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Police dog punched after burglar caught on roof with loot
5:08 pm todayA man's spree of daylight-armed robberies and night-time burglaries came to an abrupt halt after police busted him on the roof of a bottle store with nearly $3000 worth of stolen loot.
Residents seek answers after years of abuse, poor behaviour from Parnell lodge tenants
Claimants want Children's Minister to front up kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face)
Pacific
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In pictures: Anzac Day commemorations across the Pacific
2:58 pm todayEvents have been held across the Pacific region to mark Anzac Day.
Controversial agreement with Azerbaijan sparks fresh row in New Caledonia
Nambawan Super planning new Port Moresby suburb
Sport
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Former Australian NRL player Terry Hill dies aged 52
The former player is believed to have died from a heart attack in the Philippines.
EPL: Everton inflict major setback on Liverpool's title hopes
Recap: Warriors v Titans NRL Anzac Day game
Politics
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High Court overturns Waitangi Tribunal summons to Karen Chhour
24 Apr 2024The minister was due to give evidence on Friday regarding the government's plans to repeal section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act
Education Ministry cuts: Roles providing support for disabled kids among those proposed to be axed
National emergency response facing 26 separate inquiries: What have we learned
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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Giuliani charged, Trump listed as co-conspirator in Arizona fake elector scheme
The charges stems from efforts to reverse Joe Biden's victory in several states in 2020, based on Trump's false claims he had been re-elected.
US targets airlines' 'junk fees' in new aviation rules
Military horses break free, rampage through London
Comment & Analysis
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Aces in their places: Luxon plays coy over ministers' competence
24 Apr 2024Analysis - The PM framing the demotion of two ministers as the portfolios getting "too complex" is a charitable way of saying they weren't up to the job.
Supermarket facial recognition failure: Why automated systems must put the human factor first
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon meets KPIs on Southeast Asia mission
Local Democracy Reporting
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Wilding pine work 'will go backwards' with reduced funding
2:58 pm todayLand cleared of the pest plants is now "prime for re-infestation".
Is Ōtara town centre really alcohol free?
Northland council continues four-year Māori ward fight in face of government changes
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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'We had a democratic process' for Māori ward, mayor says
23 Apr 2024Gisborne councillors have voiced frustration the central government will make them redo their work.
Kapa haka groups from across Australia compete to qualify for Te Matatini 2025
Treaty of Waitangi: Call for input from 'variety of voices' for revamped exhibition at Te Papa
Business
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Three's Ryan Bridge joining Newstalk ZB?
7:59 am todayHe is first in line to be the new host of Newstalk ZB's Early Edition morning show, according to a report.
Building product concerns dismissed: 'The industry is lacking competition'
Businesses bemoan Anzac Day trading restrictions
Country
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Senior A&P figures hopeful of salvaging this year's NZ Agricultural Show
24 Apr 2024The future of the Christchurch show has been secured, but it remains to be seen whether the 2024 event can go ahead at this stage.
Fiordland wapiti elk: Forest and Bird takes legal action over hunting agreement
Cattle fatally injured after stock truck rolls
Environment
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High levels of toxic algae found in Kāpiti river
5:08 pm todayHigh levels of toxic algae have been found along the Waikanae River in Kāpiti, north of Wellington.
High levels of paralytic shellfish toxins found in Queen Charlotte Sound
Hydrogen fuelling station opens in South Auckland
Media & Technology
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What it takes to make a great movie poster
24 Apr 2024Behind every movie poster you see down at your local cinema multiplex, there might be hundreds of concepts, sketches and preliminary drawings leading towards that one image. Audio
Game Boy at 35: 'I never put it down'
TVNZ still has money for IT upgrade, despite news cutbacks
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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How a revision of nursing registration processes is affecting healthcare migrants
24 Apr 2024Recruiters are divided on the Nursing Council's recent changes to the registration process for healthcare workers educated outside New Zealand.
Remembering the Asian troops who fought at Gallipoli
Kiwi Indians celebrate harvest and new year festivals