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Fri, 24 Jun 2022 20:39:11 +1200RNZ music special: musicians' musings on Matariki
New Zealand musicians talked to RNZ about what the Māori New Year means to them, as part of coverage of the first Matariki public holiday.
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 19:59:46 +1200In photos: Nation shines with first Matariki holiday celebrations
Matariki is the start of the Māori New Year Matariki - a time for celebration, remembrance, growth and renewal. Here is a snapshot of some of the events and scenes today.
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:27:54 +1200New Zealand needs a new gang strategy - political consensus would be a good start
Comment - The concern about gangs and gang-related violence in New Zealand continues to be highly politicised. The problem is these debates often lack history, context or vision.
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:17:54 +1200Stolen vintage cross returned to church
A vintage cross has been returned to St Matthew-in-the-City Anglican church in central Auckland after it was stolen last month.
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 12:56:17 +1200Matariki: 'This is when we came of age' - Sir Pou Temara
Today's Matariki celebrations signal the maturing of Aotearoa, Sir Pou Temara has said at a hautapu ceremony this morning.
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:19:58 +1200People should be prepared for power outages - Consumer NZ
Yesterday's brief power emergency is a good reminder for people to be prepared for power cuts, a consumer advocacy organisation says.
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:01:58 +1200Murrays Bay stabbings: Man remanded in custody
A 41-year-old man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court today over charges of assault and wounding with intent following an incident on Auckland's North Shore yesterday.
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:13:38 +1200Meth dealer sent back to jail after setting up criminal operation on parole
A prison parolee has been recalled to jail and had extra time added to his existing sentence for setting up a one-man drug-dealing business after he was released.
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:59:40 +1200Search begins after person goes missing at Maruia Falls
A search is being launched for a person missing at Maruia Falls in the Tasman District.
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 07:00:41 +1200Three injured after car bursts into flames on SH2 near Wellington
Emergency services have responded to a serious crash on State Highway 2, Horokiwi, between Wellington and Petone.
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 09:03:46 +1200Slowing housing market offers millennials hope in dire time - mortgage broker
Industry leaders say the slowing housing market should offer millennials some hope, despite home affordability for first-home buyers being the worst it has been in 65 years.
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 20:26:02 +1200'It's a city, not a museum': Wellington council approve district plan
Wellington City Councillors have approved a proposed district plan which will go out for public consultation. But one councillor says plans for an ambitious, liveable city have been "walked back".
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 06:14:16 +1200People gathering outdoors urged to rug up for Matariki stargazing
People planning to head outdoors this long weekend are urged to pack and dress for the conditions.
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 20:26:02 +1200Consumer advocates call for smart-meters as power network shows signs of fragility
Following today's grid emergency, consumer advocates are calling on electricity companies to put power in the hands of the people and roll out smart-meters to avoid future outages.
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 15:50:51 +1200Watch: Police address media after North Shore incident leaves multiple people injured
Four members of the public were stabbed in an incident on the North Shore this morning, Waitematā District Commander Superintendent Naila Hassan says.
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 19:32:26 +1200Wellington's St James Theatre brought back to life
The cherished gilded crown in Wellington's entertainment scene is officially back in business with the reopening tonight of the St James Theatre.
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:02:52 +1200Public can have confidence in Middlemore Hospital despite patient death, DHB says
The public should still have confidence in Middlemore Hospital's emergency department, despite a continuing investigation into a patient's death at the hospital, Counties Manukau DHB says.
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 20:27:27 +1200Resource consent granted for Whakatāne boat harbour
Excitement is growing for the future of Whakatāne as resource consent is granted for the proposed $29 million boat harbour, Te Rāhui Herenga Waka Whakatāne.