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Man killed, three wounded in Auckland shooting
9:36 am todayArmed police have closed off a road and three people are in hospital with gunshot wounds.
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How do I know if an educational app is any good for my child?
11:12 am todayThere are five benchmarks that parents or educators should look for. Audio
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Why we shouldn't take health advice from Elle Macpherson
9:41 am todayExperts and survivors say the supermodel's remarks about cancer are dangerous and could have tragic outcomes.
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Wet and windy weather forecast Saturday, more settled, cooler Sunday
12:17 pm todayA wet and windy Saturday is forecast for some as a front moves up the country with more settled but cooler weather expected on Sunday.
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Final council to vote on whether to keep Māori wards
9:47 am todaySo far, only two out of 44 councils have decided to ditch the positions. Audio
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Nigel Latta diagnosed with terminal cancer
5 Sep 2024The psychologist and media personality says the diagnosis was "probably the most traumatic thing I've ever been through".
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Australian farmers to get fix for methane-laced cow burps before NZ
9:49 am todayA solution to dairy cows' methane-laced burps could be ready to sell to NZ farmers next year, but Australian farmers will get it first. Audio
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Use of force by police rises for year
1:36 pm todayOfficers used force, including firearms, restraints, tasers, dogs, batons and hands, during 7719 events last year.
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Fire and Emergency runs out of money for lifesaving gas monitors
9:47 am todayIt has equipped 51 of NZ's busiest fire stations so far, but lacks funding for another 49. Audio
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Two people injured as two-car crash closes State Highway 2
11:32 am todayPolice said one person was seriously injured and another had moderate injuries after the two-car crash.
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Two arrested after sting on wreckers processing stolen cars
9:08 am todayThe men are charged with receiving stolen vehicles and police aren't ruling out more arrests.
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Young Māori take to social media to embrace their new queen
7:51 am today"My feeds are just full of it" - overwhelming support for Kuini Nga Wai Hono i Te Po. Audio
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Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine provided sustained effectiveness against death, study finds
A major study into the effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccines in New Zealand has found the Pfizer injection provided sustained protection against death. Audio
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Large crowd expected as Far North District votes on Māori ward
9:46 am todayThe council will be one of the last local authorities in the country to choose between scrapping its Māori ward and holding a binding poll at the 2025 election. Audio
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Person killed in Waikato crash
7:12 am todayA person has died in a car crash south west of Hamilton.
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Wellington water usage heading in the right direction, but restrictions still loom
2:43 pm todayWellington region mayors are warning residents to conserve water where possible this summer, despite positive usage modelling. Audio
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The power of school boards: What you need to know
5 Sep 2024Explainer - New Zealand has one of the most devolved education systems in the world. So what's the role of school boards?
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Attempt to refloat grounded Manahau barge could happen Friday
5:53 am todayTraffic and parking will be restricted at Carters Beach from 11am until 2pm.
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Tensions rise over campers living at abandoned golf course
A camper living at the course has threatened visitors with a weapon, locals say, but the men camping there say it's them being harassed.
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Man died after incorrectly being told to self-care at home
5 Sep 2024When Anthony Gooderidge called Healthline while suffering excruciating back pain he was incorrectly told to self-care at home. The next day he was found dead.
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New Kuini takes on father's mantle
1:36 pm todayAll eyes are now on how Kuini Nga Wai Hono i Te Po will continue her father's call for Māori to unite against government policies. Audio
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Secretive legal advice says charter schools likely breach labour rules
Previously confidential legal advice on the school changes has been revealed.
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NZ will retain sovereignty despite joining US space mission - Minister
9:38 am todayDefence Minister Judith Collins says it's important New Zealand is committed to working with security partners on space security. Audio
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SIS report spells out threats facing NZ
5:21 am todayIn 2024, spying has gone high tech - but it's not all cybercrime and internet hacking
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