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Wed, 04 May 2022 20:01:19 +1200Last Māori Battalion member receives historic knighthood
The last remaining member of the 28th Māori Battalion says he dedicates his knighthood to all those he served alongside in the war.
Wed, 04 May 2022 18:42:05 +1200
'Trucking people around the country' not the answer to surgery backlog - union
A 73-year-old man has been sleeping in a chair and taking constant pain medication for nine months because his hip replacement operation is overdue.
Wed, 04 May 2022 19:49:26 +1200
Skyrocketing power costs leave people turning to charity
Just over a month since the government scrapped low-use power plans, charities say they are being inundated with people struggling to power their electricity bills.
Wed, 04 May 2022 18:42:05 +1200
'We need to put it somewhere': Countdown on for future of Wellington's waste
Building a new dump on top of Wellington's current facility is shaping up as the most popular option for the capital.
Wed, 04 May 2022 20:10:45 +1200
Calls for Pacific funeral practices to be allowed under future Covid-19 restrictions
New Zealand's first qualified Pacific Island funeral director is calling for better cultural understanding if pandemic restrictions are ever re-imposed.
Wed, 04 May 2022 19:24:28 +1200
Twenty years of forest restoration undone by poor fencing
One man's work to restore native bush on Karaponga Reserve over the past 20 years is being undone by inadequate fencing.
Wed, 04 May 2022 19:04:27 +1200
Sea level rise: Hawke's Bay set to move sooner on coastal erosion measures
Coastal communities in Hawke's Bay could be hit by high sea level rise in the future, leaving them in the lurch.
Wed, 04 May 2022 19:24:28 +1200
Covid-19: Schools say case numbers inform mask approach
Schools say Covid-19 case numbers will influence their approach to wearing face masks this term.
Wed, 04 May 2022 17:39:19 +1200
$86m Budget boost to help people get a driver's licence
The government is increasing support for people who struggle to access driver's licence testing and training.
Wed, 04 May 2022 18:42:47 +1200
Kiwis first in to book Milford Track places
The majority of people who snapped up a booking on the Milford Track are New Zealanders.
Wed, 04 May 2022 16:34:32 +1200
Invercargill councillors lack confidence mayor Shadbolt on top of key issues - report
The latest survey of Invercargill City Council members shows no notable progress on mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt's working relationship with councillors.
Wed, 04 May 2022 17:10:13 +1200
Northern regions' NCEA excellence endorsements rates at odds with rest of NZ
NCEA excellence endorsement rates increased to record levels in Auckland, Waikato and Northland last year.
Wed, 04 May 2022 13:14:15 +1200
Covid-19 update: 24 deaths and 8454 new community cases today
There have been 24 Covid-19 deaths, including a child under 10, and 8454 new community cases in New Zealand today.
Wed, 04 May 2022 16:33:44 +1200
Opening date set for long-delayed Manawatū bridge
A long-awaited bridge connecting two central North Island districts will finally open later this month.
Wed, 04 May 2022 14:38:01 +1200
Auckland residents support proposed $1b climate rate, council says
Auckland Council says its proposal for a one billion dollar targeted rate to address climate change has popular support from residents.
Wed, 04 May 2022 19:39:20 +1200
One dead after car goes into river in Taranaki
A person has died after a serious crash this morning in Waitara.
Wed, 04 May 2022 12:03:59 +1200
Whakaari eruption: Charge against National Emergency Management Agency dismissed
A charge accusing the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) of health and safety breaches leading up to the Whakaari/White Island tragedy has been dismissed.
Wed, 04 May 2022 09:11:41 +1200
Auckland streets risky for pedestrians and cyclists, new research shows
Auckland streets are much more dangerous to get around in compared to leading European capital cities.