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Scammed couple take Wilson Parking to task over insistence on payment of extra $85 fee
15 Apr 2024A couple say it's unfair how hard they have had to fight to overturn a parking breach after they were scammed in Queenstown.
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Blues forward reveals cancer diagnosis
15 Apr 2024Cameron Suafoa played two Super Rugby Pacific games for the Blues while undergoing radiation treatment for cancer. Video
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New Wellington tunnel: 'An astonishing misunderstanding of transport priorities'
A new underground mega-tunnel in the capital would be a colossal waste of money, opponents of the government's suggestion for the tunnel say.
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Deer deliberately targeted by group in vehicle, one killed, police say
15 Apr 2024Three men are facing charges and two teens referred to Youth Aid after allegedly hitting a group of deer on purpose.
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RSA describes war memorial vandalism as 'sad', 'unacceptable'
15 Apr 2024Ahead of Anzac Day commemorations, the RSA has hit out at a memorial being desecrated. Audio
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Rainbow crossing vandal ordered to pay $16,000
15 Apr 2024Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki says the man is married to his granddaughter.
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Lower Hutt sibling abuse case: Mother granted bail to attend family conference
15 Apr 2024The mother's attendance at the family conference was approved by police and not opposed by the Crown.
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What new research about the pandemic shows
15 Apr 2024And how New Zealand's experience with Covid-19 was very different to most of the world.
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Are EVs still cheaper to run than petrol cars?
Owners of some EVs now pay the same road user charges as diesels - so is it still worth it?
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Covid-19 update: 2618 new cases, 8 further deaths
15 Apr 2024There have been 2618 new cases of Covid-19 reported in the past week, and eight further deaths attributed to the virus.
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Man found dead after running from burglary and into sea
15 Apr 2024Three suspects fled the building site when police arrived.
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Teen charged after police officer injured in driving incident
15 Apr 2024The teenager is facing several charges after the officer suffered facial injuries while trying to stop a fleeing driver.
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Thai visa agents charged after providing fake documents for visitor visa applicants
Immigration New Zealand found more than 100 cases where visitors planned to come to Aotearoa and potentially work illegally in the horticulture and viticulture sectors.
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Couple to leave NZ after 8 years because advisor forgot to apply for visa
15 Apr 2024Newton Santos and his wife, Nubia, paid over $4000 for the service. "As far as we knew, everything was all good." Audio
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Young commuters feeling the pinch as public transport subsidy ends
With half-price fares ending for those aged 16-24, uni students and part-time workers will be "spending an awful lot".
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Fears sick people will 'soldier on' at work with pseudoephedrine
Michael Baker said pseudoephedrine masks Covid-19 symptoms, meaning people could go back to work or school when they are still unwell and contagious. Video
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Dealing with fast spreading pest hits new milestone for Otago Regional Council
9 Apr 2024Efforts to remove wilding conifers from the Queenstown Lakes have hit a major milestone, shifting from management to maintenance only.
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'Gigantic waste of time': Pensioner unit owners worried as sale falls through
15 Apr 2024They thought they were buying their "forever homes" - but say it's now unclear what will happen.
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NZ warned military op could see civilians killed
Judith Collins was told there was no way to rule out "collateral damage" if New Zealand joined a coalition conducting strikes against Houthi rebels. Audio
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Government won't commit to emergency housing support past June
The government wants to reduce emergency housing lists, but may cut a service that helps tenants find homes. Audio
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School classrooms contaminated with asbestos
15 Apr 2024A "sizable number" of schools have unsafe, residual asbestos which requires "immediate" intervention, ministry says.
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Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle
15 Apr 2024Police said the man was unable to be revived and died at the scene.
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Food price hikes stall, thanks to lowered cost of fruit and veges
Tumbling fresh food prices are helping to keep the brakes on consumer inflation.
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Is it the right time to change careers? A consultant answers common questions
12 Apr 2024A careers coach and consultant is advising people not to give up hope as government agencies plan to cut hundreds of jobs. Audio
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