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Greens claim $700m 'uncosted hole' in Willis' Budget
The government could face an unbudgeted funding gap because of one of its own policies, the Green Party says.
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How 'hard' outdoor education helps build up teens
26 May 2025As teen anxiety and depression continue to rise, the experiences these centres offer are increasingly important.
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Jobseeker sanctions: 'Forcing people to volunteer is a contradiction in terms'
26 May 2025The government is better off using its resources to help people find work, rather than punishing those who can not, says the Salvation Army.
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Daylight can boost the immune system’s ability to fight infections – study
26 May 2025Ever found yourself out of sync with normal sleep patterns after late nights or working a night shift? It could be you're experiencing what scientists call social jet lag. Video
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Air NZ plane with hole in fuselage flies back
26 May 2025A collision with an airbridge saw the trans-Tasman flight turn back to Auckland.
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Serial book vandal targeting biographies of women
26 May 2025A Hamilton book store owner is fed up with the "disrespectful" actions of a serial vandal.
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Labour accuses government of trying to avoid scrutiny using urgency
26 May 2025A post-Budget debate about accommodation supplement changes dragged into the early hours of Saturday morning.
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Is there any point joining KiwiSaver now? - ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
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The new bakery opening with long lines outside the door
26 May 2025The bakery had a big following online before opened its first brick-and-mortar shop in Auckland.
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Can delivering blunt one-liners make you more confident?
25 May 2025German life coach Karin Kuschik offers handy phrases for setting boundaries and dodging drama in her best-selling book 50 Sentences That Make Life Easier.
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New Zealand's best comedians named at festival awards
26 May 2025For the first time, all three finalists for The Fred Award were women, all of whom had bagged the Billy T prize for emerging talent previously.
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Why US rugby star Ilona Maher is unafraid to take up space
One of the most influential figures in women's sport is in Auckland this week ahead of the USA Eagles' clash against the Black Ferns.
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Podcaster's viral clip sparks discussion about traditional gender norms
23 May 2025An Australian podcaster's desire for a partner who does not "complain" about her workday and instead offers "peace and love" to support his ambitions has sparked discussion about the resurgence of…
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Tougher benefit rules for young people trigger mixed responses
23 May 2025The policy is forecast to save the government about $163 million over four years.
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Kicking my caffeine habit
23 May 2025This isn't a national call to quit caffeine. It's just a story about a girl who stopped to see how it would feel.
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What will KiwiSaver changes mean for your balance?
Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson said low-income earners, Māori, women and self-employed people will be hit hardest by the changes.
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South Africans praise calm Ramaphosa after White House ambush
23 May 2025The South African president tried to convince Donald Trump his video 'evidence' did not show what he claimed it did.
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Fiji resort alcohol 'poisoning' victim speaks after near-death experience
It was supposed to be a relaxing mother-daughter holiday in Fiji - and it was, until one of them bought a pina colada from the pool bar.
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Video: Man appears to have seizure in collision sport event
22 May 2025One of the men was able to be helped away on his feet, another slumped to the ground during the 'Run It Straight' event.
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RNZ blocked from revealing details of pre-Budget education report
22 May 2025The Attorney-General has obtained an emergency injunction to stop RNZ reporting details of a secret pre-Budget report.
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How much do you really need to buy your first home
New data suggests it's less than most may think.
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All Blacks watch: who makes the first squad of the year
22 May 2025Jamie Wall runs his eye over the shoo-ins, bolters, those with points to prove and no hopers.
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Piha lifeguards save 26-year-old in dramatic rescue
22 May 2025Sam Johns was about to tuck into a morning coffee before the rescue.
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Fairweather wins stunning 800 freestyle final to qualify for World Champs
22 May 2025Olympians Erika Fairweather, Eve Thomas and Caitlin Deans have all recorded World Championship qualifying times in an impressive 800m Freestyle final.
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