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"You can't get a ticket": Phoenix sell out match against Melbourne Victory
A sellout crowd is certain as it's just one day til Wellington Phoenix chants ring out across the city. The nix are playing the Melbourne Victory at a packed Cake...
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King Charles' in 'good spirits" as he attends garden parties
King Charles has been attending garden parties as he returns to public duties. The monarch returned to work in late April, about two months after it was announced...
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Report finds the high financial cost of workplace bullying
The Workplace Relations and Safety Minister's being urged to address the huge cost of workplace bullying. A report by the Human Rights Commission and KPMG has found...
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Farmers look at Fonterra's new strategy with 'cautious optimism'
Federated Farmers says most farmers are looking at Fonterra's change in strategy with cautious optimism. The dairy giant's signalled its intent to divest well-known...
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Biden agrees to presidential debates, earlier dates set
After months of goading, Donald Trump has his wish. Joe Biden has finally agreed to presidential debates, but on a different schedule. He released a video on social...
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"The medical pipeline has not yet been fixed": Junior doctors begin another strike
Hundreds of appointments and surgeries have been cancelled as junior doctors begin another strike. They’re continuing to fight for better pay and work conditions....
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Slow economic growth presents regional infrastructure opportunities
There's a small silver lining for regional councils amid slowing local economic growth. The March Infometrics Monitor reveals economic activity has increased just...
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NZ is unable to match New South Wales' offer for police
Labour's anticipating many Kiwi police officers will take up New South Wales' incentivised offer. The state is 1500 officers short and has announced it'll fast-track...
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Roman Travers: New Zealand can't afford tax cuts
With any promise there’s always an element of wiggle room, misinterpretation, or perhaps reversing out at high speed. Although I have huge admiration for anyone...
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Could a weight loss drug help your heart?
A UK study has found that obesity jabs could reduce health risks. Researchers looked at semaglutide, otherwise known as Wegovy and Ozempic, and found that the weekly...
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Roman Travers: Finally, there is good news
If you feel as though you’ve been living in some kind of whack job, futuristic Netflix series when it comes to this country’s deplorable attitude to crime and our...
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Christchurch Call transitions to new phase as technology advances
It's thought the Christchurch Call's refresh is in-line with technology's rapid evolution. The call —designed to battle online extremism and hate content— is becoming...
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National Gang Unit a good idea "in theory" - Police Association President
Some police officers are sceptical about the Government's new crackdown on gangs. The Police Minister and Police Commissioner have announced the establishment of...
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"Political football": Education expert says charter schools are a "contentious" model
There are concerns the Government's charter schools plan could be a political football. Associate Education Minister David Seymour's announced more than $150 million...
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Inflation trends down ahead of Australia's budget announcement
Australia’s federal budget is due today. With gross debt predicted to rise above $1 trillion by 2026, Treasurer Jim Chalmers is walking a tightrope between offering...
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Sam Cane's retirement not "necessarily a bombshell" - Elliott Smith
All Blacks Captain Sam Cane has announced his retirement from the international stage. From next year he’ll take up a three-year contract with Suntory in Japan,...
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'Hidden salt' in processed food outstrips healthy benchmarks
There are calls for the government to better regulate salt content in our processed foods. Research from Otago and Auckland universities reveals about two thirds...
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"Storm in a teacup": Waitangi Tribunal summons doesn't set a precedent
It's thought a Court of Appeal decision finding the Waitangi Tribunal could summon ACT MP Karen Chhour doesn't set a precedent for future cases. The decision overturned...
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New teachers are not being set up to succeed
New teachers across the country are not being set up to succeed, according to the Education Review Office (ERO). Two thirds of principals are reporting new teachers...
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Gavin Grey: Europe correspondent on UK proposal to ban protest groups and new device cutting hospital time for cancer patients
A new proposal could see protest groups in the UK banned in a similar way to terrorist organisations. Extracts of an upcoming report show recommendations will...
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Wellington Phoenix nil-all draw, Warriors loss, Dame Lisa Carrington pipped in K1 500 canoe sprint
In the A-League semi-finals, the Wellington Phoenix had a nil-all draw against the Melbourne Victory. The Phoenix return home this Saturday for the second leg of...
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"A revenue grab": Heart of the City CEO on 24 hour parking charges in Auckland CBD
Big changes are coming to parking in Auckland’s CBD. Auckland CBD residents and visitors will be stung with new 24-hour parking charges covering overnight, at weekends...
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UK continues dealing arms to Israel, situation "not comparable" to US
Unlike the US, the UK is not withholding arms to Israel. Foreign Secretary David Cameron said that their position is not comparable with that of the US, since the...
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"We are not cheap": Minimal impact expected from increasing tourism levy
There's doubts a potential raising of the international visitor levy will impact tourism numbers. Overseas visitors pay $35 collected through visa applications,...
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Govt asked to "cobble together" funding to save archival programme
Archives New Zealand's shutting down its digital archiving programme. It's part of an initiative to digitise historically significant images and documents. But...
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Early cold snap threatens power grid as projects run behind
A potential power outage is looming in the chilly air. Many parts of the country have seen temperatures dropping below zero with an early season cold snap. Electricity...
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"It's a shambles": Police clear US uni encampment, 33 arrested
Another pro-Palestine encampment was cleared by Police, resulting in the arrest of 33 protestors. Hundreds of police stormed the grounds at Washington’s George...
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Jetstar's 'insignificant' operation overtakes Air NZ in reliability
Air New Zealand's reliability has fallen, and it's trailing Jetstar in figures for last month as it grapples with engine problems. Only 77% of its domestic flights...
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"Back to the drawing board" in Council's efforts to de-list heritage buildings
A Wellington City Councillor says the fight isn't over to remove the heritage listing from derelict buildings. RMA Minister Chris Bishop has signed off on the council's...
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School lunches: Dropping funding and maintaining nutrition a tall order
A public health academic says David Seymour's claims he can reduce funding for the school lunch programme while delivering the same results is a big call to make....
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