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New Zealand
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TVNZ did not follow 'proper process' of sharing information, union argues
6 May 2024TVNZ's head of news told the ERA he had considered axing Fair Go and Sunday in December, but did not think it was appropriate to talk to staff at that time.
Union renews call for paid placements for student nurses
Insurance woes: 'We know that consumers are doing it tough'
Pacific
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Fiji govt told to fix 'huge gap in the system' to tackle human trafficking
A human rights lawyer says the Fijian government has neglected the issue of human trafficking and is urging the government to tackle the issue with the same intent as it does drug trafficking. Audio
'Senior portfolios' expected to be taken up by Sogavare's group in new Solomons government
Canadian miner exploring for gold and copper on Bougainville
Sport
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Injury blow to Pulse with Maddy Gordon ruled out for up to 12 weeks
6 May 2024Scans show Gordon has a significant ligament sprain to her ankle after being injured in a game against the Steel on 28 April.
McLaren's Norris wins Miami Grand Prix for first F1 win
New Zealand extends SailGP lead after second place finish in Bermuda final
Politics
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PM Christopher Luxon announces $1.9 billion plan to make NZ safer
6 May 2024The Prime Minister says there will be a "significant investment" in funding for frontline Corrections staffing and services.
Voluntary redundancies at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment bring its tally of job losses to 341
MP Jamie Arbuckle to keep two jobs - and two salaries
Covid-19
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Covid-19 update: 2287 new cases, 19 further deaths
6 May 2024There have been 2287 new cases of Covid-19 reported in the past week, and 19 further deaths attributed to the virus.
Covid-19 update: 2343 new cases, 11 further deaths
Covid-19 update: 2383 new cases, 21 further deaths
World
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Fiji govt told to fix 'huge gap in the system' to tackle human trafficking
A human rights lawyer says the Fijian government has neglected the issue of human trafficking and urges the government to tackle the issue with the same intent it does drug trafficking.
'Work to do' after local election losses - Rishi Sunak
Israeli military begins evacuating Palestinian civilians from Rafah, radio says
Comment & Analysis
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Buyer's market, but not many buyers: Inside the housing market
4 May 2024Analysis - It is a buyer's market but high interest rates are keeping them out; house values have dropped, leaving sellers with reduced bargaining power.
Luxon’s leadership test: what would it take to win back unimpressed NZ voters?
Seal pups and penguin chicks exposed to more UV in Antarctica
Local Democracy Reporting
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The residents who will be hardest hit by congestion charging
6 May 2024South Aucklanders face a lack of reliable and affordable public transport, meaning they'll cop any charges the worst, the local board says.
Iwi defends Māori sites amid Grey District protest
Systems rather than people led to failures, emergency response leader says
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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'Māori Seabed, For Shore!' - Two decades on from the largest hīkoi in a generation
5 May 2024Twenty years has passed since the historic hīkoi against the controversial Foreshore and Seabed Act reached Parliament.
A lot to learn from kura kaupapa Māori - Education Minister
National first introduced piece of Oranga Tamariki Act legislation it now seeks to repeal - Willie Jackson
Business
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The big problems NZ needs to fix, according to the OECD
6 May 2024The country is being told it needs to get inflation under control, balance the books, raise educational achievement, and lift productivity.
Demand from China for NZ red meat weakens
Westpac's profit holds up in face of downturn in economy
Country
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The future of farming: Robots and drones
NZ could have a competitive advantage to be the closest to net zero dairy in the world, fifth-generation farmer Stu Taylor says. Audio
Almost all Canterbury A&P board members set to retire
Bumper harvest brings relief for Kaipara kumara growers
Environment
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Government climate advisor has shipping in its sights
6 May 2024The Climate Change Commission is floating the idea of bringing international shipping into New Zealand's carbon-cutting targets.
The woman fighting climate change with accounting
Northland wants to be the the first region to eradicate wild deer
Media & Technology
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Israeli authorities raid Al Jazeera after shutdown order
6 May 2024The decision to close the Qatari TV network's offices was made on the grounds it threatens national security, Israel's cabinet says.
Problems for news media arose 'too fast' - former media minister Melissa Lee
Time running out for NZ's copper phone network
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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Woman seeks $30k refund from builder as garage sits unfinished
6 May 2024"I think he's blocked me": Roshni Devi says a builder has left her in the lurch with an unfinished job and poorly done flooring.
Indian jewellers sceptical that aggravated crime surge can be reined in
NZ food safety agency monitoring Indian spice mix recalls
RNZ中文
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新西兰没有法定退休年龄,但满65岁可领取养老金
6 May 2024长者关爱系列 -- 新西兰养老金(NZ Super)和其他一些养老金补助从65岁开始发放。对移民来说,在新西兰要领取养老金,还需特别注意对居住年限的要求。
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