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New campaign aims to "arm and educate" Kiwis in dealing with lone-wolf attackers
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 1:04pmThe country's getting up to scratch on teaching Kiwis how to manage possible lone wolf attackers in crowded spaces. Police...
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"Off the bottom of the chart": GDP contraction significantly worse than expected
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 11:57amOur economy's been shrinking much faster than economists thought. Latest data just out from Stats NZ shows GDP fell 0.9%...
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'Creative spirit' on display as World of Wearable Arts opens doors in Wellington
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 11:50amWellington's globally renowned World of Wearable Arts show opens its doors today in its 20th year. The event runs for three...
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Labour calls for "more credit" in dropping youth reoffending rate
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 11:33amThe Opposition doesn't want the Government taking all the credit for a drop in youth offending. The Government says the...
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UK rolls out the red carpet in efforts to curry favour with Trump
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 10:17amThe US President's been treated to a day of processions, gifts and flypasts in his second state visit to the UK. Donald...
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"I see how crazy it really was": Jacob Douglas on his road to IndyCar, moving to the US at 16
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 10:07amAnother case of a Kiwi punching above his weight. Hailing from Christchurch, 20 year old motorsport driver Jacob Douglas...
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Room for growth as new flight service connects Hamilton and Christchurch
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 9:43amHamilton's first domestic jet service in 25 years will connect thousands of people to Christchurch every year. Air New Zealand's...
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Why are Kiwi musicians boycotting Spotify?
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 9:30amTop musicians are taking their music off Spotify and leaving the platform behind – but why? Kiwi musicians like Tiki Taane...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 18 September 2025
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 9:10amOn the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Thursday 18th of September, we look at the predictions of how bad Q2...
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Govt banks majority of international tourist levy - what's it being spent on?
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 8:59amThe vast majority of New Zealand's foreign tourist levy is being held on to by the Government. Budget documents show up...
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Govt credits not yet running bootcamps for drop in youth reoffending
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 8:47amThe Children's Minister is attributing a reduction in youth reoffending to boot camps, even though they haven't started yet....
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"Cheap political stunt": Farmers frustrated after ECan declares a nitrate emergency
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 8:23amFrustration from farmers over Environment Canterbury's decision to declare a nitrate emergency. It voted —nine to seven—...
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GDP expected to fall before picking up slightly in Q3
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 7:52amMany are predicting a fall in GDP for quarter two. Stats NZ will release the figures later this morning, just before 11am. The...
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Inside Netball
Silver Ferns prepare for Taini Jamieson Series
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 8:29pmFollowing a challenging week for netball, the team assess the current situation as we count down to the Taini Jamieson Series,...
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Michael Bracewell set to lead Black Caps for Chappell-Hadlee Trophy
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 8:44pmToday, the Black Caps named their squad for the upcoming Chappell-Hadlee T20I series against Australia that gets underway...
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Cam Roigard speaks ahead of NPC clash
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 8:40pmOff the back of the record defeat to the Springboks on Saturday night the All Blacks have released 13 players to the NPC...
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Trump set to meet with King Charles in UK visit
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 8:23pmUS President Donald Trump has arrived in the UK for his much-anticipated state visit. He's being welcomed by King Charles...
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Explained: What do new Govt changes mean for building industry associations?
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 8:17pmThe Government is looking to move forward with plans to change who is liable for defective building work, and it's raised...
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The Huddle: Do citizenship laws need an overhaul?
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 8:09pmTonight on the Huddle, political commentator and lawyer Liam Hehir and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined...
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Christchurch-based developer unveils planned housing project for Auckland
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 7:49pmChristchurch-headquartered Brooksfield Homes is looking to bring a new style of townhouse to Auckland. Reports claim the...
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Opinion
Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: Rawiri Waititi's entitled to answer questions in Māori if he wants to
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 7:19pmSo, Shanan Halbert from the Māori Party doesn't like the fact that Rawiri Waititi answered all his media questions about...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 17 September 2025
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 7:11pmOn the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 17 September 2025, Oscar nominated Kiwi actress Keisha...
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'Rotten, corrupt': Tiki Taane takes aim at Spotify as Kiwi artists boycott platform
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 6:58pmMany of New Zealand's biggest musicians are boycotting Spotify and ditching the platform amid accusations of exploitation. Tiki...
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Law expert says more judges could be required to hand back seized gang patches - report
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 6:24pmThere could be more cases of judges handing back seized gang patches to gang members convicted of wearing them in public. Law...