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NationalOctober 2

University, polytech set to strike together for first time

The Tertiary Education Union says university and polytechnic staff are fed up with insecure work and insulting pay offers.
    University, polytech set to strike together for first time
    University, polytech set to strike together for first time
    NationalOctober 2

    AI enters election campaign arena

    WATCH▶️: Like a baby taking its first tentative steps, NZ's political firmament is finally talking about how to manage the arrival of artificial intelligence.
    AI enters election campaign arena
    AI enters election campaign arena
    NationalOctober 2

    Big fire at Masterton pub

    Firefighters have brought a large fire in a Masterton pub under control.
    RNZ
    Big fire at Masterton pub
    Big fire at Masterton pub
    NationalOctober 2

    Luxon walks back 'bizarre claim' about the Greens

    Christopher Luxon has walked back claims made by one of his ministers about the Greens, before then suggesting - wrongly - that they originated from the media.
    Luxon walks back 'bizarre claim' about the Greens
    Luxon walks back 'bizarre claim' about the Greens
    NationalOctober 2

    New weather radar to cover South Island black spot

    A site has been chosen for a new radar for the top of the South Island, to address a black spot in the country's weather forecasting coverage.
    New weather radar to cover South Island black spot
    New weather radar to cover South Island black spot
    NationalOctober 1

    Chronic shortage of urologists an issue beyond just Southland

    A shortage of urologists is an issue beyond just Southland, the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons says.
    Chronic shortage of urologists an issue beyond just Southland
    Chronic shortage of urologists an issue beyond just Southland
    NationalOctober 1

    Disgruntlement, Opportunity and first-termitis make this election different

    Polls leading into the campaign proper, which kicked off this week with Parliament rising and the two major parties holding their campaign launches, have been filled with headlines about "kingmakers".
    Disgruntlement, Opportunity and first-termitis make this election different
    Disgruntlement, Opportunity and first-termitis make this election different
    NationalOctober 1

    Dotcoms’ former ‘homeworker’ alleges breaches of employment standards

    A former worker for internet mogul Kim Dotcom and his wife is taking them to court, alleging breaches of employment standards.
    Ric Stevens, Open Justice reporter
    Dotcoms’ former ‘homeworker’ alleges breaches of employment standards
    Dotcoms’ former ‘homeworker’ alleges breaches of employment standards
    NationalOctober 1

    ‘Tragic event’: Three people found dead at Auckland home

    A man says he saw a body lying on the front porch of his neighbour's home as police and ambulances arrived at the scene of a "serious incident" in Auckland's Papatoetoe.
    ‘Tragic event’: Three people found dead at Auckland home
    ‘Tragic event’: Three people found dead at Auckland home
    NationalOctober 1

    Main parties on social media ‘so cringe, it’s funny’

    National and Labour spend more time on social media mentioning their opposition than focusing solely on their own work, an RNZ analysis of Instagram reveals.
    Main parties on social media ‘so cringe, it’s funny’
    Main parties on social media ‘so cringe, it’s funny’
    NationalOctober 1

    Actor Cliff Curtis injured in Auckland crash

    New Zealand actor Cliff Curtis says he suffered internal injuries after a vehicle collision in Auckland last week.
    RNZ
    Actor Cliff Curtis injured in Auckland crash
    Actor Cliff Curtis injured in Auckland crash
    NationalOctober 1

    Māori turning to Greens for party vote, poll shows

    Māori are turning to the Greens for their party vote with a new poll revealing a change described by commentators as "massive".
    Māori turning to Greens for party vote, poll shows
    Māori turning to Greens for party vote, poll shows
    NationalOctober 1

    Moa Point disaster: Wellington council and water organisation prosecuted

    Billions of litres of raw sewage have spilled into the capital's south coast since the plant flooded in February this year.
    Moa Point disaster: Wellington council and water organisation prosecuted
    Moa Point disaster: Wellington council and water organisation prosecuted