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'Hurricane and then this one - rain'
Six weeks after Cyclone Winston, evacuation centres have reopened in Fiji - with heavy rain expected to continue for at least another day. (VIDEO)
Hager accuses police of snooping on travel
Journalist Nicky Hager is taking further legal action against the police, accusing them of snooping on his travel arrangements.
Warning over possible student photo scam
A possible scam is asking New Zealand students to take photos of their hands and feet in exchange for money they say they never see.
Porirua mayor to join Wellington race
Porirua's outgoing mayor, Nick Leggett, will be standing for election in this year's Wellington City mayoral race.
Clark feels 'stadium of 4 million' back her
Helen Clark has told Nine to Noon she feels hugely supported by New Zealand in her bid to be the next UN Secretary General. (VIDEO, AUDIO, COMMENTS)
NZer dies in Australian detention centre
An "altercation" happened just before a New Zealand man died in an Australian detention centre overnight, Labour MP Kelvin Davis says.
Overseas trust activities not NZ's concern - minister
Panama Papers: Any questions about overseas trusts should be directed to the lawyers and companies that set them up, Revenue Minister Michael Woodhouse says.
Security 'at risk' with justice from home
The Ministry of Justice's plan to make some staff work from home raises security concerns, the Public Service Association says. (COMMENTS)
Teams bushwhack and paddle through Tasman
Competitors are finding the five-day 530km Godzone endurance race tough going, a spokesperson says.
Ngata's memory honoured under angry skies
Mourners have gathered to pay homage to Whairiri Ngata, who was instrumental in the establishment of Māori broadcasting, at Hiruharama Marae near Ruatorea.
NZ nominates Clark for UN top job
Prime Minister John Key has announced NZ is nominating Helen Clark for UN Secretary General. (VIDEO, AUDIO, COMMENTS)
Samoa High Commission involved in shell companies
Leaked documents show Samoa's High Commission in Australia was involved in setting up shell companies through Panama.
Trump urges Kasich to quit Republican race
Donald Trump says he will easily win the Republican presidential nomination if John Kasich drops out.
SBW reported to be returning to France
Sonny Bill Williams is reportedly close to returning to French rugby club Toulon for part of the 2016-17 season.
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Proclaimers are on their way
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Young, Muslim, black and representing NZ
Chosen from among 4,588 applicants across the globe, Fatumata Bah is young, Muslim and black - and she's representing New Zealand at the Commonwealth Young Leaders Programme. (AUDIO)
Injustice ignored in Myanmar
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No charges after man killed by tonnes of rock
Worksafe New Zealand will not lay charges over a man's death under 1000 tonnes of sandstone rock at a North Canterbury quarry last year.
NZ's 'world-class' tax system defended
Panama Papers: Prime Minister John Key has rejected any suggestion New Zealand acts as an international tax haven. (AUDIO)
More men backing PNG policies to tackle gender violence
A former Papua New Guinea cabinet minister says there is growing support among men for campaigns to end gender violence.
Air France tries to solve headscarf issue
Air France is willing to let female crew members opt out of flying a new route to Tehran after they were asked to wear a headscarf on their arrival.
New rules for NPC and Heartland Championship
New Zealand Rugby will implement a number of law changes in the upcoming provincial comeptitions this year.
More legal action pending over Ruataniwha Dam
Strips of land allowing public access are the latest issue in the ongoing legal battle over the proposed Ruataniwha Dam in Hawke's Bay.
Ngata's memory honoured under angry skies
Mourners have gathered to pay homage to Whairiri Ngata, who was instrumental in the establishment of Māori broadcasting, at Hiruharama Marae near Ruatorea.
Leak puts NZ laws under scrutiny
ANALYSIS: As tax experts scramble to comprehend a major leak of private documents from Panama, Patrick O'Meara considers the fallout in New Zealand.
Businesses fear economic downturn
Business confidence has taken a dip, with market volatility and softening sales turning sentiment negative.
Velvetleaf infection in several beet seed varieties
Invasive pest weed Velvetleaf has been found in Otago crops in more than just the two main varieties of infected seed, says the Otago Regional Council.
Ngā Manu
From our mountain parrot, the kea, to the bush-dwelling pipipi, to the urban house sparrow, a collection of bird stories and songs.
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