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Prison reforms: Government ditches reduction targets and cultural reports
8 Feb 2024The government confirmed today it is scrapping an already expired prison reduction target and will no longer fund the cultural reports used in sentencing.
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Renowned painters' art on display thanks to 'phenomenal' gift
9 Feb 2024The works, which were last valued at $178 million, represent "one of the best moments in art history". Audio
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Women who died in fiery crash in Taranaki named
7 Feb 2024The names of two women who died in a crash in Eltham a week ago have been released today.
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Māori Kiwifruit Growers gets nearly $1m boost to help increase exports
2 Feb 2024The funds are to also help the growers with re-affirming Aotearoa's connections with indigenous peoples around the world.
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International Court of Justice ruling on Israel
29 Jan 2024RNZ news bulletins on Sunday, January 28, reported Israel had been found not guilty of genocide by the International Court of Justice. However, the court did not make a specific ruling on whether…
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Prime Minister announces minor Cabinet reshuffle
27 Jan 2024Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced some additions to his Cabinet's current roles and responsibilities.
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New piano festival brings major musical stars to Hamilton
26 Jan 2024A new piano festival in Hamilton, which brings Chinese and New Zealand students together with famous pianists, has attracted major international stars to the city.
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Wheelchair users call for accessible beaches: 'Can you imagine the freedom?'
26 Jan 2024The beach day is a Kiwi classic - but for people in wheelchairs, accessible beaches are few and far between.
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50 years on from New Zealanders' first glimpse of colour television
26 Jan 2024A veteran television producer has described the arrival of colour television as one of the biggest broadcasting breakthroughs of the time. Audio
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Girl, 10, dead after being swept away in Fiordland creek
25 Jan 2024The girl was with family on holiday from Australia and despite being found shortly after falling into the creek, could not be revived, police say.
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Protesters crash council meeting on Commonwealth Games bid
24 Jan 2024The Christchurch City Council has voted to consider a bid for a future Commonwealth Games.
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Scrapping clean car discount cost $138m in fuel savings – transport officials
The advice was never officially presented because the new government suspended the need for regulatory impact statements for undoing Labour-era policies.
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Three (very) big weeks for Crown-Māori relations
19 Jan 2024Analysis: Starting tomorrow, what happens at three key events will have a major bearing on the new government's relationship with many Māori.
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Aucklanders flock to parks and beaches as summer heats up
14 Jan 2024Auckland Council have reported large visitor numbers in many areas.
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Body found, murder charges laid in Jayden Mamfredos-Nair case
14 Jan 2024Two men have been charged with the murder of missing Auckland man Jayden Mamfredos-Nair.
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Joining allies against Red Sea attacks is important - Collins
The Minister of Defence says it was important to join in condemning attacks on commercial shipping vessels in the Red Sea because New Zealand is so dependent on supply lines.
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Golden Bay fire: Contaminated run-off confined to one drain
11 Jan 2024Tasman District Council is confident no contamination has entered a nearby river and estuary after a large fire in a building supplies store.
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Dermatologists call for nasal spray tan to be banned
26 Dec 2023Dermatologists have joined the Cancer Society in raising concerns about Permatan, a popular nasal spray tanning product.
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Online sunscreen database to detail product testing of brands
18 Dec 2023Consumer NZ has made an online database which will let New Zealanders choose sunscreen brands that are transparent about product testing.
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What drives NZ's faultlines and earthquakes, and what does it mean for us?
16 Dec 2023There are faultlines throughout Aotearoa, and despite the focus on the 'big three', there is a chance of earthquakes all over the country, according to a leading scientist. Audio
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'I just didn't want to be this bitter, angry person' - Kelvin Davis' parting shots
15 Dec 2023The former Labour deputy leader says his work has been "devastated already in the two weeks" of the current government, and he has some advice for National.
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Police target 'high-risk behaviour' on Cardrona Valley roads
13 Dec 2023Drivers have been caught needlessly crossing the centre line, using their phones, not wearing seatbelts, speeding and carrying out unsafe passing manoeuvres in Cadrona Valley.
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Minister 'taking advice' on NCEA literacy, numeracy tests prerequisite start date
12 Dec 2023The Education Minister is taking advice on the previous government's plan to make online maths and literacy tests a prerequisite for NCEA qualifications from 2026. Audio
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Pro-Palestine group throws red paint at Christopher Luxon, David Seymour offices
23 Nov 2023The incoming prime minister's office is one of a number of buildings vandalised by a pro-Palestine group in a call for politicians to support a ceasefire in Gaza.
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