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"Typical Gerry Brownlee" - Christchurch locals
17 Feb 2017Many Christchurch locals are angry at Gerry Brownlee for criticising Civil Defence's response to the fire while the fire is still burning. Audio
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Port Hills homeowners frustrated by 'poor communication'
17 Feb 2017Worsley Road resident Jack Palovski has no idea when he will be allowed to return to his home, and says his neighbour Miranda Newbury was told by Civil Defence that her house had burnt down when it… Read more Video, Audio
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Firefighters called away from Port Hills blaze
17 Feb 2017The Professional Firefighters' Union says firefighters were called away from the job on Monday night while a fire on the Port Hills grew. The union's secretary wants an independent inquiry. Audio
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RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Friday 17 February 2017
17 Feb 2017RNZ Checkpoint with John Campbell, Friday 17 February 2017. Video
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Thousands offer to pet-sit Port Hill evacuees
16 Feb 2017In less than a day thousands of people have offered assistance to people staying in hotels and other temporary accommodation who can't look after their pets due to the Port Hills fire. Audio
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Pedal power for new Team NZ boat
16 Feb 2017The team hopes the use of pedals to power hydraulics will provide more power to the boat's control systems. Audio
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Could plans for a new highway be the death-knell for Wellsford?
16 Feb 2017Could plans for a new highway north of Auckland be the death-knell for the small town of Wellsford? Video, Audio
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New Finance Minister rules out Auckland regional fuel tax
16 Feb 2017Auckland Mayor Phil Goff now has to find an alternative way to fund major transport projects, and may have to hike rates by around 15% after the Finance Minister ruled out an Auckland regional tax. Audio
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Pflaum's home destroyed by fire but prized possessions saved
16 Feb 2017Doug and Vikki Pflaum's home has been completely destroyed, but extraordinarily, they were able to save their most prized possessions thanks to a quick thinking friend. Video, Audio
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Cadbury closure shows manufacturing not city's future - mayor
16 Feb 2017Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull says the closure of the city's Cadbury factory is devastating, but has reassured workers they will receive help from local agencies. Audio
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Questions emerge as authorities work to control fire
16 Feb 2017The Port Hills blaze has now been burning for nearly four days but the 20 square kilometre fire is not under control, and is not expected to be for weeks. Audio
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Solid Energy chair says he'll resign if forced to enter mine
16 Feb 2017The bosses of Solid Energy have told a select committee hearing into the Pike River mine disaster that allegations of a cover up are "insulting". Video, Audio
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