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The Housing NZ board will not be sacked over the methamphetamine contamination “fiasco”, the housing minister said.

Transport Minister slams NZTA for 'not properly doing its job' in regards to companies that check heavy vehicles

NZTA was not properly checking on the companies that certify heavy vehicles as being safe for the road.

Transport Minister slams NZTA for 'not properly doing its job' in regards to companies that check heavy vehicles

NZTA was not properly checking on the companies that certify heavy vehicles as being safe for the road.

Man who drowned at Hot Water Beach was trying to save child, church group says
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The pair have very differing views on how to tackle New Zealand’s drug problem.

Chloe Swarbrick debates cannabis legalisation with Family First's Bob McCoskrie - 'Putting out the welcome mat for big marijuana'

Simon Bridges defends previous National government’s record on fuel taxes - 'We wouldn’t have put it on at the current time'

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A promo for Wilder’s upcoming fight with Tyson Fury went badly wrong for the person in the suit.

Watch as boxing champion Deontay Wilder breaks jaw of mascot in promo stunt gone wrong

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Gill Higgins gets the preview of the Wellington plant that’ll finally be big enough to deal with all the plastic Kiwis throw away.

NZ moves to stamp out faux environmentally-friendly 'greenwash' branding

There is now a working group creating advertising guides for companies.

NZ moves to stamp out faux environmentally-friendly 'greenwash' branding

There is now a working group creating advertising guides for companies.
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Kererū takes out 2018 Bird of the Year competition

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NZ Educational Institute president Lynda Stuart tells Breakfast she’s sceptical the plan will avert another strike.

Government's new $10.5m teacher recruitment boost 'probably isn't enough' to avert strike, union leader says
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Truckies at RNB Transport wanted to show their outrage at fuel price and road user charge increases.

Around 40 trucks rumble down Auckland motorway in fuel price protest
Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex greet well wishers during their visit to Chichester, south east England, Wednesday Oct. 3, 2018. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made their first joint official visit to Sussex. (Daniel Leal-Olivas/Pool via AP)

Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Australia, ahead of NZ visit
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Three people die after being hit by plane in Germany following aborted landing

The plane attempted to take off after an aborted landing but failed to lift, hitting the trio.

Three people die after being hit by plane in Germany following aborted landing

The plane attempted to take off after an aborted landing but failed to lift, hitting the trio.
Police say they’re committed to reducing numbers even further.

Shoot-out at one-year-old's birthday leaves four men dead

People shelter from the rain under their umbrellas, in San Sebastian, northern Spain, after a weakened hurricane Leslie slammed into the coast of Portugal, leaving 27 people injured.

More than 300,000 without power as rare European hurricane slams into Portugal
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Jamal Khashoggi hasn't been seen since entering the Saudi embassy in Istanbul.

Saudi Arabia hits back at Donald Trump's threat of 'severe punishment' over journalist's disappearance
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Jamal Khashoggi disappeared 11 days after entering Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey.

US President Donald Trump vows to inflict 'severe punishment' on Saudi Arabia if found responsible for journalist’s murder
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Australian captain Boyd Cordner looks shell shocked. New Zealand Kiwis v Australia Kangaroos. Trans-Tasman Triple Header Rugby League Showdown. Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland. New Zealand. Saturday 13 October 2018 © Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz

Kangaroos hooker puts Mate Ma'a Tonga on notice after loss to Kiwis - 'we expect almost perfection'

Humbled world champions face Tonga at Mt Smart.

Kangaroos hooker puts Mate Ma'a Tonga on notice after loss to Kiwis - 'we expect almost perfection'

Humbled world champions face Tonga at Mt Smart.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 14: Thomas Abercrombie of the Breakers drives to the basket during the round one NBL match between Melbourne United and the New Zealand Breakers at Melbourne Arena on October 14, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

NZ Breakers spoil homecoming party for NBL champions Melbourne United, claim first win of season
Joseph Manu in action. Rugby League International between the Kiwis and Australia at Mt Smart Stadium, Saturday 13th October, 2018. Photo: Renee McKay / www.photosport.nz

Kiwi Joseph Manu will be best centre in the world, says his vanquished Kangaroos opposite Latrell Mitchell
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 23: Maria Folau of the Silver Ferns passes the ball during the Quad Series International Test match between the Australian Diamonds and the New Zealand Silver Ferns at Hisense Arena on September 23, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mike Owen/Getty Images)

Australia vows to 'get in' Maria Folau's head after shooter leads Silver Ferns to much-needed victory
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The NZ Olympic queen says she plans to be at the 2020 games following the birth of her second child.

Dame Valerie Adams announces second baby, plan for career finale at 2020 Tokyo Olympics
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Rap superstar Eminem to play massive Wellington show

The US star will play Westpac Stadium in his only NZ show.

Rap superstar Eminem to play massive Wellington show

The US star will play Westpac Stadium in his only NZ show.

Indian actresses, writers flood social media with allegations of sexual harassment amid calls to enforce 2013 law

Actress Claire Foy poses on the red carpet of the 75th Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy.

The Crown actress 'deeply hurt' by pay scandal
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BTS has just finished a run of sold out shows at London’s 02 Arena.

Meet BTS, South Korean boy band breaking into the US and UK music charts
FILE - In this July 9, 2018 file photo, Harvey Weinstein is escorted in handcuffs to a courtroom in New York. The #MeToo movement has sent dozens of once-powerful men in Hollywood into exile, but it has yet to put many of them in handcuffs or courtrooms. Weinstein has been charged with sexual assault in New York and Bill Cosby has been sent to prison in Pennsylvania in the year since stories on Weinstein in The New York Times and The New Yorker set off waves of revelations of sexual misconduct in Hollywood. But those two central figures have been exceptions. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

One charge dismissed against Harvey Weinstein amid concerns detective coached witness to remain silent
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Jamal Khashoggi disappeared 11 days after entering Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey.

US President Donald Trump vows to inflict 'severe punishment' on Saudi Arabia if found responsible for journalist’s murder

Jamal Khashoggi disappeared 11 days after entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey.

US President Donald Trump vows to inflict 'severe punishment' on Saudi Arabia if found responsible for journalist’s murder

Jamal Khashoggi disappeared 11 days after entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey.

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The Mental Health Foundation says there’s room for improvement in the government’s work on mental health.

Government has room for improvement to curb mental health crisis, Mental Health Foundation says

Renowned Indian activist dies after 15-week hunger strike against government inaction to clean up Ganges River
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The first lady gave a rare TV interview while touring Africa.

Melania Trump opens up on marriage to the US President in exclusive TV interview

'Go out and give blood' - Jacinda Ardern urges Kiwis to sign up to bone marrow donor registry after young mum's leukaemia returns
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Gill Higgins gets the preview of the Wellington plant that’ll finally be big enough to deal with all the plastic Kiwis throw away.

NZ moves to stamp out faux environmentally-friendly 'greenwash' branding

There is now a working group creating advertising guides for companies.

NZ moves to stamp out faux environmentally-friendly 'greenwash' branding

There is now a working group creating advertising guides for companies.
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Jess and Luke are rescuing bees and rehoming them on people’s roofs.

Meet the Auckland couple rescuing bees and putting them on rooftops
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When the PM was asked if she thought the pricing moves were “fair”, she said “certainly motorists won't look upon it as fair”.

John Armstrong's opinion: Jacinda Ardern can’t afford to look complacent as petrol prices verge on crisis-level
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Porirua residents say Government missed chance to end predatory loan shark industry

NZ shares face hefty losses as US stock market drops further
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