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Afghan veteran slams Trump's NATO comments
24 Jan 2026A former NZ army major says Trump's claim that NATO troops "stayed a little back" is sensationalist and disrespects the families of fallen soldiers. Audio
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Odds narrow for imminent OCR hike despite high inflation
Inflation has lifted to 3.1 percent, but economists say recessionary slack means the Reserve Bank may delay any OCR hike until later in the year.
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Inflation rises back above Reserve Bank's target rate
Rising bills for food, electricity, rates and rents have driven inflation up to 3.1 percent.
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Rents are down - but how long will it last?
Trade Me says rents are down - but that could be about to change.
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Warning insurance delays likely after severe weather
The Insurance and Financial Services Ombudsman insurers will prioritise the most urgent cases first.
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Popular Queenstown bridge could be abandoned amid safety concerns
23 Jan 2026Repairing the attraction would be "difficult and neither cheap nor quick to implement".
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World Buskers Festival returns to Christchurch
From circus acts to street theatre and comedy, performers from 12 countries are converging on the city's streets for ten days.
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How 'bee glue' might improve our health
25 Jan 2026A collaboration between apicultural scientists and a Māori land trust in Te Urewera is shedding light on the potential health benefits of propolis, or "bee glue".
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Renovations begin for one of Rātana's most important buildings
25 Jan 2026The renovations to Manuao, the iconic building at the centre of large community events, are expected to take 11 months.
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Campervan roof torn off at NZ's most notorious rail bridge
23 Jan 2026The country's most-struck rail bridge has claimed yet another victim.
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The mystery 'Tick Tong' sticker campaign in Southland
23 Jan 2026Five-hundred stickers were created and appeared around the region.
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A recipe for chocolate cake you can have every day
25 Jan 2026Rachel Riggs' signature unfussy cake asks for just one bowl, a single whisk and 10 minutes to get the oven ready. The result is a chocolate dessert that contains 18 grams of protein per slice.
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'An 800-seater audience bursting into laughter at the same moment is a kind of sacred experience'
25 Jan 2026Stephen Lovatt's long acting career has seen him tackle a multitude of roles on TV and stage, and he recently returned to the Wellington stage in a revival of a Bruce Mason classic.
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Tom Scott thinks Herbs are 'the greatest'
25 Jan 2026The Auckland musician digs into his Music from Aotearoa playlist for some local flavours.
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Tony Stamp: 'Once I started just making beats my music fell into place'
25 Jan 2026RNZ Music's award-winning journalist talks about facing the fact he would never be a "good singer" on The Mixtape.
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Chalamet getting fresh for an Oscar, or is his campaign a bit (ping) pongy?
25 Jan 2026Does awards-buzz movie Marty Supreme mark Timothée Chalamet's time to win an Oscar?
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Vigil held for child killed in Pāpāmoa, Mt Maunganui search ongoing
24 Jan 2026Two people have been confirmed dead in a landslide in Pāpāmoa, while search and rescue continue to search for six missing people at a Mt Maunganui campsite.
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Weeks of work ahead to clear 'massive' landslide from SH35
24 Jan 2026The section in Punakaru, on the way to Hicks Bay, was one of multiple hit in the ferocious storm which ripped across the North Island this week.
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Watch: Iwi speak with father of two children missing in Mt Maunganui landslide
23 Jan 2026Local iwi representatives gathered at the base of Mt Maunganui on Friday night, joined by the families of the missing, to hold a karakia service.
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Live: Evacuations underway on East Coast over 'risk to life'
24 Jan 2026Evacuations are underway on the East Coast in Onepoto and parts of Te Araroa due to landslide risks.
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Person found dead, another in critical condition after 'serious' incident in Clutha
Police were called to an incident at 6.10pm.
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'Water and debris everywhere' as slip engulfs Hicks Bay Motor Lodge
23 Jan 2026Georgina Taiapa said two feet of deep silt, water and debris surrounded the motel after a large slip crashed into the property. Audio
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Two teenagers among missing after Mt Maunganui landslide
23 Jan 2026Police say six people are missing at Mount Maunganui after Thursday's landslip at a campsite, while they are seeking further information on three others.
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'Still hope': Mt Maunganui rescue work enters second night
Six people are still unaccounted for 18 hours on, and an independent review has been announced to probe the hours leading up to the disaster.
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