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West is best? How we stack up against Australia: Running a quick stock take on the NZ and Aussie economies, Australia comes out on top.
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West is best? How we stack up against Australia
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Hospitals asked to make more than $80m in savings by July, RNZ understands: The central health agency is asking hospitals to save more than $80m by July as part ...
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Hospitals asked to make more than $80m in savings by July, RNZ understands
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From colour to climate change – a scientist's journey: From the University of Auckland: In performing the role of global teachers, scientists can be ...
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From colour to climate change – a scientist's journey
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'Most horrific threats' - Rainbow storytime tour cancellation draws outrage: Members of the rainbow community say they are heartbroken but not surprised at the ...
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'Most horrific threats' - Rainbow storytime tour cancellation draws ...
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X/Twitter will charge new users to post, Elon Musk says: Making users pay is only way to stop bots taking over platform
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X/Twitter will charge new users to post, Elon Musk says
Quick Glance: Musk Plans Fee for New X Users
  • Elon Musk intends to charge new users of X in the initial months to curb the activity of automated bot accounts.

  • The fee is set to be waived after three months to allow free posting.

  • Tests in New Zealand and the Philippines raised skepticism about the effectiveness of the fee as a countermeasure against bots.

  • Declining revenues at X post-rebranding and Twitter acquisition, along with a negative brand perception by companies, are impacting the service's business.
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Prime Minister jumps the gun in Thailand: The Prime Minister has committed to resuming direct flights to Thailand. But it's not a promise he will be able to ...
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Prime Minister jumps the gun in Thailand
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Eagles legend visits Queenstown: Legendary Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh left lasting impressions on at least two locals late last week ...
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Eagles legend visits Queenstown
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Leaked document reveals millions of dollars of cuts at Te Whatu Ora: Health Minister Shane Reti says savings sought by Health NZ aren’t part of the Government’s ...
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Leaked document reveals millions of dollars of cuts at Te Whatu Ora
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The outlook for engineering specialists looks bleak: Opinion: Though the Government has expressed a great ambition for infrastructure delivery ...
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The outlook for engineering specialists looks bleak
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Auckland’s dumped Commonwealth Games bid has lessons for Christchurch: The crippling cost and complexity of Christchurch’s Commonwealth Games ambitions have ...
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Auckland’s dumped Commonwealth Games bid has lessons for Christchurch
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Suppliers swamped with deals as supermarket grace period ends: One supplier told Newsroom it was handling 'dozens and dozens' of varying agreements in ...
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Suppliers swamped with deals as supermarket grace period ends
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Climate change could reduce global average incomes by 19 percent - study: It shows New Zealand's income will be 2-10 percent lower, but one expert says this ...
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Climate change could reduce global average incomes by 19 percent - study
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'We had a democratic process' for Māori ward, Gisborne Mayor says: Gisborne councillors have voiced frustration the central government will make them redo their ...
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'We had a democratic process' for Māori ward, Gisborne Mayor says
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Kiwis are learning how to fight climate change – polls: Bucking a common misconception, New Zealanders no longer say recycling is the most effective action they ...
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Kiwis are learning how to fight climate change – polls
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New Zealand broken and in decline - new survey: Survey data released exclusively to Newsroom shows New Zealanders in alignment with a global wave of ...
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New Zealand broken and in decline - new survey
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Does fighting inflation always lead to recession? What NZ data tells: Here is what 60 years of New Zealand data shows us.
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Does fighting inflation always lead to recession? What NZ data tells
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Breast Cancer Screening age extension welcomed by Waikato surgeon: The Government recently announced steps towards extending free breast cancer screening to ...
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Breast Cancer Screening age extension welcomed by Waikato surgeon
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Minister left $46b benefit of smokefree reforms out of Cabinet paper: Without the smokefree reforms passed in 2022, New Zealand would only reach its goal of a ...
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Minister left $46b benefit of smokefree reforms out of Cabinet paper
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Live: Iran launches drone, missile attack on Israel: Israel may use 'overwhelming force' after Iran's attack, a Waikato University professor warns ...
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Live: Iran launches drone, missile attack on Israel
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Government risks own goal in cutting funding for Growing up in New Zealand: The study holds a treasure trove of information about the problems affecting young ...
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Government risks own goal in cutting funding for Growing up in New Zealand
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Lorry driver in accident with senior police officer before the courts: The 29-year-old lorry driver of Lovely Lass village, West Coast Berbice ...
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Lorry driver in accident with senior police officer before the courts
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Over 300 km/h in the left lane: Full throttle on the highway: The Tesla Model S Plaid (1020 hp) simply pulverizes the factory specification for the top speed of ...
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Over 300 km/h in the left lane
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Minister puts pressure on reform: Wissing continues to see driving bans as a more adequate emergency solution
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Minister puts pressure on reform: Wissing continues to see driving bans as ...
Quick Glance: Dispute over Climate Protection Measures in Traffic Sector
  • The Environment Agency opposes drastic measures in the transport sector.

  • Reform of the Climate Protection Act and potential driving bans spark controversy.

  • Ampel parties argue over climate goals and blame games.

  • DUH feels vindicated in lawsuit against Transport Minister and calls for new measures.
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Far North mayor hits out at government's Māori ward changes: Moko Tepania says the government's plan is 'disheartening' when they are already on the back foot ...
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Far North mayor hits out at government's Māori ward changes
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Climate Change Commission lays down wero over methane targets: Analysis: The commission has issued a stern and not-so-subtle warning that there is no reason to ...
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Climate Change Commission lays down wero over methane targets
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A new kind of city deal: Opinion: Making sure developers, local and central government, and landowners are all on the same page with infrastructural projects ...
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A new kind of city deal
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Murkomen: My Ministry can't probe Ogolla's death : Murkomen said his office is only involved in investigating crashes involving civilian aircraft.
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Murkomen: My Ministry can't probe Ogolla's death
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NZ urgently needs to invest in strong climate research: Long-term funding for continuous climate research is needed if New Zealand is to properly understand what ...
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NZ urgently needs to invest in strong climate research
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Lobbying: an industry devoid of principles?: Opinion: The problem with lobbying lies somewhere between affable arrogance, profit maximisation and abrogation of ...
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Lobbying: an industry devoid of principles?
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Govt sidelines Climate Commission in seeking do-over of advice: The methane review lays the groundwork for watering down climate targets while using science as ...
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Govt sidelines Climate Commission in seeking do-over of advice
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New Zealand's planet-heating gases hit lowest level since the 1990s: The country has now cut its planet-heating gases for three years in a row.
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New Zealand's planet-heating gases hit lowest level since the 1990s
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How Migration Became an Election Issue for South Africa, New Zealand and Peru: US voters increasingly cite migration as their chief concern. But these case ...
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How Migration Became an Election Issue for South Africa, New Zealand and ...
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From colour to climate change – a scientist's journey: From the University of Auckland: In performing the role of global teachers, scientists can be ...
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From colour to climate change – a scientist's journey
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Ryan Fox on fire early at US Masters: However, the Kiwi golfer stuttered late in his opening round to sit four shots behind early leader Bryson DeChambeau.
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Ryan Fox on fire early at US Masters
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Australian mushroom murder suspect to face court in May: She allegedly cooking up a poisonous meal that killed her parents-in-law and the wife of a pastor.
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Australian mushroom murder suspect to face court in May
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Home detention for machete attack: An Invercargill man has been sentenced to home detention after stabbing a machete through a door and injuring a person ...
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Home detention for machete attack
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Disbelief Government considering Wellington mega tunnel after axing ferries: There’s disbelief the Government is considering a mega tunnel underneath Wellington ...
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Disbelief Government considering Wellington mega tunnel after axing ...
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West Coast councillor calls climate change ‘debatable’: A need to increase flood protection spending on the West Coast has seen one regional councillor express ...
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West Coast councillor calls climate change ‘debatable’
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Top 10 U.S. cities for eco-conscious living—they're almost all on the West Coast: Of the top 10 greenest cities in America, eight are on the West Coast.
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Top 10 U.S. cities for eco-conscious living—they're almost all on the West ...
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Larry Nassar assault allegations: US government agrees to $233.8 million settlement after FBI botched case
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Larry Nassar assault allegations: US government agrees to $233 ...
Quick Glance: US Government Agrees to $138.7M Settlement Over FBI's Mishandling of Larry Nassar Assault Allegations
  • The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement with over 100 individuals who accused the FBI of mishandling sexual assault allegations against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016.

  • A total of $1 billion has now been allocated by various organizations to compensate numerous women who were victims of Nassar's assaults disguised as sports injury treatments.

  • FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed regret for the agency's inaction despite being aware of allegations against Nassar for over a year, emphasizing the need for accountability and justice for the survivors.

  • The settlements aim to provide critical support for the victims of Nassar's crimes to aid in their healing process, with the Justice Department agreeing to settle 139 claims in response to the agreement.
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Watercare signals possible 25% increase in water rates: Auckland's water provider chair says she knows struggling residents won't welcome the prospect.
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Watercare signals possible 25% increase in water rates
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Quick arrest after 'terrifying' carjacking: A 23-year-old man is facing serious charges after a woman was carjacked at knifepoint in Oamaru, police say ...
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Quick arrest after 'terrifying' carjacking
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Attempt to bar diplomat from Myanmar military junta fails: Myanmar community members applied to the courts to bar the diplomat from attending the Association of ...
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Attempt to bar diplomat from Myanmar military junta fails
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Taiwan eyes NZ geothermal help for energy crunch: As the Taiwanese government tries to reduce its reliance on dirty and vulnerable energy imports ...
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Taiwan eyes NZ geothermal help for energy crunch
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Indonesia sets record for Aidilfitri public transport usage with 1.2 million passengers on Sunday (April 7)
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Indonesia sets record for Aidilfitri public transport usage with 1 ...
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Deputy mayor nearly stepped aside over misunderstanding: Invercargill's deputy mayor has confirmed he almost stepped aside from his role due to a ...
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Deputy mayor nearly stepped aside over misunderstanding
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Councils funding is a disaster. Are city deals the answer?: Local councils think city and regional deals could be the solution to New Zealand's broken ...
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Councils funding is a disaster. Are city deals the answer?
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Claim cuts may cause kids to fall behind: A Dunedin principal says potential cuts to "invaluable" Ministry of Education funded roles will lead to ...
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Claim cuts may cause kids to fall behind
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Third person arrested over Palmerston North man's murder: A third man has been arrested and charged with the murder of Damon O'Rourke in January.
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Third person arrested over Palmerston North man's murder
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Security alliances need loftier goals: Opinion: The new security alliance framework of an NZ-specific Nato partnership agreement and Aukus Pillar Two membership ...
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Security alliances need loftier goals
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Transport CS Murkomen issues 13-point rules to curb road accidents: The measures come following a rise in road crashes with school-going children accounting for ...
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Transport CS Murkomen issues 13-point rules to curb road accidents
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Why China has a grave concern over AUKUS, even Pillar II: China's ambassador in Wellington has a warning for the NZ Govt that joining Pillar II of AUKUS ...
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Why China has a grave concern over AUKUS, even Pillar II
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Man arrested after teen targeted, run over multiple times: A 28-year-old is due to appear in court today.
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Man arrested after teen targeted, run over multiple times