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Hungry customers paying more for fish and chips
The cost has risen 154 percent over the last 20 years. But according to Fresco Fisheries owner, it is still good value for money. Audio
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Cop turned aviation boss on leave after scathing police watchdog report
4:31 pm todayThe former senior leader at police is on leave from his job at the Civil Aviation Authority as the fall-out from the IPCA report continues.
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'A bit of screw up': Non-existent trust contracted to set up charter school
7:29 pm todayAssociate Education Minister David Seymour initially told reporters the trust did exist, but his office later clarified he meant the school's sponsor existed.
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Crash on major highway injures several people
28 minutes agoFour people have been injured in a two-vehicle crash on a major highway north of New Plymouth.
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Homicide probe launched after death of Hastings woman
7:29 pm todayPolice believe people in the community have vital information about the death.
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Rain doesn't put off A&P Show punters
Organisers are promising a return to full strength after last year's show was scaled back. Audio
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Oyster farmers react to $1 million compensation deal
44 minutes agoThe oyster farmers struck a $1 million compensation deal on Wednesday. Audio
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'Guess who's coming to you': Killer makes 600 calls before fatal stabbing frenzy
Nathan Boulter hid behind a tree, watching his ex-girlfriend come home from the supermarket with her children. Then he struck.
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'Kissing excessively': Woman jailed for indecency on Air NZ flight
4:14 pm todayBronte LeLievre and Reuben Finn caused 'embarrassment and discomfort' to others on board.
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'Dumbest thing I've done': Police Commissioner confesses to speeding ticket
3:43 pm todayRichard Chambers says he was "away with the fairies" when he was pulled over speeding last week.
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Conversation between British missionaries and Ngāpuhi rangatira to be re-enacted
7:29 pm todayAuthor Grant Hodgson said the conversation offered rare, vivid insights into the thoughts and values of both parties.
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Massey's $160 million vet school revamp opens its doors
The university paid for the upgrade, which includes the opening of a new teaching building three years ago. Audio
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'Embarrassing': International climate expert scorns NZ's methane target
5:15 pm todayA veteran climate scientist says it's "unbelievable" that New Zealand has gone to the annual climate summit with a weaker target as global temperatures continue to rise.
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Seaview sewage plant stench to return
5:53 pm todayAfter an operational error at the plant, Wellington Water has warned residents to expect and prepare for bad smells.
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Man taking photos of rescue mission swept off rocks
4:58 pm todayEmergency crews already rescuing two people have had to rescue a third who was taking photos of the ordeal.
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Police name prisoner who escaped hospital escort
5:34 pm todayA warrant to arrest 42-year-old Paul Kyle Peekay Rehua has been issued by police, who believe he is in the wider Waitematā area.
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Could another aurora light up NZ skies tonight?
Keen stargazers could be in for another glimpse on an aurora that lit up skies at the southern end of the country on Wednesday night. Audio
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'Shield of a keyboard': Coroner in Cyclone Gabrielle Inquiry defends witness
4:50 pm todayThe coroner says she's been made aware of "unkind" comments being made online about a witness.
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Bottle store's proposal to open longer backfires
2:46 pm todayThe store will close an hour earlier after originally applying to increase its off-licence hours.
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'Controlled burn' near Tongariro ruled out as wildfire cause
2:51 pm todayThe cause of the 3000 hectare wildfire at Tongariro National Park remains under investigation.
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Record number of New Zealanders leave country
72,700 Kiwis have moved overseas in a year, but the number of Australians visiting is surging.
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Codeine stocks in short supply
3:52 pm todayStocks of the prescription-only painkiller codeine are in short supply due to shipping delays.
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How a violent, possessive stalker became a killer
5:21 pm todayThirteen years after kidnapping and holding his ex-girlfriend hostage, Nathan Boulter stood in front of a judge to admit to murdering another woman.
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Recount confirms outcome of hotly-contested Porirua seat
3:40 pm todayThere were just nine votes separating the top two candidates.
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'He was a liar, he schemed': Public Service boss on McSkimming 'wake-up call'
10:02 am todayThe Public Service Commissioner tells Morning Report Jevon McSkimming went to extreme efforts to cover up accusations against him. Audio
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Long-time host Jenny-May Clarkson leaving TVNZ's Breakfast
10:09 am todayAfter nearly 20 years on working with TVNZ, the co-host will be leaving her role later this month.
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Police defend prosecution of McSkimming's accuser
8:36 am todayThe woman who accused the disgraced top cop of sexual offending has received an apology, but is still facing charges. Audio
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Paid firefighters call off latest strike
12:07 pm todayThe union says new information has surfaced that will be key to pay talks.
