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You be the judge: Who's winning the final Leaders' Debate?
Come on in and welcome to the ‘Watch Party’ for the final Leaders’ Debate.
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- WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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Driver 'took a nap' as large bee swarm settled down on car in Auckland's Birkenhead
A large swarm of bees was seen on the North Shore going from car to car.
RNZ - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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'Stop railroading children': ACT backs trades training alternative to University Entrance
The country must "stop railroading children into thinking that university is the only path to success", list candidate Paul Henry says.
RNZ - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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PM quiz: Prehistoric mammal ‘the smilodon’ is better known by what name?
Stuff afternoon quiz: Oct 20
Stuff - PoliticspoliticsOct 20, 2026
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The six new faces Qiulae Wong could bring to Parliament with Opportunity
Qiulae Wong has spearheaded Opportunity’s campaign, but if it wins as many as six other seats, who else will join her in Wellington?
Stuff - HealthhealthOct 20, 2026
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Nurse censured after slapping elderly dementia patient
The enrolled nurse admitted slapping a 72-year-old dementia patient back after being struck in the face.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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‘An honour and a privilege’: Former All Black retires from rugby after 17 seasons
Liam Coltman says he has lived his dream after hanging up his boots following Otago’s NPC semifinal loss to Northland.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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Threats against NZ MPs rise 'astronomically', says Speaker
A specialist parliamentary security team handled more than 200 requests for help in just three weeks.
RNZ - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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Christchurch contractor fined $3500 for failing to give Inland Revenue information
Larnce James Schimanski pleaded guilty on the day his judge-alone trial was due to begin and was fined $3500.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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'We're ready': Rangatahi take the reins for Northland environmental grants
Six rangatahi aged between 16 and 25 will decide what initiatives to back with $150,000 in grants.
RNZ - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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'We're ready': Rangatahi take the reigns for Northland environmental grants
Six rangatahi aged between 16 and 25 will decide what initiatives to back with $150,000 in grants.
RNZ - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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Two girls injured after falling from ferris wheel at Greymouth agricultural show
The teenage girls fell several metres from the ride and hit another girl on the ground.
RNZ - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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Court orders sale of luxury Hawke’s Bay mansion
A luxury estate near Havelock North has been put up for sale by court order, with previous pricing expectations cast aside for a fresh campaign.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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Court orders sale of historic Hawke’s Bay mansion
A historic luxury estate near Havelock North has been put up for sale by court order, with previous pricing expectations cast aside for a fresh campaign.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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Man charged after laser shone at police helicopter
A 28-year-old man faces aviation charges after onboard technology helped police track a light shone from different windows of a Mount Eden home.
Stuff - PoliticspoliticsOct 20, 2026
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Voters urged to check spam folders as enrolment deadline nears
With less than a week before enrolment closes, the Electoral Commission says delivery of EasyVote cards is going well - despite some redirection to spam folders.
RNZ - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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Alleged dairy burglars stopped after spiked car rolls into police vehicle
Police say three people were arrested after a dairy burglary in West Harbour and a getaway car was spiked in Henderson.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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Xero apologises for handling of alleged unwanted sexual contact complaint after Stuff investigation
Former emplyee Ally Naylor alleged multiple instances of unwanted sexual contact by Drury at his apartment nearly a decade ago.
Stuff - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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'There was blood everywhere': Witness describes fatal bus stop attack of PhD student Kyle Whorrall
The teen, who cannot be identified, gave evidence in the trial of four teenagers accused of murdering American PhD student Kyle Whorrall in Auckland.
RNZ - WorldworldOct 20, 2026
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Psychologist ordered to pay $75,000 after boundary breaches with teenage client
The psychologist was censured and ordered to pay more than $75,000 after the tribunal found a substantial departure from professional standards.
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