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Father acquitted of murder says toddler and baby had 'a scuffle' before son's death
What happened in the 16 minutes that a father was alone with his 10-month-old son in their small, shared bedroom that caused the baby to be "gasping for air" an hour later?
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Councillor hits out at irresponsible dog owners
16 Mar 2026An Auckland councillor is calling on dog owners to be more responsible, as the region marks the first-year anniversary of its newest animal shelter.
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Person seriously injured in apartment fire
16 Mar 2026Two people were in the apartment at the time of the fire in central Wellington.
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Parents left stranded by closure of respite care house
16 Mar 2026Melanna House has provided parents respite since the early 1990s, but that ended in September. Audio
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Man twice ruled insane after committing two separate killings named
16 Mar 2026RNZ can reveal the man is Leslie Raymond Parr, who beheaded his partner Fiona Maulolo. Audio
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Fears NZ's tobacco black market will get as bad as Australia's
Customs has warned tobacco smuggling is becoming more organised, large-scale and sophisticated. Audio
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New Zealand costume designer adds Oscar to trophy case
16 Mar 2026Kate Hawley won an Academy Award for her work on Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein, adding to her Bafta win from last month.
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Dolphin's death spurs calls for greater protection
16 Mar 2026Conservation groups want action to protect dolphins off Canterbury's coast, following reports that 14 of 24 dolphin deaths around NZ in the past two years were in in Canterbury.
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Fish processor fined $20k for illegally handling 239 tonnes of mussels
16 Mar 2026The shellfish came from a restricted biosecurity zone near Nelson and Marlborough.
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Police officer took pensioner to bank, stole $68,000 from her
The officer had the woman, already the victim of a scam, drive to her local branch as he followed in a patrol car.
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Man denies sexually assaulting drunk teen in mid-1990s
16 Mar 2026A man accused of taking a teenager to a bach and then sexually violating him while the young man was intoxicated has pleaded not guilty.
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Gloriavale: Sham payments made to community members, court told
16 Mar 2026Nine leavers are seeking to quash Labour Inspectorate findings that those working in the community were not employees.
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Mama Hooch rapists' appeals dismissed
16 Mar 2026Lengthy prison sentences for two of Christchurch's most prolific sex offenders have been upheld by a High Court judge.
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Youths abscond from Oranga Tamariki care facility
16 Mar 2026They were found and returned in the early hours of Monday morning.
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Social Investment Agency deputy resigns amid bullying probe
16 Mar 2026Within days of Andrew Coster's resignation, RNZ was contacted with allegations Kylie Reiri was under investigation for bullying and harassment
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Prize-winning fisher who caught 7.7kg snapper reveals his secrets
16 Mar 2026The winner of the $30,000 Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza has a few tips.
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Two charged over murder of Gisborne father six months ago
16 Mar 2026Bill Maangi died in hospital after being shot in the early hours of 29 September.
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ACC spied on man with traumatic brain injury
16 Mar 2026Jeremy Buxton's life changed forever after a car accident. The hardest battle wasn't recovery, it was fighting the people meant to help him.
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Man dies after bedroom assault by another rest home resident
Leonard Hewgill suffered a head injury in the attack and died in hospital three days later.
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Bumper-to-bumper traffic on Wellington's SH2 after two crashes
16 Mar 2026NZTA says the traffic has since eased, previously queuing as far back as the Melling intersection.
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The 'gnarly' fight reshaping the RSA
16 Mar 2026There is a bitter internal rivalry shaking one of New Zealand's most storied institutions, with a rebel alliance fighting the national body of the RSA
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Which nut butter is healthiest - peanut, almond or cashew?
The healthiest is not just about the actual nut. It's also about what else goes in the jar.
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Concerned mothers say mahjong falls outside gambling rules
16 Mar 2026The mothers say changes are needed to protect young people as teens spend nights at mahjong venues. Audio
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Child dies after three-vehicle crash in Auckland
16 Mar 2026The child was taken to hospital from the crash in East Tāmaki and has since died.
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What is breastfeeding aversion and how can you manage it?
15 Mar 2026Anger, dread, anxiety, guilt, worry and disconnect are just some of the feelings described by women who experience breastfeeding aversion response.
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'Not just talking about 51': Unity Week helps heal scars of Christchurch mosque attack
15 Mar 2026Hundreds of people from around the world gathered in Ōtautahi to commemorate the 15 March, 2019 tragedy.
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Crews fight Auckland townhouse fire
16 Mar 2026Fire and Emergency received multiple calls about the blaze in Albany Heights just after 5am.
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Average 91 petrol price surges past $3 as Willis slams EV subsidies
Petrol stations across the country are seeing more drivers filling up, while the Finance Minister defends dropping what she says were "subsidies to millionaires in Remuera". Audio
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