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Strict laws control space launches from New Zealand - Rocket Lab
4 Sep 2024It follows criticism from a security expect who says launches that support US military aims have not been questioned enough.
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Why your babysitting bill is getting more expensive
These days, babysitters have qualifications - and aren't just the 15-year-old neighbour, an agency says. Audio
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Woman's banking struggles - to give money back
A woman who received thousands of dollars in an accidental transfer says it was more difficult to return the money than expected. Audio
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The pricing model that has left Oasis fans fuming
4 Sep 2024The Cure's Robert Smith might call it "a greedy scam" but the in-demand ticket pricing putting Oasis fans in a huff is here to stay, says Consumer NZ. Audio
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Forensic pathologist gives evidence in Polkinghorne trial
4 Sep 2024The defence has called an expert forensic pathologist to give evidence on whether Pauline Hanna died by suicide or was murdered.
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Christchurch told not to spend more money on potentially hosting Commonwealth Games
4 Sep 2024Instead, its been recommended the council support a national bid led by the New Zealand Olympic Committee.
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How the H5N1 bird flu strain is spreading in Antarctica
4 Sep 2024The "'really scary thing" is the range of species affected, veterinary professor Brett Gartrell says. Audio
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'Patient' Greymouth residents still blocked from accessing homes due to slip
4 Sep 2024Residents affected by a slip in Greymouth have been praised for being patient as contractors worked to clear and stabilise the ground.
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More charges laid over sect member's alleged historic offending against children
The number of historical sex charges laid against a Northland man who was part of a secretive sect has tripled since police arrested him last month.
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Two rail workers hurt after hitting power lines
4 Sep 2024Trains throughout the city were delayed on Wednesday morning after a major line was closed due to an accident.
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Far North District Council vote on Māori wards postponed
4 Sep 2024The vote will be held on Friday to avoid a clash with the final day of Kiingi Tuheitia's tangi.
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'Unwelcome, insulting, and degrading': Councillor's expletive-laden rant a breach
4 Sep 2024Hamilton councillor Andrew Bydder's outburst drew 23 complaints.
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Mill closures: #RescueRuapehu campaign launched to save hundreds of jobs
4 Sep 2024The community surrounding a forestry products mill is desperately trying to save it from closing, launching a petition urging the government to intervene. Audio
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'One sale is one too many': Alcohol sold to minors in Northland
4 Sep 2024Two liquor stores have been caught selling alcohol to minors in the latest sting carried out by police and public health officers.
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Boy, 8, allegedly attacked and killed with hammer as he slept
The boy died from his injuries and two other victims were seriously hurt.
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The Prodigy and Chase & Status to headline Electric Avenue
4 Sep 2024A bumper lineup of international and local acts has been revealed for next year's Electric Avenue festival with two top-drawer names heading up proceedings.
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Waipara blaze still burning after almost a week
4 Sep 2024Firefighters battling a blaze in Waipara say overnight rain has both helped and hindered their cause.
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Rest home needed for Wairoa to help look after elderly
4 Sep 2024A Wairoa social worker is calling on the government to help build a new rest home for the town to relieve whānau of stress from looking after their elderly. Audio
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Grounded Manahau barge 'unfit for purpose', former harbourmaster says
4 Sep 2024The barge which has grounded on Westport's Carter Beach was a disaster waiting to happen, David Barnes says.
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Power cut in Auckland's Onehunga after crash
4 Sep 2024Power was out to homes and businesses from Authur Street south, and between State Highway 20 and Onehunga Mall.
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Patients queue at clinics around Auckland before opening at health clinics
4 Sep 2024New Zealand's largest operator of low-cost GPs - Tamaki Health - says at least five of its walk-in clinics in Auckland have had patients queuing ahead of opening hours.
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Ronald McDonald Houses may need to charge for accommodation
Ronald McDonald House Charities may be forced to charge families of sick children who stay in their accommodation, due to a triple threat of rising costs, surging demand and a significant decline in…
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Screen time before bed has little impact on sleep - study
4 Sep 2024But using phones and laptops while in bed leads to a worse night's rest, according to a new study on children's sleep.
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MSD bans 'deceptive and underhanded' use of fake social media profiles
4 Sep 2024RNZ inquiries have revealed the ministry secretly used the fake profiles for years, before suspending the practice in 2021 when Parliament was asked about it.
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