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Students demand end to Russell McVeagh's govt contracts
Hundreds of university students, lawyers and academics have marched through Wellington, asking for under-fire law firm Russell McVeagh to be suspended from all government contracts.
Robinson helicopters to address safety concerns
Robinson helicopter representatives are set to visit New Zealand after the Department of Conservation banned some models because of safety concerns.
SH1 Kaikōura unlikely to reopen till mid-week
State Highway 1 north and south of Kaikōura is unlikely to reopen until the middle of next week.
E-cigs could help relieve stress for hospital patients
Electronic cigarettes could relieve the stress for patients and even staff at hospitals where smoking is banned, a new study says.
Law interns' sexual assault complaints come to light
Victoria University has confirmed several of its students on internships at a top law firm reported being sexually assaulted by lawyers two years ago. Audio
Fish dying thanks to unusually hot summer
The unusually hot summer is causing more fish to die than normal along Kāpiti waterways.
Inmates, guards struggling in heat wave
Prisoners are fainting and guards are struggling in heavy stab proof vests as the heat wave hits jails around the country.
Masterton heat keeps holidaying children indoors
The people of Masterton are doing their best to deal with the sweltering heat hitting the town.
