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Police hunt for duo following reports of Upper Hutt robbery and car-jacking

rnz.co.nzPolice hunt for duo following reports of Upper Hutt robbery and car-jackingA manhunt is underway for two people following reports of a robbery and car-jacking north of Wellington.

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Election campaign 27 October as it happened: Early voting open, with less than two weeks to election day

rnz.co.nzElection campaign 27 October as it happened: Early voting open, with less than two weeks to election dayFollow the latest with RNZ's live coverage above.

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Stalled opening of Waitākere Hospital intensive care unit a 'smack in the face' for community, leader says

rnz.co.nzStalled opening of Waitākere Hospital intensive care unit a 'smack in the face' for community, leader saysThe stalled opening of Waitākere Hospital's long awaited intensive care unit is a "smack in the face" for the community, a West Auckland leader says.

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Rightful homes for more than 200 stolen garden gnomes sought by police

rnz.co.nzRightful homes for more than 200 stolen garden gnomes sought by policeThe owners of more than 200 stolen garden gnomes and other ornaments are being sought by police after being found during a search warrant.

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‘Outrageous absurdity’ - couple living in apartment’s fears over waterfront Ferris wheel

rnz.co.nz‘Outrageous absurdity’ - couple living in apartment’s fears over waterfront Ferris wheelA couple living opposite the site of a proposed ferris wheel on Auckland's waterfront is concerned about how it would affect the view from their apartment, as well as noise, pollution, and potential seismic risk.

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Injured Kiwis left to 'fall off the cliff' as approval of ACC claims becomes harder

rnz.co.nzInjured Kiwis left to 'fall off the cliff' as approval of ACC claims becomes harderA Wellington lawyer is worried it's becoming harder to get ACC claims approved.

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NZ First announces $4b 'Commonsense Express' plan for rail

rnz.co.nzNZ First announces $4b 'Commonsense Express' plan for railNew Zealand First has announced a 10-point rail policy, building on its commitment to trial commuter rail in Canterbury and bring back the Southerner Train as well as commitments from the coalition already underway.

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New central Hamilton station and hourly trains to Auckland in Te Huia revamp proposal

rnz.co.nzNew central Hamilton station and hourly trains to Auckland in Te Huia revamp proposalA new central Hamilton railway station and hourly trains to Auckland are focal in a plan proposed to revamp inter-regional passenger train service Te Huia.

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Gap narrows between National and Labour in new poll

rnz.co.nzGap narrows between National and Labour in new pollThe two major parties have narrowed the gap between them, with National dropping to 29 points and Labour remaining the same on 27 percent.

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Dog Ruger was on a lead when Henare Heta shot him, High Court finds

rnz.co.nzDog Ruger was on a lead when Henare Heta shot him, High Court findsA simmering feud over chickens killed by roaming dogs came to a head when a man shot his neighbour's pet in the backside.

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Sensible Sentencing Trust removes images of politicians from attack advertisement

rnz.co.nzSensible Sentencing Trust removes images of politicians from attack advertisementThe Sensible Sentencing Trust says it has removed images of Chris Hipkins, Chlöe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson from an attack advertisement, but not the message.

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'He's dead': Teen's boast before filming bloody video following stabbing of Kaea Karauria

rnz.co.nz'He's dead': Teen's boast before filming bloody video following stabbing of Kaea Karauria"He's dead. We stabbed him because we're Bay dogs."

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Ashhurst locals say they have no connection to their new electorate

rnz.co.nzAshhurst locals say they have no connection to their new electorateAs the election nears, people in Ashhurst have renewed rage over being included in the Wairarapa electorate.

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NZ First candidate Ron Mark blames 'woke b******t' for HMNZ Manawanui sinking

rnz.co.nzNZ First candidate Ron Mark blames 'woke b******t' for HMNZ Manawanui sinkingNew Zealand First candidate Ron Mark has denied any suggestion that his campaign advertisement blaming "woke b******t of diversity, equity and inclusiveness" for the sinking of HMNZ Manawanui has anything to do with it being captained by a woman.

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Eden Park: Getting the ground ready using decades of data

rnz.co.nzEden Park: Getting the ground ready using decades of dataEden Park is getting ready for another big summer of sport and entertainment, transforming from a rugby stadium to a cricket ground to a concert venue - and often back again - sometimes in the space of just a few days.

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Silver Fern's gesture to boisterous Australian crowd - 'I just had enough'

rnz.co.nzSilver Fern's gesture to boisterous Australian crowd - 'I just had enough'Silver Fern livewire Maddy Gordon says she'd had enough of the constant booing when she mocked the boisterous Australian crowd in the third Test in Sydney.

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'I just had enough': Silver Fern's gesture too boisterous for Australian crowd

rnz.co.nzSilver Fern's gesture to boisterous Australian crowd - 'I just had enough'Silver Fern livewire Maddy Gordon says she'd had enough of the constant booing when she mocked the boisterous Australian crowd in the third Test in Sydney.

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Waiouru fire spreads over 3800ha, South Island blaze contained

rnz.co.nzWaiouru fire spreads over 3800ha, South Island blaze containedThe wind has eased in the central North Island, allowing firefighters tackling a fire burning east of Waiouru to resume ground and aerial operations.

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Te Tai Tokerau could be the electorate to watch

rnz.co.nzTe Tai Tokerau could be the electorate to watchOf Aotearoa's seven Māori seats, Te Tai Tokerau is probably the most contested and the hardest to call.

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Sand-related toys will need to be tested for asbestos before being sold in New Zealand

rnz.co.nzSand-related toys will need to be tested for asbestos before being sold in New ZealandAny toys containing sand will soon require testing to prove they are asbestos-free before they can be sold in New Zealand.

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‘Sense of responsibility’: Qiulae Wong on quest to become the first Asian leader of a political party in Parliament

rnz.co.nz‘Sense of responsibility’: Qiulae Wong on quest to become the first Asian leader of a political party in ParliamentUp close and personal with Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong on the campaign trail discussing immigration, racist rhetoric and the country's diverse future.

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‘Sense of responsibility’: Qiulae Wong on quest to become the first Asian leader of a political party in Parliament

rnz.co.nz‘Sense of responsibility’: Qiulae Wong on quest to become the first Asian leader of a political party in ParliamentUp close and personal with Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong on the campaign trail discussing immigration, racist rhetoric and the country's diverse future.

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'The green cow': World's Jersey breeders coming to New Zealand

rnz.co.nz'The green cow': World's Jersey breeders coming to New ZealandDozens of dairy farmers from across the world are set to visit New Zealand next year as part of the World Jersey Conference 2027.

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US suspends visa-free travel for Chinese visitors to Northern Marianas

rnz.co.nzUS suspends visa-free travel for Chinese visitors to Northern MarianasThe United States has suspended a special visa-free travel programme for Chinese nationals visiting the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), citing national security concerns, human smuggling and other criminal activities.

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Child assaulted at Myers Park in stable condition, accused gets name suppression

rnz.co.nzChild assaulted at Myers Park in stable condition, accused gets name suppressionA child who was assaulted at a central Auckland park over the weekend is in a stable condition.

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What will Prada closure mean for Queen Street?

rnz.co.nzWhat will Prada closure mean for Queen Street?Luxury retail brand Prada will close its Queen Street outlet on Wednesday, but one retail consultant isn't expecting it to have a big impact on the street.

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Start-up companies attracting larger investments amid record growth

rnz.co.nzStart-up companies attracting larger investments amid record growthMore established start-up companies are attracting larger investments with the first half of the year seeing record growth.

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Property sector's 25 percent gender pay gap

rnz.co.nzProperty sector's 25 percent gender pay gapNew Zealand's property sector has a gender pay gap of almost 25 percent, the Property Council says.

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Electorates to watch: Te Tai Tokerau

rnz.co.nzElectorates to watch: Te Tai TokerauOf Aotearoa's seven Māori seats, Te Tai Tokerau is probably the most contested and the hardest to call.

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'A balm for my soul': New Zealand's favourite piece of piano music

rnz.co.nz'A balm for my soul': New Zealand's favourite piece of piano musicBeethoven was the top composer, receiving the most votes overall, and securing nine pieces in the top 50 list.

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Base jumper who got stuck on side of Auckland hotel appears in court

rnz.co.nzBase jumper who got stuck on side of Auckland hotel appears in courtA base jumper who became stuck on the side of an Auckland hotel by his parachute has appeared in court.

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Labour pledges to help public housing tenants buy their homes

rnz.co.nzLabour pledges to help public housing tenants buy their homesLabour is promising to help public housing tenants buy their own homes, putting $100 a week towards their deposits under a new rent-to-buy scheme.

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Child assaulted at Myers Park in stable condition

rnz.co.nzChild assaulted at Myers Park in stable conditionA child who was assaulted at a central Auckland park over the weekend is in a stable condition.

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Staff at Hamilton private hospital strike, say pay is less than public-sector

rnz.co.nzStaff at Hamilton private hospital strike, say pay is less than public-sectorTechnical staff and nurses at a private hospital are striking in Hamilton today, saying some technicians are paid hundreds less than their public-sector colleagues.

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Tamaki Makaurau candidate vote has become a 'constitutional cluster' - Seymour

rnz.co.nzTamaki Makaurau candidate vote has become a 'constitutional cluster' - SeymourDavid Seymour says he has been trying to work out constitutionally what will happen if resigned Labour Party candidate Kerrin Leoni wins the Tamaki Makaurau seat.

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Australian shop owner finds nearly 30-year-old Magnum Ego ice cream in freezer

rnz.co.nzVictorian shop owner finds nearly 30-year-old Magnum Ego ice cream in freezerAsh Stanbridge posted the discovery on social media, sparking load of memories of the Magnum Ego.

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Sand-related toys will need to tested for asbestos before being sold in New Zealand

rnz.co.nzSand-related toys will need to tested for asbestos before being sold in New ZealandAny toys containing sand will soon require testing to prove they are asbestos-free before they can be sold in New Zealand.

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Travellers go through airport three times as wind causes chaos in Wellington

rnz.co.nzTravellers go through airport three times as wind causes chaos in WellingtonWellingtonians are finally getting home after wild weather caused chaos for airline services in and out of the capital on Monday.

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Waiouru fire spreads over 2800ha, South Island blaze contained

rnz.co.nzWaiouru fire spreads over 2800ha, South Island blaze containedStrong winds are pushing smoke from a large scrub fire near the Desert Road towards Moawhango communities, as it continues to rage inside the Waiouru military zone.

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Damian McKenzie and Beauden Barrett set to combine again for All Blacks against Scotland

rnz.co.nzDamian McKenzie and Beauden Barrett set to combine again for All Blacks against ScotlandDamian McKenzie is set to start at first-five for the All Blacks in their Nations Championship test against Scotland in Edinburgh - and almost certainly in tandem with fullback Beauden Barrett.

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Typhoon In-fa could become super typhoon before reaching Northern Marianas

rnz.co.nzTyphoon In-fa could become super typhoon before reaching Northern MarianasTyphoon In-fa could intensify into a super typhoon by Thursday before passing through the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) near Pagan Island on Friday, according to the US National Weather Service (NWS) in Guam.

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Council votes to restore protections for Waikanae urupā after 56 years

rnz.co.nzCouncil votes to restore protections for Waikanae urupā after 56 yearsThe Kāpiti Coast District Council has voted to restore protections to a Māori burial ground after more than fifty years of challenges by iwi.

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'Strengthening ties' or 'Shameful'?: Why Israel's new Pacific status is splitting the region

rnz.co.nz'Strengthening ties' or 'Shameful'?: Why Israel's new Pacific status is splitting the regionIsrael's inclusion into the Pacific region's main political body has drawn sharply contrasting reactions across the region.

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India cricket coach has warning for his players ahead of latest Black Caps game

rnz.co.nzIndia cricket coach has warning for his players ahead of latest Black Caps gameThe demands are high in the Indian cricket camp and despite winning the first two games on their tour of New Zealand, their coaching staff want more.

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Search for missing kayaker near Auckland's Cornwallis Beach continues

rnz.co.nzSearch for missing kayaker near Auckland's Cornwallis Beach continuesThe search for a missing kayaker off the coast of Mill Bay in West Auckland is resuming.

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Teenagers arrested following shooting in Manurewa

rnz.co.nzTeenagers arrested following shooting in ManurewaTwo teenagers have been arrested in relation to a shooting in Manurewa on Saturday.

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Christopher Luxon expects enrolment rates to be higher than previous elections

rnz.co.nzChristopher Luxon expects enrolment rates to be higher than previous electionsNational's leader Christopher Luxon expects enrolment rates will be higher this year than in previous elections, despite changes to enrolment rules.

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Brand new Waitākere Hospital intensive care unit sitting empty

rnz.co.nzBrand new Waitākere Hospital intensive care unit sitting emptyA brand new intensive care unit at Auckland's Waitākere hospital sits empty, fully equipped, but with no money budgeted to run it yet.

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Strong winds forecast to ease, cold weather and 'yo-yo temperatures' on way

rnz.co.nzStrong winds forecast to ease, cold weather and 'yo-yo temperatures' on wayStrong winds that have been battering the country and fanning scrub fires are easing - but cold weather is in store.

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'Talking hateful things': Kiwi Indians face racism at home

rnz.co.nz'Talking hateful things': Indian Kiwis face racism at homeFor over a century, Indian Kiwis have called New Zealand home. So why today do they still face calls to 'go back to where they came from'?