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Cyclist saved after 'tack tosser' punctures tyre
21 Jan 2025Wellington City Council is encouraging the public to report any tacks they come across on the city's cycleways.
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Kiwi released in Wellington hills drowns in water trough
21 Jan 2025A kiwi which was part of a project that brought the native birds to Wellington's hills has drowned in a water trough.
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Heavy rain warning for Gisborne, Tai Rāwhiti overnight
21 Jan 2025Up to 100 mm of rain is expected over Gisborne City and Northern Tai Rāwhiti - until about 8am Wednesday.
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Biggest bank cuts interest rates
ANZ Bank said it would drop its special interest rates by between 15 and 25 basis points.
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The Body Shop NZ appoints voluntary administrators, will wind down business
22 Jan 2025There are 16 stores with about 70 permanent staff.
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Buyers have more power in 'deep' property downturn, new figures show
REINZ stats show sales down 27.4 percent in December compared to November and up 1.8 percent from a year earlier.
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NZ's Routliffe, Dabrowski advance to Australian Open semi-final
21 Jan 2025New Zealand's Erin Routliffe and her Canadian partner Gabby Dabrowski have strolled into the semi-final of the Australian Tennis Open after a straight-sets quarter-final win.
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Rotorua emergency housing motel wind-down: Where will tenants go?
21 Jan 2025The future use of Rotorua's remaining two non-contracted emergency housing motels hinges on "local demand", as the government exits the last of its contracted motels this year.
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Samosa seller's shoddy safety records end in hefty fine
21 Jan 2025The company was visited several times and told what was required, but it deliberately failed to act.
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Two dead after fatal crashes in New Plymouth, Putaruru
One person has died and another is seriously injured after a crash south of New Plymouth.
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One whale dies, 10 refloated in Golden Bay stranding - DOC
21 Jan 2025One of a group of 11 whales stranded in Golden Bay has died, but the remaining 10 have been re-floated, according to the Department of Conservation. Audio
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'The epitome of Wellington on a good day'
21 Jan 2025And it's set to continue for the rest of the week.
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Lake Taupō death: Vincent 'Vinnie' Cornell died rescuing his brother on jetski
21 Jan 2025His sister says it was a "selfless and heroic act that speaks volumes about the man he was".
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Baby discharged from hospital, police investigate serious injuries
Police continue to investigate how the five-month-old received serious head injuries.
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Hundreds of visitors every day at Cathedral Cove since reopening
21 Jan 2025"We've had two days in particular where we've peaked at over 800 people."
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The man who's likely to be our next top watchdog
21 Jan 2025John Richard Allen has been recommended for the role Peter Boshier still holds - despite a law requiring his resignation at age 72.
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Live: Coromandel, Tai Rāwhiti brace for heavy rain
21 Jan 2025Orange rain warnings are in place for both regions.
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Two Auckland heritage hotels granted near $100k for future proof
21 Jan 2025Two of Auckland's heritage hotels have been given a financial boost in the latest Auckland Council Regional Historic Heritage Grant.
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Nelson mayor corrects Trump's claim about splitting the atom
21 Jan 2025A New Zealander's work seems to have crept in the US president's list of American achievements.
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Investigation begins after person critically injured in Whakatāne house fire
21 Jan 2025Police are investigating a fire in which a person had to be rescued from the property.
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GP concerned about government-funded vaping kits
General Practitioners Aotearoa is concerned the government is funding the products without robust scientific evidence and could cause more harm than good.
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Trees on brink of being swallowed by ocean as beach erodes
21 Jan 2025Ahuriri councillor ward Keith Price said it was a visible reminder of the impact of the environment and the ocean.
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Ultrarunner's team attacked by dogs on Te Araroa trail
A well-known international runner seeking to log the shortest-ever traverse of the Te Araroa trail has reported being attacked by dog.
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Tacks on Wellington cycleways probed
21 Jan 2025Wellington City Council is encouraging the public to report any tacks they come across on the city's cycleways.
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