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Senior judges' perks revealed: Crown limos and free flights for partners
Salaries range from $559,400 for Supreme Court judges, to $437,000 for Employment Court judges.
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Costumes full of memories go out the door as iconic shop closes
A beloved costume rental outfit in Wellington is shutting down this week, and many outfits with plenty of stories behind them are heading out the door. Audio
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Several injured in London car and sword attack
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'Don't say I neglected my child', mother tells inquest into son's death
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School cellphone ban: What you need to know
30 Apr 2024Explainer - What will a ban on cellphones in schools achieve? Can students use them during lunch breaks? And what happens if you need to contact your child?
Public service cuts: Ministry accused of stealth job losses
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NRL: Capewell, Afoa named for Warriors clash with Knights
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Dunedin leading the swim charge to the Olympics
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Gluten-free batter mix recalled over packaging mishap
A gluten-free batter mix has been recalled due to a mix-up with another batter mix which contains gluten.
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Adam Kay kept a diary throughout his medical career, which formed the basis of his wildly popular memoir called This is Going to Hurt - which was made into a hit TV series. Audio
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Stitching bling, satin & velvet into Toi Māori
The large wall hung quilts of takatāpui fabric artist and storyteller Maungaronga Te Kawa (Ngāti Porou) leap and sparkle as joyous dance. They are blankets of aroha for a world that needs it. Audio
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What we're watching: Home (Season One)
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How recording their latest album helped Sleater-Kinney work through 'incredible grief'
Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker say finishing their band's 11th studio delivered "a sense of purpose" in the face of sudden loss. Audio
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Mata - Tauranga Moana, repeal of 7AA, and the Iwi Chairs forum
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Why staff are 'rage-applying' for new jobs
30 Apr 2024Two out of three professional job applicants admit to applying for numerous roles out of frustration.
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School cellphone ban: What you need to know
30 Apr 2024Explainer - What will a ban on cellphones in schools achieve? Can students use them during lunch breaks? And what happens if you need to contact your child?
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Shock poll shows cuts and repeals are a hard sell
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Peter Hook on playing bass with Joy Division and New Order
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Sarah Watkins: "Music is to be shared"
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LIVE: The Phoenix Foundation play Horsepower at The Hollywood
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Independent Spirit winner is living with incurable brain cancer
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30 with Guyon: Roseanne Liang
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How the coalition plans to replace the Māori Health Authority
The coalition government got rid of the Māori Health Authority in a hurry. What is it doing now instead?
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Minister accused of ‘gaslighting’ over Fast Track Bill
Cabinet Minister Chris Bishop suggested members of the public could submit projects of their own for consideration under the bill.
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What made PM Luxon go cold on Dave Letele
Community leader Dave Letele considered Christopher Luxon a friend - until the PM reacted badly to an open letter he signed decrying racism.
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School cellphone ban: What you need to know
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Where public sector job cuts are coming from so far
Smaller agencies are making deepest cuts as they look to save costs, RNZ data shows.
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What new research about the pandemic shows
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Shock poll shows cuts and repeals are a hard sell
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Australians were asked why they don't order plant-based meat dishes when dining out.