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Cyclone Tam live: Tens of thousands without power, heavy rain in Northland
Nearly 25,000 properties are without power in Northland as heavy rain and strong winds batter the region. Audio
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Tens of thousands could get compensation for ferry disruptions
14 minutes agoA Commerce Commission investigation found KiwiRail misled customers in the aftermath of 2023's disruptive ferry cancellations.
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Mark Lundy to appear before Parole Board
33 minutes agoThe 66-year-old has served more than 23 years in jail since he was arrested for the murders of his wife and daughter in Palmerston North in 2000.
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Why do we love feijoas more than anyone else in the world?
33 minutes agoThis time each year, Melbourne-based Kiwis make a special mission to find their feijoa hit. Aussies don't seem to get what all the fuss is about.
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Transport watchdog reveals cause of Mount Pirongia rescue helicopter crash
33 minutes agoThe helicopter crashed in 2023, while on a mission to rescue two trampers.
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How two very different faiths will be celebrating this holiday weekend
5:06 am todayThe places where hot cross buns and Easter eggs are taking a back seat to deep-rooted traditions.
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Callaghan Innovation may cut dozens more jobs
The entity confirmed consultation had begun to disestablish another 67 roles, bringing the total number of roles that could be axed to 107.
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WFH? You could be less likely to get promoted
16 Apr 2025A survey of 500 full-time office workers found people are aware of the limitations associated with working from home.
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Dunedin Gasworks Museum closes after possible earthquake damage found
16 Apr 2025The council has requested an engineer's report on the chimney.
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ANZ forecasts further OCR cuts to support economic recovery
ANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner says the current uncertainty surrounding global trade is another headwind for New Zealand's recovery.
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Two-thirds of senior doctor positions at Taupō Hospital vacant
16 Apr 2025Figures obtained by RNZ show just 3.3 out of nine full-time equivalent senior doctor positions in the town are filled. Audio
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Tougher liquor laws on the cards for Christchurch
The council's proposed changes on booze sales and liquor stores are about to open for public consultation.
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Christchurch man jailed over three years for black market tobacco operation
Zijing Yu was arrested last year after illegally importing 740 kilograms of tobacco and 25,000 cigarettes.
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Cyclone Tam warnings for Thursday: Northland first to be hit
5:06 am todayA yacht has sunk in Northland, and the region is being warned Thursday's weather will get wild again as Cyclone Tam sweeps south to other regions. Audio
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NZ experiences some of its fastest population growth in last decade
16 Apr 2025In the five years to December 2023, New Zealand's population grew from 4.94 million to 5.31 million.
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South Island back online after contractor and rodents cut through fibre cables
Rodents and a contractor had brought down many internet and phone services for the lower South Island, with people across Southland and Otago reporting outages.
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Trial date set for trio accused of raping woman on New Year's Day
The three men appeared in the Auckland District Court, where a trail date was set for May next year.
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Ratepayers to vote on future of Canterbury Museum redevelopment
16 Apr 2025The museum's budget blow-out means to continue, $21.1 million will be required from Christchurch ratepayers over four years.
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Porirua fire causes Kāpiti train cancellations
16 Apr 2025A Kiwirail spokesperson says the trains are now up and running as normal.
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Bringing together Māori and Muslim voices on screen
16 Apr 2025Twelve young Māori and Muslims who share a passion come together in a new documentary series to show how they can connect despite differences.
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Bad smell wafting over Wellington CBD caused by sewage spill
16 Apr 2025An RNZ reporter said he encountered a wafting 'sewage-like' smell around the Terrace area.
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Van hits person riding scooter in Dunedin
16 Apr 2025The person was taken to Dunedin Hospital in a critical condition.
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Community rallies to protect surf club from flooding
16 Apr 2025The surf club had been hit badly by flooding in the past.
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What you need to know as ex-tropical Cyclone Tam arrives
16 Apr 2025The storm is expected to bring sustained downpours and severe gales to parts of the North and upper South Islands
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Doctor admits 'blurring' professional boundaries after having sex at work
16 Apr 2025The pair allegedly had sex on a leather couch in his work office.
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Andrew Little to run for Wellington mayoralty
16 Apr 2025Six other contenders including current mayor Tory Whanau have announced they plan to run. Audio
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Giant block of Lower Hutt land bought for the public
16 Apr 2025Greater Wellington Regional Council is spending $9 million on more than 1000ha of native bush and wetland. Audio
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How safe is tattoo ink?
16 Apr 2025Researchers overseas found some tattoo inks can contain potentially harmful chemicals.
Top News stories
- Cyclone Tam live: Tens of thousands without power, heavy rain in Northland
- KiwiRail legally bound to compensate passengers affected by cancellations in 2023
- Convicted killer Mark Lundy to appear before Parole Board for third time
- Why do we love feijoas more than anyone else in the world?
- Transport watchdog reveals cause of 2023 Mount Pirongia rescue helicopter crash
