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State landlord issues 10 times more warnings to unruly tenants
Housing Minister Chris Bishop says more notices and shorter complaint wait times show its crackdown on Kāinga Ora tenants is working.
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Warning of algal bloom in Doubtful Sound
10 Jan 2025Algal bloom can damage ecosystems and be harmful if touched or consumed.
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Nearly half of public wants ferries to be rail-enabled - poll
The government is still considering replacement options after ditching Labour's iRex project citing a large cost blowout.
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Nefarious activity may be behind Treaty submission woes - expert
Experts say an unprecedented flood of feedback may have been caused by a cyber attack. Audio
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Treaty Principles Bill submissions re-open
9 Jan 2025Parliament's justice select committee has agreed to extend the deadline after receiving a record 300,000 submissions.
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Schools back threatened qualification
9 Jan 2025"There is zero chance we will get rid of level 1, until anyone provides an alternative."
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What Five Eyes governments might tell other countries about their citizens
They already work together on broad issues, but may even share details of their citizens' criminal offending.
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Kiwi describes 'surreal' and 'apocalyptic' scenes at LA fires
10 Jan 2025A Kiwi journalist says he has witnessed "apocalyptic" scenes as the city is ravaged by fires. Audio
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'Reclaiming a birthright': Misconceptions about Moko
10 Jan 2025Over the years, confusion has clouded the understanding of moko. So what is it really about?
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Descendants of Treaty translators speak out against bill
11 Jan 2025165 descendants of the Williams brothers have collectively submitted against the Treaty Principles Bill. Audio
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Phoenix lose again in A-League
11 Jan 2025A 2-1 defeat to Adelaide United is the fifth loss in the Phoenix's last six games.
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Cancer diagnostics company's shares in trading halt
It is considering the implications of new information from US federal health insurer Medicare.
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Parents stung with unexpected $24,000 tax bill
More parents are getting bills for thousands after accidentally not declaring partners.
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'Record-breakingly quiet' end to 2024 for property market
The number of properties listed for sale in December was the lowest since one company began compiling data.
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Sort your finances: Mortgage
9 Jan 2025In part four of this five-part series, Money Correspondent Susan Edmunds guides you through the basics of sorting your mortgage.
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How to bounce back after losing your job
9 Jan 2025A human behavioural specialist explains what is the best way to respond. Audio
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Why does iced coffee cost more?
Is it a coffee conspiracy or do the iced versions of our favourite drinks really cost more to produce?
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Otago farm's bird flu recovery could take months
The ministry's chief veterinary officer Dr Mary van Andel said every trace of dirt and chicken litter needs to be removed and disposed of in a biosecure way.
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Cheery outlook for cherry growers
A better crop of Central Otago cherries should result in higher profits for growers this season.
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Merino company says it will probe sheep cruelty claims
The New Zealand Merino Company says it will investigate claims of animal cruelty by an animal rights group - and could expel farms from its ethical wool accreditation programme.
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Chef couple finds new home on the range
20 Dec 2024Wallingford Homestead in Central Hawke's Bay was once a bustling base for the local farming community. These days it's helping bridge the urban-rural divide and provides employment opportunities for…
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Tiny sign doesn’t stop swimming in poo
10 Jan 2025"It's kind of disgusting," says one local who got caught out.
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Popular swing given the axe by council
8 Jan 2025Hastings council removed tree branches and the attached swing at a waterfall in Hawke's Bay because swinging into the pool below was deemed to be risky.
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Plans for hotel and hostel surprise leafy suburb's residents
Plans for a hotel and student hostel at Auckland's Eden Park stadium have been revealed in the release of fast-track application documents.
