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Demand for donated school stationery 'higher than ever'
3 Feb 2025A community-run group in Lower Hutt has been pulling together school stationery packages to donate to whānau. Audio
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Restricted fire season in place for Southland District
4 Feb 2025A combination of above-average temperatures, strong winds and reduced rainfall has contributed to an increased fire risk.
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Growing tension between mayor and MSD boss over rough sleepers revealed
The exchange between Neil Holdom and regional public service commissioner, Gloria Campbell, began in late 2022.
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Kura, schools to receive structured literacy packs in te reo Māori
4 Feb 2025The packs include yearly guidance, lesson plans and activities, at all 310 schools using the Māori-medium curriculum.
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Government begins global hunt for ferry builder
4 Feb 2025"This will narrow the list of potential ship builders to those able to strike a deal," Winston Peters says.
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'Doesn't prevent politicians from making laws': Seymour on Regulatory Standards Bill
The ACT leader says the bill will hold politicians to account, while critics argue it will simply bolster the protection of private property. Audio
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Watch: Davidson takes aim at Luxon in return to politics
3 Feb 2025Speaking publicly for the first time since being treated for cancer, the Greens co-leader criticised the Prime Minister for not attending Waitangi.
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Birthing centre sitting empty for years, Labour MP says
3 Feb 2025Ginny Andersen says the taxpayer has been footing the bill for an empty centre in the Hutt Valley for nearly two years. Audio
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Dame Iritana Te Rangi Tāwhiwhirangi dies aged 95
2 Feb 2025Dame Iritana was a life member of the Māori Women's Welfare League, a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit and made a Dame Companion in 2009 for services to Māori education.
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South Island pool takes high-tech approach to reducing drowning risks
3 Feb 2025A Canterbury swimming pool is using artificial intelligence technology to reduce the risk of drownings.
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Council pays influencers to boost tourism
It's costing ratepayers about $7000 but the council says it's creating profit for local businesses.
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Waikato man on mission to rehome 40 rescued cats
3 Feb 2025A Waikato man with stage three lung cancer is hoping to re-home 40 rescued cats he can no longer look after. Audio
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Main roads connecting Wellington closing for maintenance
3 Feb 2025NZTA is warning motorists in the capital they will need to start planning ahead this week and next.
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New electrified train line creates a buzz among Pukekohe residents
3 Feb 2025Auckland's most southern station now has a direct connection to the CBD.
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Waitangi weather: Belated Summer for most
3 Feb 2025A ridge of high pressure on Tuesday is expected to bring sunny and dry weather.
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Blaze on Remuera property in Auckland now extinguished
3 Feb 2025A blaze that broke out on a residential property in the Auckland suburb of Remuera on Monday afternoon has been extinguished.
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Wainuiomata crash delays to affect rush hour
3 Feb 2025The serious crash on Monday morning has caused traffic delays that will continue into rush hour.
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Health NZ, GP asked to apologise after man's 'wart' was cancer, finger amputuated
3 Feb 2025The man complained to the Health and Disability Commission about the care provided to him when going through skin cancer.
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Ashburton school drops pounamu pass rule after online outrage
3 Feb 2025Ashburton Intermediate School has dropped a rule requiring students to get a uniform pass to wear a pounamu at school.
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Podmore inquest revisits contentious handling of biker's Olympic selection
"The behaviours of some of the people in our organisation, particularly ... during Olivia's induction, were appalling," Simon Peterson told an inquest.
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SH1 north of Auckland reopened after truck rollover
3 Feb 2025Police say a truck rolled earlier, blocking lanes in both directions near Topuni.
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Emergency crews fight large house fire at Tuakau south of Auckland
3 Feb 2025Emergency crews have been fighting a large house fire south of Auckland on Monday.
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Catholic Bishop warns of money scam using his likeness
3 Feb 2025Bishop Steve Lowe told RNZ he saw a Facebook account posing as him, asking for money from followers online.
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Christchurch crash blocks thoroughfare, one hospitalised
3 Feb 2025A major thoroughfare in Christchurch was blocked on Monday morning for about an hour after a crash between a car and truck.
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