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NZ scientists expected to focus on tackling the big challenges - study
21 Jan 2025Aotearoa ranks ninth in the world for trusting scientists, according to a new study.
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Auckland eatery Amore to pay $18k over unfair contract
After eight months working as a kitchen hand, a 16-year-old says she felt backed into a corner by her employer who told her she no longer had a job if she did not sign a casual contract.
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Major crash closes State Highway 14 in Kaipara
20 Jan 2025State Highway 14 at Tangiteroria in Kaipara will be closed for several hours following a crash.
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The Kiwi making juice for thirsty New Yorkers
20 Jan 2025Tom Wright's journey began humbly on the back of his bike, peddling his product during the pandemic and dropping orders door to door. Audio
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Concern over multiple whales stranded near Farewell Spit
20 Jan 2025Some have re-stranded while others are swimming in shallow waters.
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Crews battle fire at Hamilton car wreckers yard
20 Jan 2025About a dozen firefighters are tackling a blaze that started at a car wreckers yard in Hamilton this evening.
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'Grown fond of it' - Nelson sinkhole develops fanclub
20 Jan 2025A sinkhole in Nelson developed an "appreciation society" who asked the community for suggestions on how it could be used.
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Man charged after gun fired at Middlemore Hospital
20 Jan 2025Police say it's fortunate no one was hurt in the incident that occurred three weeks ago.
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Family rescued after getting into difficulty at Piha beach
20 Jan 2025Lifeguards also helped four swimmers who experienced trouble at two Christchurch beaches over the weekend.
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Two charged over street racing at three times speed limit
Southland police have also impounded two vehicles after investigating reports they were travelling at 150km/h.
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Gloriavale leader apologises for historic abuse
20 Jan 2025It comes after the Royal Commission of Inquiry into historic Abuse in Care requested Gloriavale apologise to its members, last July.
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Armed robbers hit Takapuna restaurant, offenders on the run
20 Jan 2025The duo stole a number of items, fleeing the scene in a vehicle before police arrived.
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DOC cashes in on West Coast's skink 'insurance' population
20 Jan 2025Nearly a decade after almost going extinct, Aotearoa's endemic cobble skink population is making a surprising comeback.
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More whales die as pod re-strands 'very high on beach' for second night
20 Jan 2025Project Jonah had called for help in a post on Facebook to keep the whales "cool and calm" until high tide.
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Cyclists hit the brakes on 'out-of-breath' thief's getaway
A man in Invercargill has been arrested after choosing to rob perhaps the worst possible victims - a group of elite cyclists.
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Homegrown festival to leave Wellington after 18 years
20 Jan 2025The festival has run on the Wellington Waterfront since its inception in 2008. Audio
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Caravan park prompts new SH1 turning lane
20 Jan 2025The site has been the scene of three known crashes within a five-year period, including one involving a vehicle towing a caravan.
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No new oriental fruit flies spotted
20 Jan 2025The search continues after a single fly was found in South Auckland earlier this month.
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Man dies following altercation at hospital
20 Jan 2025Police are working to determine the full circumstances of what occurred, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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Making a big move? Here's how to prepare your child
20 Jan 2025Helping children prepare for a relocation can minimise the potential for feelings of stress and resentment, experts say, and allow resilience and self-confidence to grow.
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Mums, babies woken by drilling as hospital construction rolls on
20 Jan 2025"It honestly just sounded like they were dropping metal pipes on the ceiling above my room and it went on for a good hour."
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Northland's fire ban eased as rain arrives
20 Jan 2025The decision means outdoor fires can only be lit with fire permits authorised by Fire and Emergency, returning Te Tai Tokerau to a restricted fire season.
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What's inside a gang-owned newspaper?
14 Jan 2025Not only did Black Power run a newspaper in the '90s, it was backed by a government-funded scheme.
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Leaders plan pan-Māori assembly to challenge government
10 Jan 2025They are meeting today at Omāhu near Hastings to discuss the creation of a new pan-Māori assembly.
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