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Tracing the dawn of photography in Aotearoa
Disembodied hands and a "confused first-time Tinder user" from 1852 feature in a new book showcasing NZ's colonial-era photography. Audio
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Phoenix maul Macarthur 3-0 in final regular season game
The Wellington Phoenix have ended their regular season with a big win over Macarthur FC.
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Southland teens 'stayed put and followed instructions' - police
The five boys were rescued overnight after getting lost on the Makarewa Falls track in the Hokonui Hills.
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Is this the world's weirdest scam?
Deborah Vankin was surprised to discover one morning that the internet believed she was dead.
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The Briefing
New Zealand
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'I was almost the one in the head-on' - Witness at scene of fatal wrong-way crash that left one dead
27 Apr 2024Police pursued the stolen ute, but abandoned the chase before it collided head-on with another vehicle.
Kaitāia bus driver, 71, sentenced to home detention for kissing 13-year-old boy
The curious case of the Wellington pigeon pincher
Pacific
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Solomon Islands opposition parties combine in race to form government
27 Apr 2024The two main opposition parties are vying with the former prime minister's party to form a government, after an election delivered no clear winner.
Removal of Kiribati High Court judge David Lambourne a 'major setback for justice' - UN
"To lead is to serve" - Governor General to call prime ministerial election in Solomon Islands
Sport
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As it happened: Wellington Phoenix 3, Macarthur 0
27 Apr 2024The Phoenix have beaten Macarthur - but the Premiers Plate won't be decided tonight thanks to Mariners scoring over the Jets. Here is all the action as it unfolded. Audio
Hurricanes suffer first loss of the season against Brumbies
Mea Motu dominates Thai opponent
Politics
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Is NZ bringing in 'Indonesian coal every month to keep the lights on'?
26 Apr 2024Analysis: The Resource Minister said it, but is it true and why does it matter?
After-hours clinics on verge of collapse in some regions
Loopholes will be exploited in new vape rules - experts
Covid-19
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Covid-19 update: 2383 new cases, 21 further deaths
23 Apr 2024There have been 2383 new cases of Covid-19 reported in the past week, and 21 further deaths attributed to the virus.
Long Covid sufferers scared they'll face penalties under government benefit reset
Covid-19 update: 2618 new cases, 8 further deaths
World
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US police officer convicted over shooting death of Christchurch man
27 Apr 2024A US jury has found a former police officer guilty of reckless endangerment after fatally shooting Christian Glass while he was suffering a significant mental health episode.
Thousands rally in Australian capitals to demand gender violence justice
Scott Morrison says he took medication for anxiety while he was prime minister
Comment & Analysis
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What is happening with the housing market?
27 Apr 2024Analysis - The odds are still stacked against property investors, as market conditions continue to favour first-home buyers. Audio
The Week in Politics: Days of drama and demotions
Aces in their places: Luxon plays coy over ministers' competence
Local Democracy Reporting
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Council continues four-year Māori ward fight in face of govt changes
24 Apr 2024A council that played a key role in getting Māori ward polling removed is now lobbying against government plans to reinstate binding referendums.
'We had a democratic process' for Māori ward, Gisborne Mayor says
Georgina Beyer statue to be discussed by Carterton council
In Depth
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30 with Guyon: Roseanne Liang
24 Apr 2024The director of cult hit Creamerie talks to Guyon Espiner about her up-coming Hollywood blockbuster and her love of action film.
How the coalition plans to replace the quickly scrapped Māori Health Authority
Minister accused of ‘gaslighting’ over Fast Track Bill
Te Ao Māori
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Cyber skills programme for tamariki recognised at Māori Language Awards
26 Apr 2024A lot of young people are always online and it's hoped the programme will help them to keep safe.
Oranga Tamariki plan to cut Māori specialist roles causes concern on impacts
Kapa haka groups from across Australia compete to qualify for Te Matatini 2025
Business
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Under-fire juice business owner slammed for 'unethical' fruit sourcing
Jade Tatana, whose products have been recalled over sickness fears, took, juiced and sold 20kg of lemons left out for the community to enjoy.
Consumer optimism plummets in Wellington
New Zealanders over 65 staying in paid work longer to 'transition into retirement'
Country
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How NZ sheep are helping find a cure for Alzheimer's
27 Apr 2024A University of Auckland geneticist says sheep are ideal for testing drugs, due to their longer life span, complex brain structure and genetic similarity to humans.
Canterbury A&P Association's board director paid $75k for landing $5m council deal
Senior A&P figures hopeful of salvaging this year's NZ Agricultural Show
Environment
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Fast-track bill could affect NZ's reputation
26 Apr 2024The ministers responsible for green-lighting major projects need to be open about potential conflicts of interest, says Transparency International. Audio
High levels of toxic algae found in Kāpiti river
High levels of paralytic shellfish toxins found in Queen Charlotte Sound
Media & Technology
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TikTok China parent firm says no plans to sell app
26 Apr 2024If TikTok isn't sold, it will be banned in America - but its parent company says it won't be budging.
What it takes to make a great movie poster
Game Boy at 35: 'I never put it down'
Identity
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Aya Al-Chalabi: 'Ramadan is a re-set'
9 Apr 2024A New Zealand-Arab influencer has been showcasing Muslim faith and culture to a new audience this Ramadan.
Meet the Samoan chemical engineer-turned film maker
Wairoa's Mātangirau sings loudly for Day Two of Te Matatini
IndoNZ
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Chewing over the South Asian fascination with paan in NZ
26 Apr 2024The specialty Indian digestive is becoming increasingly available in main centres nationwide.
How a revision of nursing registration processes is affecting healthcare migrants
Remembering the Asian troops who fought at Gallipoli
