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Are heart patients worse off in Northland than Auckland?
27 May 2025The latest Health NZ data reveals more Northlanders are waiting over three months for a first specialist appointment, but the agency says there is "no difference in the thresholds for treatment". Audio
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Woman avoids jail after cousin's fatal mattress fall from car roof
26 May 2025"You clearly are a good person who has done something you will regret for the rest of your life."
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'Warm inviting space' Porirua soup kitchen helping homeless
27 May 2025E Kai served up its first meal of hot soup on a chilly, windy Monday evening. Audio
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Man charged with arson over Nelson house fire
27 May 2025One person was seriously injured and taken to hospital.
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Man dies at Canterbury property
27 May 2025The man was found with critical injuries at a property in Allandale.
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Fighters at unsanctioned events could face charges, says lawyer
26 May 2025King of the Streets held at the weekend received the backing of New Zealand UFC fighter Dan "Hangman" Hooker. Audio
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Dead insect larva found in government funded school lunch
26 May 2025It's currently unclear what type of bug it was or how it got in the food.
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Retail group relieved police petty crime change not 'hard and fast rule'
A recent memo told staff not to bother with shoplifting allegations under $500, but police say it's not a firm policy. Audio
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Broadcasting Standards Authority rules on three complaints against RNZ
27 May 2025Three broadcasting complaints that were not upheld by RNZ have also failed on referral to the Broadcasting Standards Authority.
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French friends launch New Zealand’s only snail farm in Queenstown
Two French expats - and one disappointing plate of tinned escargot - are the inspiration behind a new commercial snail farm in Queenstown.
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Retailers want 'urgent meeting' with police minister over shoplifting change
RNZ revealed a police directive to staff said they would no longer be investigating shoplifting below $500 .
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Boot camps are 'child prisons' says youth advocate
Aaron Hendry says the $33 million for new boot camps set aside in the budget announcement should be put towards addressing child poverty instead.
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Watch: Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis speak in Auckland
27 May 2025The PM and Finance Minister have been visiting businesses after a tax change announced in the Budget.
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'As soon as you can call a society a civilisation, board games appear'
26 May 2025Throughout human history, every civilisation 'creates board games round about the beginning of any society,' British author Tim Clare says.
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Mayor at odds with council over inappropriate language
26 May 2025Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark believes his council should not redact feedback from the public, even if it is difficult to hear.
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Heavy rain warning for Northland, wet and stormy weather across top of North Island
26 May 2025The orange warning is in place until 6am Tuesday.
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Prostate cancer - What you need to know about how it's detected
26 May 2025Explainer - Prostate cancer will affect one in 8 Kiwi men. Former US President Biden's diagnosis reaffirms how important it is to be aware of the disease. Audio
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Expressway changes 'force fed to the community'
26 May 2025Two district councils in the Lower North Island are banding together against downgraded plans for an expressway through their districts.
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'Left in her chair covered in faeces' - widespread failures at resthome
26 May 2025There were widespread failures at a Geraldine resthome the Health and Disability Commissioner has found
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Neighbours mourn death of 'beautiful' toddler
Neighbours of a girl, 3, who died at her Northland home last week say her smile was so bright it 'lit up the whole world'.
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'No evidence' McSkimming interfered with firearms licences vetting process
26 May 2025Police statement comes after allegations McSkimming acted inappropriately.
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Police shoplifting changes: 'We have to prioritise and that's a challenge'
26 May 2025Police confirm staff have been directed not to investigate shoplifting of goods worth less than $500. Audio
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Landings aborted as 102km/h gusts hit Wellington
A plane passenger has described the "unnerving" sideways movement of a plane which was trying to land.
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Millie Elder-Holmes fined $5000 for promoting online gambling
26 May 2025It comes as part of a recent crackdown on social media influencers .
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