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Rare feather regarded as 'significant piece' of history to be auctioned
15 May 2024It comes from a bird last seen in NZ in 1907, and could fetch thousands of dollars. Audio
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'They are family': Campground boss pleads case for residents
15 May 2024The boss of a popular Nelson campground has made an impassioned plea for long-term residents - many of them elderly - to be able to remain at Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park.
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Watch: Luxon promises no 'bells-and-whistles' coming in Budget
15 May 2024Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says do not expect any curveballs in this month's Budget, but he reaffirmed a commitment to tax relief.
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Tamaki claims responsibility for defacing rainbow crossing
15 May 2024The Destiny Church leader told a public meeting that he instructed his followers to vandalise a rainbow pedestrian crossing.
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Covid FLiRT variants: What you need to know
15 May 2024The dominant Covid subvariant has mutated, giving rise to several new lineages, known as "FLiRT".
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Auckland Transport apologises to mayor, delays parking changes
15 May 2024It had planned to bring in charges for overnight parking, but Wayne Brown said he had no idea it was happening.
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Otago and Canterbury universities record deficits in 2023 - annual reports
Annual reports show Otago and Canterbury universities recorded deficits last year.
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Under-repair highway bridge shut after truckies breach rules
15 May 2024Road closure breaches mean a full closure is needed for State Highway 53 Tauwharenīkau Bridge repairs.
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Saving the planet one lunchbox at a time
15 May 2024If you are using excessive glad wrap around your school lunch sarnies, watch out.
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How easy is it to leave a gang?
As police focus on curbing gang activity, community leaders say arrests won't solve issues that run deeper. Audio
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Car stolen from Waitara with baby inside: Woman charged appears in court
A woman has appeared in court after being arrested in connection with a stolen vehicle that had a baby inside, who was then dumped on the side of the road.
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First glimpse of striking, 100-year, avalanche-proof bridge
15 May 2024It's built to last a century, survive a one-in-250-year landslide and may become a tourist destination in and of itself.
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Live: Risk of tornadoes overnight in western parts of North Island
15 May 2024MetService forecasts strong winds for western parts of the North Island overnight with a risk of tornadoes.
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Man appears in court over gun incident which led to school lockdown
15 May 2024A man has appeared in a Christchurch court on a firearms charge and threatening to kill someone.
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Wairarapa Times-Age newspaper purchased by Stuff
The newspaper's local, rural and real estate was a natural fit for Stuff's regional network, its managing director says.
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Christchurch man found guilty of murdering his 3-month-old baby
Michael Topp will be sentenced for murder and serious assault in July.
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Family's Vanuatu holiday cancelled after four years of planning
A 43-hour detour is the only way for Ed Amon to get to a beach in Vanuatu. Audio
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The Reserve Bank's double-pronged cash plan
15 May 2024The Detail - With banks deserting small towns and leaving just an ATM behind, the Reserve Bank is starting to think about how communities can get better access to money.
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'We don't have the resources' - Police Association doubts gang plan
15 May 2024"We are disturbed that this doesn't come with any evidence," Chris Cahill says of newly announced gang units. Audio
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Future of Wellington's after-midnight bus services to be decided
15 May 2024Metlink currently runs ten bus routes between 1am and 4:30am on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
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Man arrested after Christchurch manhunt locks school down
15 May 2024One person was taken to hospital with moderate injuries and Addington school was put into lockdown during the manhunt .
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New Caledonia unrest sparks calls for travel insurance
A warning for New Zealanders in New Caledonia or those planning to visit - contact your travel insurance providers immediately.
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Researcher hopes award will encourage more women pursue science
15 May 2024Dr Hadee Thompson-Morrison looks at how we can convince plants to take up more essential nutrients leading to better human health outcomes. Audio
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Destiny Church notice with 'Time To Kill' tagline 'extremely concerning'
14 May 2024Ads for a church event show a boy carrying a severed head - an apparent reference to David and Goliath - and bearing the tagline "Time to kill".
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