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How an RNZ story about this city's weather went to two media watchdogs - with different outcomes

Media Council says original headline was an 'exaggeration'.

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14 Jul 05:00 PM
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14 Jul 04:29 AM
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Newcastle Knights star reportedly considering shock switch to rugby union

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14 Jul 09:58 AM
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14 Jul 05:56 AM
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14 Jul 05:51 AM
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14 Jul 04:26 AM
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14 Jul 04:01 AM
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14 Jul 03:49 AM
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14 Jul 02:32 AM
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13 Jul 08:00 AM
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'Speechless': Woman's lost engagement ring miraculously found with stranger's help

Diana lost her treasured ring while collecting water samples in the Waiuku mudflats.

14 Jul 07:00 AM
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Ex-MasterChef star reveals alcohol addiction

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14 Jul 03:56 AM
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A gymgoer has shared the text about the age-related policy, suggesting it is 'ridiculous'.

14 Jul 02:04 AM

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Danyl McLauchlan: Nostalgia for the relative normality of the 'Jacinda years' is taking hold
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Danyl McLauchlan: Nostalgia for the relative normality of the 'Jacinda years' is taking hold

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‘I just want to work’: The reality of life after redundancy
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‘I just want to work’: The reality of life after redundancy

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13 Jul 06:02 PM
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How Britain’s mental health burden is threatening its future
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How Britain’s mental health burden is threatening its future

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13 Jul 06:00 PM
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13 Jul 06:00 PM

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Ford Supertruck fastest up Goodwood Festival of Speed hillclimb: so a ute has beaten a van
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Ford Supertruck fastest up Goodwood Festival of Speed hillclimb: so a ute has beaten a van

Romain Dumas is once again fastest up the famous hill.

14 Jul 06:00 AM
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Hyundai Ioniq 6 N debuts at Goodwood with 478kW jolt of track-ready drama

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14 Jul 12:00 AM
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Exactly how much I spent on a Japan trip

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Wendy Petrie tackles ocean swim challenge in Fiji 

Three ocean swims over three days? How hard could it be?

13 Jul 12:30 AM
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Here’s what it’s like inside Egypt’s new billion-dollar marvel

Think Egypt is a place frozen in history? Think again.

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Teen's 900km ride for Māori wards ends with cheers at Parliament

He delivered a support letter to Parliament, and was greeted by Chris Hipkins.

14 Jul 12:34 AM
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Editorial: Why the Tāmaki Makaurau byelection matters for Labour

OPINION: The Tāmaki Makaurau byelection was triggered by MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp's death.

13 Jul 05:00 PM
Peeni Henare selected as Labour's candidate in Tāmaki Makaurau
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Peeni Henare selected as Labour's candidate in Tāmaki Makaurau

Henare, who previously served as the Auckland seat's MP, faces off with Oriini Kaipara.

13 Jul 02:08 AM
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