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Ex-partner of double killer twice ruled insane says she was terrified
The former partner says there was massive failing by the health system which failed to keep the man and the public safe, twice.
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Te Pāti Māori suspension 'punishment for being unapologetically Māori'
16 minutes agoParliament is due to debate whether to suspend three Te Pāti Māori MPs for a haka during the first reading of the Treaty Principles Bill.
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Brain injury support group appalled at 'Run it' events in Auckland
5:47 am todayThe collision sport involves a ball runner and a defender running full speed into each other within a 20 metre zone.
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How many years would you have to skip coffee to save enough for a house?
5:25 am todayYou might have heard the advice: Give up the takeaway coffee, cut back on the avocado on toast. RNZ has crunched the numbers.
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Parliament faces a debate primed for filibuster in Budget week
5:41 am todayAll 123 MPs will be allowed to have their say on the potential punishment of Te Pāti Māori MPs for last year's Treaty Principles haka.
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Budget could be 'matter of life or death' for some patients, advocate says
5:41 am todayA delegation of blood cancer patients will head to Parliament on Thursday to see if the Budget will deliver on the government's promise they "won't be forgotten".
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The urgent case for financial literacy in Kiwi classrooms
Why trial and error isn't the best way to learn financial literacy, and how a new curriculum could help.
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RNZ gagged by former deputy police boss
19 May 2025After winning a rare superinjunction over the weekend, Jevon McSkimming has been granted an emergency injunction.
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Witnesses sought after woman killed at Hamilton intersection
19 May 2025Police investigating the homicide want to speak to anyone who helped at the scene of the crash in Hamilton on Thursday.
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Esmond Jellyman attempted to strangle his ex-girlfriend after their breakup
19 May 2025The Wellington man then dumped her clothes into the backyard and set fire to them.
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Wildlife Act changes explained
19 May 2025The Act has been branded the 'Kiwi Killing Bill' by Greenpeace, but the conservation minister says it still protects wildlife while also supporting the economy.
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Fatally injured victim lived long enough to tell police he was 'jumped'
Two people are on trial for Javon Aranui's murder in Hastings in 2023.
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'Horrendous': Patients paying over $200 to visit after-hours
19 May 2025The government announced a $164 million boost to urgent care services over the next four years. Audio
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Clutha mayor blindsided by Mosgiel port proposal
A proposed inland port at Mosgiel last week received $8m in government funding and left Clutha's mayor frustrated.
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Staged reopening of asbestos-affected museum 'days or weeks' away
19 May 2025The Auckland War Memorial Museum is hoping to open part of the building within days, as it loses thousands of dollars daily. Audio
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Manslaughter charge laid following bus stop assault
Peter Te Kira, 61, was found with injuries at a bus stop in Papatoetoe, before dying three days later.
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Rare parasitic plant rediscovered near Wellington
19 May 2025Te pua o te Rēinga, or wood rose, was thought to be extinct in the region.
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At-risk patient's prostate cancer tests missed, despite specialist's advice
19 May 2025A medical centre did not test a man for prostate cancer as regularly as requested, missing several years altogether.
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Crypto scam bust: Wellington man arrested after FBI-led probe
Police seized assets worth more than $650,000 after man arrested for his alleged involvement in an international cryptocurrency scam.
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Man charged over bus crash that injured five students
19 May 2025A 59-year-old man is facing a charge of careless driving causing injury after a bus crashed into a tree in South Auckland earlier this month, injuring five students.
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Covid-19 fraud: Man attempted to claim $2.3m in wage subsidy scheme
19 May 2025Hun Min Im faced 91 charges related to his attempts to claim close to $2m from schemes set up during the pandemic.
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Aratere to be retired by end of August
19 May 2025KiwiRail is warning of job cuts and that passenger and freight capacity will take a hit.
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Tribal place names restored throughout central North Island
19 May 2025Mountains, a lake and scenic reserves are some of the sites that have been renamed.
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Māori Queen emotionally gifted whale jawbone
19 May 2025Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po was brought to tears during her first official visit to the top of the South Island.
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The benefits of wrapping yourself in a woollen blanket this winter
17 May 2025Taranaki weaver Alison Ross is trying to bring back woollen blankets made from locally-grown wool to highlight the fibre's benefits.
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Priest may have been victim of financial abuse - coroner
19 May 2025A Canterbury Catholic priest took his own life after 50 years in the clergy as his mental health deteriorated and financial pressure mounted.
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Schools fear children could die as learning support nears breaking point
Teachers and principals are calling the situation "dire", according to a new report. Audio
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Measles: No new cases or locations of interest
19 May 2025Health NZ will provide another update later this week.
Top News stories
- Former partner of double-killer twice ruled insane says she was terrified of what he might do to her
- Iwi says Te Pāti Māori suspension a 'punishment for being unapologetically Māori'
- Brain injury support group appalled 'Run it' collision sport events held in Auckland
- How many years would you have to skip coffee to save enough to buy a house?
- After Putin call, Trump says Russia-Ukraine talks to begin 'immediately'
