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US attack on Iran: 'Even one life is too much'
23 Jun 2025An Iranian New Zealander says any civilian deaths as a result of the conflict between Israel and Iran is "too much", but maintains that Iran's military regime remains the biggest enemy of its people. Audio
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Mayor rejects dog taskforce amid calls for action from residents
22 Jun 2025Wayne Brown says he acknowledges the rising concerns about roaming dogs, but insists the council is already addressing the issue.
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Family 'saddened, relieved' body found in search for missing Christchurch woman
22 Jun 2025Elisabeth 'Lis' Nicholls suffered from dementia and disappeared, after walking out of the Margaret Stoddart Retirement Village on 4 June.
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The Sampler: What to listen to this week
22 Jun 2025The latest from Quantic, Samia proffers sweet vocal tones and Stereolab return as eccentric as ever.
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New Plymouth ponders first-ever PPP for inner-city revamp
22 Jun 2025The proposal includes removing the Metro Plaza, and the creation of a public walkway and footbridge across the Huatoki.
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Council chief executive calls for more staff as goldmine delays bite
22 Jun 2025Following a raft of complaints about wait times for resource consents, the West Coast Regional Council has conceded it needs to take on more employees.
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Major Cardrona Alpine Resort expansion almost ready to open
22 Jun 2025Soho Basin - which is mostly for intermediate and advanced skiers, and snowboarders - will expand the skifield's footprint by a quarter. Audio
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Critical injuries in West Auckland crash
22 Jun 2025Two people have been critically injured, with two others suffering moderate injures, after a multi-vehicle crash in West Auckland.
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50 police employees caught snooping into slain officer's file
Weeks after Lyn Fleming's death, police launched an internal investigation into alleged misuse of an intelligence database.
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Attack on popular walking track prompts safety measures
22 Jun 2025People are walking in pairs, and witnesses are being urged to speak to police after an attack at a popular Porirua walking track.
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Media in the middle of political skirmishes over sickness and health
22 Jun 2025Polls show health is a huge concern, so it's no surprise it's hotly contested in politics - and the media. This week sick leave suddenly surged to the top of the news agenda.
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The 2025 list of most popular Māori baby names is out
22 Jun 2025Aroha and Ariki remain the most popular Māori baby names for the third year running.
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Are you paying too much for parking?
22 Jun 2025A researcher has found what New Zealanders pay for parking can vary dramatically, even within cities.
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Genetic marker found for rare children's brain disease
An Otago-led team has uncovered a genetic cause for a rare children's brain disorder.
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One dead following Auckland crash
22 Jun 2025A person died after a single-vehicle crash on Springs Road, between Kerwyn Avenue and Smales Road, on Saturday.
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Two people critically injured near Auckland night market
21 Jun 2025The police are still looking for the offender.
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Man suspected of multiple burglaries, car thefts and crashes over 40 minutes
A man is facing multiple charges - suspected of being behind seven early morning burglaries, two car thefts and three crashes over just 40 minutes.
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Police narrow search for missing Christchurch woman
21 Jun 2025The 79-year-old was last seen at the Chateau after disappearing from the Margaret Stoddart Retirement Village.
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The House: Tactics from the 'Scrutiny Week' bear pit
When Parliament undertakes governance of governments, there are always tactics and politics involved.
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Watch: Peters, Collins speak from RNZAF base on Israel-Iran conflict
22 Jun 2025The announcement from the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Defence Minister came after a US strike against Iranian nuclear sites this afternoon.
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Destiny Church protest demands 'un-Kiwi', acting PM says
21 Jun 2025Acting PM labels Destiny Church call for NZ to become a Christian nation as "un-Kiwi," after protesters chanted "no immigration without assimilation" and set flags on fire.
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Scoring the government against its own targets
23 Jun 2025Four of the nine key targets are behind track or face significant risks. But two are ahead of schedule.
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New classrooms for Kura Kaupapa announced
20 Jun 2025The government has announced $28 million will be spent on building more "safe, warm and dry classrooms" for tamariki in Māori full immersion schools.
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Iwi files court action against minister and DOC over Ruapehu ski fields
18 Jun 2025Te Patutokotoko alleges the Crown failed their legal obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi.
