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Oranga Tamariki's Grainne Moss admits ministry failings, refuses to resign
In her submission to the Waitangi Tribunal's urgent inquiry, Grainne Moss conceded Oranga Tamariki is yet to eliminate structural racism and has failed to fully adopt the recommendations of a 1998 report.
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Runaway emu in Ōpōtiki escorted home by police
about 1 hour agoFirst it was roaming horses. Now Ōpōtiki has its own wandering emu, who on Sunday could be seen dodging cars, kids on bikes and local law enforcement.
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Wellington households may be getting water meters
4 minutes agoIn a worst-case scenario, the region could be running out of water as soon as 2026, a new report shows.
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New Zealand-based soldier charged with spying
38 minutes agoA soldier based at Linton in Palmerston North has been charged with spying, the Defence Force has confirmed.
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New Plymouth residents warned as rain overwhelms sewerage
20 minutes agoNew Plymouth residents are being warned told to steer clear of contaminated beaches, rivers and streams after heavy rain caused several sewerage pump stations to overflow.
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Auckland Zoo to rehome elephants after herd challenges
1 minute agoAuckland Zoo director Kevin Buley said it was a hard decision to make but both elephants needed a family herd for their long-term wellbeing. Video
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America's Cup: Just three foreign journalists approved for entry
Only three of five foreign journalists who have so far applied to come to New Zealand for the 36th America's Cup have been approved entry.
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Eight new cases in managed isolation, Air NZ case confirmed - MOH
A family of five is among new cases in managed isolation, and the Air New Zealand crew member who tested positive in China has been confirmed.
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Police choose Skoda for new front line vehicle
Police have chosen a new car to replace their Holden vehicles, and they're touting it as being a more environmentally friendly option.
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ACC appeals court ruling in favour of cancer sufferer
A dead woman's fight to get ACC cover has continued to be debated in the Court of Appeal.
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Man arrested after officer attacked in Auckland
A driver who fled a car stop yesterday later backed into the officer's car, got out, and started punching, police say.
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Flooding on New Plymouth streets as downpours pound North Island
about 2 hours agoFlooding and slips are causing disruption across Taranaki and the council has mobilised its emergency response teams as heavy rain hits much of the North Island.
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Christchurch residents say council not doing enough to stop compost plant stench
Residents who live near a stinky organic composting plant in Christchurch are growing frustrated at the lack of action by the council.
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BSA sees surge of complaints in past year
The Broadcasting Standards Authority has had a surge in complaints in the last year, with an 11 percent increase.
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Lockdown poetry springs up around Auckland CBD
While economists and city leaders debate Auckland's economic recovery, poets have quietly stamped their prophesies on the city.
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Remarkables Station gifted to Queen Elizabeth II trust for 'all New Zealanders to enjoy'
Nine hundred hectares of land at the foot of the Remarkables Range near Queenstown has been gifted to the Queen Elizabeth II National Trust.
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Scientists awaiting results on Air NZ crew member with Covid-19
Scientists are waiting for a sample from the Air New Zealand crew member who tested positive for Covid-19 after a flight to China, but a virologist warns it still may not indicate where the virus was… Audio
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Health officials sought advice on contaminants two months after fire notification
Public health officials in Waikato asked for expert advice about contaminants two months after being notified a fire was burning at a landfill west of Huntly.
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Affordable housing wait lists still growing in Queenstown and Wanaka
The waiting list for assistance from the Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust is continuing to grow despite Covid-19 finally bringing rocketing rental prices back to earth.
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Oxford's Words of the Year include Covid-19, lockdown and Black Lives Matter
The Oxford English Dictionary usually chooses a Word of the Year to capture the spirit of the past 12 months, but in 2020 one word was not enough. Audio
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Scores of pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins dead after stranding
More than 100 pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins are dead after being stranded on the Chatham Islands, with 26 of them having to be euthanised.
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Coromandel's windscreen woes - 'It's not really good enough'
One motorist had three windscreen cracks in a single journey by stones flicked up from loose road surfaces - others have had glass chipped on the way home from getting the previous day's damage fixed.
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iPhone users able to finally jump on board bus top-up service
Wellington bus users with an iPhone can today rejoice in convenience, as they can finally top-up their Snapper cards without having to hunt down a dairy or supermarket.
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Comancheros secretary Jarome Fonua jailed after pleading guilty to range of charges
Jarome Fonua, 26, was among a dozen people arrested after a series of gang raids last April that seized $4 million worth of assets.
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Nelson's sea-level rise plan may be inadequate - expert
Nelson city's climate champion Chris Cameron says planning for long-term sea-level rise of two metres might not be enough.
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Teens go into exams with fewer NCEA credits than last year
Teenagers had about 300,000 fewer NCEA results in the bag last month than at the same time last year, according to Qualifications Authority figures.
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Covid-19: More locations visited by Air NZ crew member revealed
More Aucklanders are being asked to self-isolate and be tested for Covid-19 as a precautionary measure after an NZ-based Air New Zealand crew member tested positive to the virus overseas.
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Invercargill City Council 'needs to pull their socks up' - expert
Installing a commissioner at the embattled Invercargill City Council is the most sensible option, a local government expert says.
