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School blindsided by news drinking water off limits
5 Dec 2024Principal Kate Mansfield is still waiting on formal notification from the council about the nitrate levels. Audio
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Olivia Podmore inquest: Doctor sobs on the stand
21 Nov 2024An inquest into the cyclist's suspected suicide heard she was burned out nd presenting as having severe anxiety and depression before her death.
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Cost of road cones, temporary speed limits 'eyewatering' - Brown
Simeon Brown had previously raised concerns over the cost of road cones and temporary speed limits, asking the ministry to look into it.
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Dunedin Hospital protesters rally to support campaign
19 Nov 2024About 1000 people turned up to hear why building the hospital as planned, was important. Audio
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Battle to bring NRL south rages on
16 Nov 2024Christchurch has three separate bids to bring an NRL team to the city.
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'This is me in my vulnerable state': Singer Aaradhna on her new album
16 Nov 2024Taking the reins as a producer has enabled RnB singer Aaradhna to dig deep on Sweet Surrender - the follow-up to her chart-topping 2016 album Brown Girl. Video
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Apologise, then act: What Māori survivors of abuse want
12 Nov 2024One says it's just words. Another calls it a "waste of space". But the survivors RNZ spoke to all say one thing about today's national apology: don't stop there. Audio
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Te Ririō: Ngāti Hikairo unveils guardian for Tongariro Alpine Crossing
5 Nov 2024A new pou whenua has been installed at the beginning of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing to recognise the cultural significance of the landscape and protect hikers.
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Corrections axes mental health contracts for jails
6 Nov 2024The axing of four community providers' contracts comes after an internal review recommended a shake-up of how Corrections provides mental health support.
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Start of cyclone season increases danger from Manawanui wreck - expert
4 Nov 2024As cyclone season begins in the Pacific, it's vital the hundreds of thousands of litres of fuel inside the wreck of the Manawanui be removed urgently, or the situation could quickly worsen quickly, an…
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Text scam warning in lead-up to Christmas
3 Nov 2024An Auckland man is reminding people to stay alert, fearing a convincing NZ Post scam text will catch them out this silly season.
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Meal worm larvae on the menu at Sustainable Backyard Trail
31 Oct 2024A Taranaki garden festival that highlights working with nature - rather than against it - is celebrating its 10th anniversary.
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ACT MP sets sight on scrapping alcohol licensing trust monopolies
Law changes proposed for alcohol sales rules will treat West Aucklanders like adults by scrapping alcohol licensing trusts, an ACT MP says.
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Gun lobby claims police failed to address gun loophole
29 Oct 2024A former senior police officer did not observe the firearms community's apparent concern over the loophole which allowed a terrorist access to military-style semi-automatics.
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Wāhine Māori aims to be the first to summit Everest
12 Oct 2024Holly Beckham has turned away from years of addiction with a new goal - climbing the world's highest mountain.
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Trump blames Ukraine's Zelensky for starting war with Russia
18 Oct 2024The former president also slammed the Ukrainian president for not seeking peace with Moscow. Audio
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RNZ pulls Fiji Times story due to incorrect figures
18 Oct 2024RNZ is seeking clarification on figures.
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Eatery's outdoor dining fees hiked 1500 percent
17 Oct 2024After years keeping costs flat in the wake of Covid, Queenstown's council has changed what it charges bars and restaurants to use public space for al fresco dining. Audio
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Winston Peters' $100 billion fund must be 'depoliticised' - major KiwiSaver provider
14 Oct 2024But the proposed infrastructure fund is getting the thumbs up from Simplicity managing director Sam Stubbs.
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National takes hit in new TPU-Curia poll
11 Oct 2024Christopher Luxon has also taken a hit as preferred prime minister, dropping five points to 27.7 percent.
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Otago University protest 'crossed the line' as clock tower damaged - Robertson
9 Oct 2024Protesters at the University of Otago "crossed the line" with a protest on campus today, vice-chancellor Grant Robertson says.
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GP practice says Fees Review Committee told it to start café to bring in cash
8 Oct 2024"That's not why doctors went to medical school", its chief executive says of the Health NZ committee advice. Audio
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Otago’s wet week – in pictures
5 Oct 2024Twice a season's worth of rain within days caused mayhem in Otago this week.
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Dunedin flooding: How does it match up with other recent weather events?
4 Oct 2024Dunedin has recorded its "wettest day in a century" - but how does the rainfall compare to other recent flooding events?
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