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Nationwide protests erupt over pay equity law change
"I think they thought it would sneak through and no one would bat an eyelid but they were so wrong."
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Light spotted in search for missing British tramper
9 May 2025The sister of Eli Sweeting says search parties have spotted a light part-way down Mitre Peak.
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Man's 11-day crime spree targets police by spitting and threatening to kill staff
9 May 2025The judge said the courts were running out of patience.
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From mattresses to marijuana: Illegal dumping problem grows
9 May 2025Frustrations are growing as illegal dumping plagues Auckland and leaves ratepayers with a multi-million dollar bill.
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Boy attacked by roaming dogs in South Auckland
9 May 2025Residents are becoming increasingly concerned as unsupervised and aggressive dogs roam the streets. Audio
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Survivors vow to fight on after govt opts against new scheme
9 May 2025Abuse in care survivors described the government's changes as an insult, a broken promise and a kick in the guts.
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Severe thunderstorm warning lifted for Bay of Plenty, slip blocks SH29
9 May 2025MetService says the thunderstorms are moving east-southeast and are expected to bring heavy rain.
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Christchurch man asked others to inject him with meth, inquest hears
9 May 2025Nigel Bom, 37, was found dead in his bed in March 2021.
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Woman injured after driver flees petrol station without paying
A Wellington woman is recovering after she was forcefully flung to the ground while trying to stop someone stealing fuel.
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Police investigating 'unexplained' death at rural property
9 May 2025The body of a man was found by ambulance staff at the property off Mangakahia Road.
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'Mighty tōtara': Fred Graham's mark on the art world vital
9 May 2025Sculptor and renowned arts icon Fred Graham died aged 96, just weeks out from his latest exhibition, but his legacy remains.
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Protesters gather at workplace minister's office
9 May 2025More than 1000 people walked to Brooke van Velden's Auckland office as part of nationwide protests against changes to pay equity law.
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'Reprehensible': Disgust at decision not to create new redress system
9 May 2025Opposition parties say using the old redress system and having the Ministry of Social Development administer it cuts out survivor's voices. Audio
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Tourists called on to help count Kaikōura’s whales
9 May 2025The Great Kaikōura Whale Count will be held throughout the month of June, with volunteers needed to help spot whales as they swim past the Kaikōura coastline.
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Kiwi kids once led the world in reading - what changed?
9 May 2025While many children learn to read successfully, significant numbers do not.
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Hundreds to gather to remember Battle of Te Kahika
9 May 2025Organisers say the event is as pertinent today as it was 180 years ago.
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Homeowner's daily power charges jumps 600%
The owner of a Marlborough Sounds property is facing a $3000-a-year bill for just 60 days of use.
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No new compensation scheme for abuse survivors
9 May 2025But $774 million will be put into the current system instead, minister-in-charge Erica Stanford has announced.
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Intense rain and 'pretty wet day' ahead for North Island
9 May 2025Multiple orange warnings have been issued for the upper North Island, and it is not looking much better down south. Audio
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Abuse in care victims still waiting for compensation
9 May 2025Can you even put a figure on years of abuse that in some cases included torture?
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Home destroyed by car had been hit three other times
9 May 2025The relative of a former owner of the Whangārei unit said the family lobbied council for road improvements to prevent further crashes.
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Watch: Dave Dobbyn performs live at RNZ
9 May 2025Sir Dave plays the second in a series of intimate acoustic concerts celebrating 20 years of RNZ's NZ Live music sessions.
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Droughts, floods hot days predicted in Hawke's Bay climate report
Hastings District
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Man admits murdering couple in their home
9 May 2025Shuk Man Poon has pleaded guilty to killing Fuk-Fu Joseph Kwok and Mei Han Chong in Ellerslie.
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Kiwi Cardinal expects new Pope to speak his mind on social issues
9 May 2025Pope Leo XIV has stood up for helping migrants, equality for women, climate change, John Dew says. Audio
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Cryptosporidiosis cases continue to rise in Wellington
9 May 2025Another four cases have been repored this week, bringing the total to 90.
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Watch: A first look at the North Island's long-awaited new highway
9 May 2025Most of the tarseal is down, many of the barriers are up, and there's fresh paint lining the route.
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Problem-plagued Far North water scheme to be reviewed
9 May 2025Far North District councillors have ordered an independent review of a Kaitāia water project dogged by delays and cost overruns.
Top News stories
- Nationwide protests erupt over government's sudden change to pay equity laws
- India suspends IPL cricket league amid tensions with Pakistan, source says
- Light spotted in search for missing British tramper Eli Sweeting
- Man's 11-day crime spree targets police by spitting and threatening to kill staff
- Super Rugby Pacific: Blues thump Drua, keep season alive
