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New Zealand
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Heavy rain and strong wind warnings for some
17 May 2025An active low pressure system moves east across the South Island late Saturday, while an associated front moves across the North Island on Sunday.
Trans-Tasman Resources' Taranaki seabed mining project clears first phase of Fast-track process
Suspected vandalism behind internet outage affecting 950 Auckland homes
Pacific
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Savea, Umaga applaud team and fans as Blues fall to Moana Pasifika
Moana Pasifika achieved what was previously impossible, defeating the Blues 27-21in North Harbour on Saturday evening.
Super Rugby Pacific: Moana beat Blues in thriller
Drua farewell quartet with win over the Force
Sport
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Sinner fights back to set up Italian Open final showdown with Alcaraz
17 May 2025World number one Jannik Sinner has set up a riveting Italian Open final showdown with Carlos Alcaraz.
Kiwi driver Marcus Armstrong slams into Indianapolis wall, avoids injury
NRL live updates: Dolphins v Warriors
Politics
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Counsellors urge government to take heed of Oranga Tamariki report
17 May 2025The Auditor-General said funding and contract changes at the agency last year lacked clear understanding of how changes would affect at-risk children and families.
Unethical for Wellington council to sign more Golden Mile contracts, Andrew Little says
The House: Parliamentary privileges - Race as an aggravating factor?
World
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'Several fatalities' after two helicopters collide in Finland
about 1 hour agoBusinessmen were in two helicopters that collided mid-air over Finland on Saturday, killing several people.
UK police make second arrest in connection with fires linked to PM Starmer
Israeli military says it has launched first stages of major offensive in Gaza, same day Trump leaves region with no deal
Comment & Analysis
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Ukraine peace process going exactly how Moscow wants it
16 May 2025Analysis: In the end, it's the Kremlin's plan playing out, and there appears to be little the White House will do.
Formula 1: Liam Lawson needs to show progress at Imola
A law change will expand who we remember on Anzac Day – the New Zealand Wars should be included too
Local Democracy Reporting
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Tauranga mayor finally buys home in city, but isn't moving in yet
16 May 2025After being elected in July, Mahé Drysdale said he would move to Tauranga by the end of last year.
What is Local Democracy Reporting?
Plans for $2.5 million inner-city development in Hastings for vibrant living
In Depth
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Health NZ to outsource thousands of cases to private hospitals
13 May 2025And it also plans to ask surgeons to work longer hours in a bid to cut the waitlist. Audio
Ministers continue to make decisions on fast-track projects after parties take donations linked to applicants
The small regulatory shift that could have big impacts on mokopuna Māori
Te Ao Māori
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One of NZ's longest-running property disputes is back in court
16 May 2025In the 1830s, the Crown made a promise to Māori in Te Tauihu. The legal battle is still going.
Budget 2025: Māori Wardens receive $1.5m funding boost
Waitangi Tribunal recommends 'immediate halt' Regulatory Standards Bill for 'meaningful consultation' with Māori
Business
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'Trump bump' expected to lift inflation
16 May 2025Reserve Bank survey had 41 responses from business leaders and professional forecasters.
Woolworths says NZ groceries cheaper than UK, Australia if you take off GST
Is it actually a good time to buy a house?
Country
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Limits for residues of weedkiller glyphosate in food could rise
16 May 2025Public consultation for a proposal to raise maximum residue limits closes at 5pm on Friday.
'In the winter, the roads can be a bit scary': The life of a rural midwife
Changing the game: Female hunters find their tribe
Environment
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Burrowing into the mystery of Great Barrier Island's black petrels
15 May 2025A research team monitoring a dwindling population of tākoketai hopes to head to Ecuador to gather clues about why so many birds never make it back to Aotearoa.
Auckland prepares for climate change realities
Canterbury council's freshwater management challenged in court
Media & Technology
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'I became and remain unemployable': former TVNZ presenter
14 May 2025The former TVNZ presenter has been granted his request to move his case to the Employment Court.
How would banning teenagers from social media work?
NZME board backs nomination of Steven Joyce as chair, Jim Grenon's bid as candidate
Identity
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How did we become known as 'Kiwis'?
16 Oct 2024How did residents of Aotearoa New Zealand come to be called by the name of a flightless brown bird? Audio
Turning Palmerston North into the 'capital of drag' in Aotearoa
X-plainer: Who are Generation X?
IndoNZ
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Asian representation in Parliament continues to grow
16 May 2025Vanushi Walters has been named Labour's spokesperson for associate foreign affairs and the shadow attorney-general.
The secret marriage that helped a couple defraud OT out of $2m
Pharmacist's registration cancelled after selling stolen medication for $126k on Trade Me