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Teen rapist denied parole after breaching bail 47 times
7 May 2025A psychologists' report assessed Noah Matthews as having "above average" risk of reoffending.
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Steriod use on the rise, says drug checking service
7 May 2025Users are buying substances online through websites and on social media. Audio
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Woman charged with murder over death in Manurewa
7 May 2025A man found fatally injured in South Auckland on Tuesday.
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State of emergency remains for Banks Peninsula as wet weather moves in
7 May 2025The region has been in a state of emergency for almost a week.
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Small number of Wellington houses still without electricity after storm
High winds in the capital saw thousands lose power last week.
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Community mourns 'club legend' who died while playing football
7 May 2025Grant McKeen died doing what he loved.
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Why you should unplug your phone once it's charged
7 May 2025There's been a 17 percent rise in fires started from lithium ion batteries used in phones, hearing aids and power tools, an insurer says. Audio
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Decision to release Mark Lundy wasn't easy - Parole Board
The 66-year-old was twice found guilty of murdering his wife and daughter.
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Speeding car smashes through elderly man's roof
The Whangārei man in his 80s was not at home when the crash happened.
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Hospital evacuation drills identify time it takes to get patients out
7 May 2025Eight hospital evacuation drills have shown up the time it takes to get patients in beds or those hooked up to machines out.
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Long-serving Labour MP David Parker's valedictory address
7 May 2025Parker announced his retirement in April after being in Parliament since 2002.
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Billionaire cleared of breaching NZME Takeover Code
7 May 2025James Grenon bought further shares in NZME in March, shortly before he told NZME about his plans to remove directors and replace them.
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Unemployment rate unchanged at 5.1 percent
7 May 2025The rate is below expectations of 5.3 percent.
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Net profit climbs for Bank of NZ
BNZ chief executive Dan Huggins says it is a solid result in the current economic environment.
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New bill aims to stop animal cruelty through imported products
The proposed bill would require imported products to meet the same animal welfare standards applied locally.
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Renewed calls for cat bylaws as feral numbers surge
8 May 2025The number of feral cats is estimated to be double the number of pet cats. Audio
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'Simple, neat and wrong': ACT calls for social media ban inquiry
The proposed law would require online age verification.
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Six shipbuilders shortlisted to deliver new Cook Strait ferries
7 May 2025Ferry Holdings Limited was created by the government to lead contractual negotiations with shipyards and ports.
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'Do you want the government to solve every problem?' - judge slams social media bill
It should be the parents' job to police young people's social media use, an internet law expert says. Audio
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Oranga Tamariki pins hopes on tech upgrade as more child abuse reported
The ministry has indicated the overhaul will improve how long it takes for a child to be allocated a social worker.
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Vacant chief science advisor role filled, at last
7 May 2025John Roche has been appointed to the top job, almost a year after the PM's former advisor stepped down.
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Anzac Day organisers faced $7000 bill for 15-minute road closure
7 May 2025The long-running Mount Eden Anzac Day parade was forced to scale back after organisers were told they had to pay for a traffic plan.
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Man to appear in court for Auckland city shooting
The shooting left one man seriously injured.
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Convicted double murderer Mark Lundy leaves prison
The 66-year-old has always maintained his innocence, after twice being found guilty of killing his wife and daughter.
