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Patient left with PTSD after doctor fails to insert contraceptive
16 Apr 2025Jessie got pregnant and had an abortion after a doctor failed to re-insert their contraceptive device. Audio
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$20 billion of funding needed, first 'Health Infrastructure Plan' reveals
Simeon Brown has released what he says is a first-ever plan for a national, long-term health infrastructure plan. Audio
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Two-thirds of senior doctor positions at Taupō Hospital vacant
16 Apr 2025Figures obtained by RNZ show just 3.3 out of nine full-time equivalent senior doctor positions in the town are filled. Audio
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Tougher liquor laws on the cards for Christchurch
The council's proposed changes on booze sales and liquor stores are about to open for public consultation.
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Christchurch man jailed over three years for black market tobacco operation
Zijing Yu was arrested last year after illegally importing 740 kilograms of tobacco and 25,000 cigarettes.
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Cyclone Tam warnings for Thursday: Northland first to be hit
17 Apr 2025A yacht has sunk in Northland, and the region is being warned Thursday's weather will get wild again as Cyclone Tam sweeps south to other regions. Audio
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NZ experiences some of its fastest population growth in last decade
16 Apr 2025In the five years to December 2023, New Zealand's population grew from 4.94 million to 5.31 million.
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South Island back online after contractor and rodents cut through fibre cables
Rodents and a contractor had brought down many internet and phone services for the lower South Island, with people across Southland and Otago reporting outages.
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Trial date set for trio accused of raping woman on New Year's Day
The three men appeared in the Auckland District Court, where a trail date was set for May next year.
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Ratepayers to vote on future of Canterbury Museum redevelopment
16 Apr 2025The museum's budget blow-out means to continue, $21.1 million will be required from Christchurch ratepayers over four years.
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Porirua fire causes Kāpiti train cancellations
16 Apr 2025A Kiwirail spokesperson says the trains are now up and running as normal.
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Bringing together Māori and Muslim voices on screen
16 Apr 2025Twelve young Māori and Muslims who share a passion come together in a new documentary series to show how they can connect despite differences.
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Bad smell wafting over Wellington CBD caused by sewage spill
16 Apr 2025An RNZ reporter said he encountered a wafting 'sewage-like' smell around the Terrace area.
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Van hits person riding scooter in Dunedin
16 Apr 2025The person was taken to Dunedin Hospital in a critical condition.
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Community rallies to protect surf club from flooding
16 Apr 2025The surf club had been hit badly by flooding in the past.
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Doctor admits 'blurring' professional boundaries after having sex at work
16 Apr 2025The pair allegedly had sex on a leather couch in his work office.
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Andrew Little to run for Wellington mayoralty
16 Apr 2025Six other contenders including current mayor Tory Whanau have announced they plan to run. Audio
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Giant block of Lower Hutt land bought for the public
16 Apr 2025Greater Wellington Regional Council is spending $9 million on more than 1000ha of native bush and wetland. Audio
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How safe is tattoo ink?
16 Apr 2025Researchers overseas found some tattoo inks can contain potentially harmful chemicals.
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Mayor Brown rejects claims he hasn't supported flood-impacted residents
16 Apr 2025The mayor's office said he had visited West Auckland numerous times since the 2023 floods.
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'Slow down, boy': Croquet gun eases up on rivals after turning 100
16 Apr 2025Resthome resident Neville Sandiford decided it was time to tone down his competitive nature. Audio
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All the looks from the 2025 Taite Music Prize
16 Apr 2025Op shopped treasures, designer threads and quirky vintage - the black carpet at the prestigious independent music awards had it all.
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A measles outbreak is just 'one plane flight away'
16 Apr 2025A measles outbreak in the US has already killed three. Just how worried should New Zealanders be?
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Are hot cross buns a good pre-workout snack?
16 Apr 2025You're likely to have enountered a reel promoting hot cross buns as a good snack. But is it true?
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