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    Flood-hit Wellingtonians want financial support

    Catherine Leech and her partner Barnaby Bocock. Photo: RNZ

    Flood-hit Wellingtonians want financial support

    A group of Wellington residents affected by floods two months ago are calling on local and central govt for financial support to protect their homes.

    Iranian-Americans protest NZ World Cup match in LA

    Banners of an Iranian political activist Reza Pahlavi and flags of the US, Iran and Israel are...

    Iranian-Americans protest NZ World Cup match in LA

    Iran have kicked off their World Cup in Los Angeles in front of a crowd consisting of both fans cheering them on and Iranian Americans waving symbols of protest against the Tehran government.

    Drink driving rates fall for young people, rise for over 55s

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    Drink driving rates fall for young people, rise for over 55s

    The number of people convicted of drink driving has declined by nearly 10 percent over the past 9 years with younger New Zealanders leading the charge.

    Labour pledges free maternity scans

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    Labour pledges free maternity scans

    Pregnant women will be eligible for free maternity scans, Labour is promising, as part of its 'Medicard' scheme.

    Aussies among world's top online news consumers

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    Aussies among world's top online news consumers

    A global study shows Australia among the top nations embracing paid online news, with many citing concerns over disinformation as a key reason.

    Woman assaulted by partner burnt down his 'man cave'

    Laura Williams burned down her partner's car workshop or "man cave" nine hours after he assaulted...

    Woman assaulted by partner burnt down his 'man cave'

    A woman has been found guilty of burning down her partner’s “man cave” after voice messages sent moments before the blaze showed a “threat of fire”.

    $30 million wasted on failed border security project

    Immigration Minister Erica Stanford. Photo: RNZ/Nick Monro

    $30 million wasted on failed border security project

    Immigration Minister Erica Stanford has issued a scathing takedown of her ministry, saying officials "deliberately withheld" information about a failed technology upgrade.

    Hipkins stands by public transport cap costing

    Labour leader Chris Hipkins. His party has estimated a net cost of $65 million a year for its...

    Hipkins stands by public transport cap costing

    Chris Hipkins has rejected a suggestion the Labour Party has blown its first election-year policy announcement.

    Seymour apologises for violent rhetoric in email to abuse victim

    Associate Education Minister David Seymour. Photo: RNZ

    Seymour apologises for violent rhetoric in email to abuse victim

    Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour has apologised to a woman after he emailed her saying: "Are you ready to accept you've just had a beating?"

    New podcast helps people tell their sleep stories

    Dr Liesel Mitchell in the studio at OAR FM.

    New podcast helps people tell their sleep stories

    When Dr Liesel Mitchell was diagnosed with a sleep condition called narcolepsy, little did she know it would provide the inspiration for helping others with their sleep.

    Mum's last hope: Family appeals for help funding life-saving cancer treatment

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    Mum's last hope: Family appeals for help funding life-saving cancer treatment

    Tracey Buist-Eastwick aged 58, is the heart of her family.

    Waikouaiti’s Silver Silkies

    Waikouaiti’s Silver Silkies

    These three senior and very hardy women were out body boarding at Waikouaiti beach this morning in quite cool temperatures.

    Eight dead after B-52 bomber crash in California

    Smoke rises from a blackened part of Edwards Air Force Base after the crash. Photo: Reuters

    Eight dead after B-52 bomber crash in California

    A US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California, killing all eight crew members on board.

    Man can't claim full insurance after fall through bathroom floor

    Man can't claim full insurance after fall through bathroom floor

    A homeowner who stepped out of his shower and fell through the bathroom floor is one of a growing number of people caught out by insurers' approach to gradual damage.

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    Concerns after hospital builder loses Corrections work

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    Concerns after hospital builder loses Corrections work

    Health New Zealand is brushing aside concerns about massive contracting company CPB, after the firm lost its contract to oversee the building of a North Island prison.

    Library ‘hive of activity, a haven’

    8-month-old daughter Daisy at the South Dunedin Library yesterday.  PHOTO: LINDA ROBERTSON

    Library ‘hive of activity, a haven’

    A local mother has skipped trips to the city centre in favour of the new South Dunedin library facilities thanks to all the toys available.

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    Building permits plummet in South Dunedin over flood fears

    Russell Lund. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Building permits plummet in South Dunedin over flood fears

    Building permits in South Dunedin have plummeted more than 80% amid fears the impact of flooding has caught up with the low-lying suburb.

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    Rape accused’s defence claims woman lied to police

    Robert Anthony Scott. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Rape accused’s defence claims woman lied to police

    A woman who accused a Dunedin businessman of rapes and assaults has repeatedly lied to police and ‘‘manipulated’’ witnesses, the defence says.

    ‘Reasonable care’ could have saved baby: HDC

    HNZ Southern chief medical officer Dr David Gow was apologetic for the lack of care. PHOTO: ODT...

    ‘Reasonable care’ could have saved baby: HDC

    Health New Zealand Southern failed to provide the ‘‘reasonable care and skill’’ for a pregnant woman which could have saved her baby, the health and disability commissioner has ruled.

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    AI image use floated to prompt Caversham spruce-up

    Caversham Community Group leader Tony Culling with some AI-generated images that could make empty...

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    AI image use floated to prompt Caversham spruce-up

    Sticking pictures of people in busy shops, on the windows of empty shops in Caversham, may be the answer to changing the fortunes of the ‘‘rundown, embarrassing’’ area.
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