'open-minded' during scene examination
The defence lawyer says the forensic scientist was told by police to conduct the examination on the basis of a homicide.