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Scientists discover four major turning points for the human brain
The first ever study of its kind found the brain doesn't shift into 'adult mode' until a person is in their early 30s.
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'Kremlin of the South Island': Jones on the end of regional councils
26 Nov 2025The Regional Development Minister says 'green banshees' are stifling growth, as the goverment shakes up local government.
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'We just want to be treated fairly': Couple take legal action over flooded home
26 Nov 2025Neighbouring houses have been bought up and removed but Auckland Council says Brendon and Stephanie Deacon's home isn't eligible.
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Worried savers are looking for other options as interest rates fall
26 Nov 2025But experts warn that they should understand the risks they are taking.
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Why English sees Luxon leading National to another election victory
26 Nov 2025Despite Christopher Luxon dropping in the polls and a "rough patch" in the economy, Sir Bill English is confident.
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Arsonist who caused millions of dollars in damage turns her back on court
26 Nov 2025Maya Moore dialled in remotely from Wellington's Arohata prison as she was sentenced to nine years.
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No more regional councillors: major shake-up of local government announced
26 Nov 2025The government says it is not a power grab, but about "making local government fit for purpose".
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Ousted MP alleges 'despicable' treatment of dying colleague
26 Nov 2025Tākuta Ferris has levelled a series of allegations against his former party, which its president has dismissed as "innuendo".
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Has the 'Temu effect' claimed another victim?
25 Nov 2025NZSale closed for business on Sunday and GrabOne went into liquidation last month, citing financial constraints.
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Why has Black Friday become such a big deal?
25 Nov 2025Explainer - You can't turn around without seeing a Black Friday advert this week. But where did it come from?
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The controversial 1080 plan to kill feral cats
25 Nov 2025Some Stewart Islanders think they can wipe out predators. But there's a controversial part of the plan.
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How the oil and gas industry helped rewrite New Zealand's law
25 Nov 2025A paper trail shows just how far ministers went to accommodate the industry's wishlist, including giving it access to draft laws.
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Mysterious, flu-like illness leaves teen paralysed
25 Nov 2025Three months after fainting and waking up paralysed, Angel Dagcutan is still searching for answers.
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Concerned parents tried calling hospital staff before baby was stillborn
25 Nov 2025The husband was unable to make contact with the midwife as the bedside phone had been switched to "block caller mode".
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Promising young league player stabbed after failed sheep rustling mission, court hears
25 Nov 2025Rakai Jacob Thompson, 26, appeared in the High Court at New Plymouth charged with the murder of Te Omeka Pairama Akariri-Buckley.
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Ten things your landlord can't do
25 Nov 2025Tenants have more control in the rental market than they have for a while, but recent rulings show some landlords are still getting it wrong.
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'Is this for real?': Cleaner's shock $20,000 discovery
24 Nov 2025The Wellington cleaner says it's the most "insane" thing she's ever found.
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Pig farm hit with record fine after 'appalling' offending
24 Nov 2025The farm had sewage tanks overflowing into waterways, with repeated violations one of "the worst cases" officials had ever dealt with.. Video
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'Ticking time bomb': Ex-soldier who attacked taxi driver says he desperately needed help
24 Nov 2025Jack Wesley assaulted a driver in a drunken rage after returning home from training Ukranian troops. Audio
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'Just seems cruel': Councillor shocked by comments after being hit by car
24 Nov 2025Julie Fairey has become accustomed to abusive comments - but she was still stunned.
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Apologies all round after Lawson mistake and McLaren disqualification
24 Nov 2025Liam Lawson has said sorry to his team after he squandered valuable points in Las Vegas.
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Discharged without conviction for deadly New Year's Day crash
24 Nov 2025Jade Richards' family said they never heard remorse from Jasmine Donaldson, as she avoided conviction for the crash that killed her friend.
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We're in Australia, can we come back and get NZ Super?
24 Nov 2025RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
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NZSale closed for business
24 Nov 2025The website, which offered sales for a limited time, closed operations in New Zealand on Sunday.
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Seafood industry hits back at protesters
24 Nov 2025Seafood New Zealand says claims from commercial fishing is allowed in two of 12 new High Protection Areas is misleading.
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'Sorry about whole Covid thing': Tool apologise with catalogue deep-dive in Auckland
23 Nov 2025Review: The US progressive rock unit opened their New Zealand tour with an enthralling two-hour show that included a few classics.
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‘Playing for the black jersey’: Scott Robertson explains mass All Black changes
22 Nov 2025Scott Robertson said the All Blacks had a "strong review" this week after their 33-19 loss to England last weekend.
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'My children did not deserve this': The full statement from mother Chelsey Field
21 Nov 2025Field, whose children died in a fire in Sanson has spoken out for the first time. These are her words in full.
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