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Govt must act to break supermarket duopoly - consumer watchdog
Even more drastic change than the grocery commissioner's plans to ramp up regulation and enforcement is needed, Consumer NZ says
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Are things looking up for retailers at last?
Things were bad in August, but not quite as bad as July.
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Investors upset as cosmetics company Kester Black put into administration
4 Sep 2024Cosmetics firm bought by Otago founder's husband but shareholders say they've been shortchanged.
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'Perfect storm': The impact of drought in Hurunui district
Farmers and community leaders in North Canterbury tell RNZ about the ongoing drought, tough economic conditions and how the locals have been supporting each other.
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Kiingitanga advisor embraces politicians at Tuurangawaewae
4 Sep 2024Rahui Papa also spoke of cousins from across the globe, saying Kiingi Tuheitia was a "global citizen" and it is a testament to that to see them all return to Tuurangawaewae. Video
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Pauline Hanna's death not consistent with strangulation, pathologist says
An Australian forensic pathologist has told the jury in Philip Polkinghorne's murder trial he does not believe Hanna's death was suspicious.
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Road near Auckland Airport closed after crash
4 Sep 2024Police say they have closed a Papatoetoe road after a pedestrian was hit by a car.
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Council asks government to do more to minimise problem gambling harm
4 Sep 2024Christchurch has more pokie machines per capita than any other main centre and the council is worried about the rise in online gambling.
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Horse rider urges drivers to 'pass wide and pass slow'
A woman whose childhood memories were wiped out in a horsing accident wants the law changed to recognise horse riders as vulnerable road users. Audio
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Police custody officer charged with supplying cocaine, possessing ecstasy
4 Sep 2024The 32-year-old has been suspended and an employment process is ongoing, police say.
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When does daylight saving start and why?
4 Sep 2024When do the clocks switch over? Why do we observe it? And how do you check the time on your phone is accurate?
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Adding up how much the Invercargill mayor's actions have cost ratepayers
4 Sep 2024Investigations into the behaviour of Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark have cost ratepayers more than $60,000 this year.
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Retirement crisis looms as households chew through savings
4 Sep 2024About 20% of retirees have less than a year's worth of savings to maintain their current lifestyle, a new report has found. Audio
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Police took murder-accused to property where 8-year-old was killed
4 Sep 2024A neighbour of an eight-year-old boy who was violently killed in Hamilton says there had been trouble at the house in the past.
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Kiwi actually an Australian immigrant, experts say
Some species long thought to be native to New Zealand are actually Australian immigrants, new research has found. Audio
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Towing vessel on site to assist with stranded Manahau barge
4 Sep 2024"The weather is good, the tides are favourable and the specialist recovery team's plan to refloat Manahau is on track," a Westland Mineral Sands spokesperson says.
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Winter 2024 was the third-warmest on record
Five of New Zealand's six warmest winters have occurred since 2020.
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Relief teachers cut from early childhood centre pay parity scheme
The government said the change would reduce administration costs.
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ACC does u-turn after $74 million restructure
A $74m restructure scrapped one-on-one case managers for thousands of clients - now 'gaps' in the new system have forced the agency to reinstate them.
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Education Ministry considers major changes to schools' official goals
4 Sep 2024The government wants to add ensuring children attend class to schools' legislated objectives.
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Mental Health Minister defends funding criteria amid criticism
A collective of rainbow groups says the amount required to match government funding makes it "nearly impossible" to apply. Audio
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Doocey's tourist levy claims not backed up by the evidence - airlines rep
His advice says there will be no "significant" decrease in visitors due to the levy hike. Audio
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Stiff penalties proposed for supermarkets after no improvement
The Commerce Commission says it's planning to ramp up regulation and enforcement.
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Kainga Ora takes action over unpaid tenant rent
In one of dozens of cases being taken to the Tenancy Tribunal, a Wellington woman owed $34,440 in rent arrears.
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