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Le Chat No: Hamilton's strays headed for snip
Hamilton's stray cat population may be heading for the snip after a new proposal to introduce a desexing fund.
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Family of Nicky Stevens says meeting with PM worthwhile
1 minute agoThe family of Nicky Stevens, who died after failings in his care by the Waikato District Health Board met with the Prime Minister on Wednesday.
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Aotea Centre faces delays and cost overruns replacing cladding
about 1 hour agoAuckland's Aotea Centre is the latest building to face delays and cost overruns to replace potentially flammable cladding.
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Govt's plan to halve child poverty within a decade
The government has confirmed its official targets for reducing child poverty by half within 10 years.
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Taxi firm directors liable for drivers' $100,000 loss
Dunedin taxi drivers have been left nearly $100,000 out of pocket after their company treated them as contractors, not employees.
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Free rides on Auckland's public transport for children
Children will be able to ride free on Auckland's public transport at weekends and public holidays from September.
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Operation Burnham Inquiry: NZDF accused of spin, lies
Journalist Nicky Hager has launched a scathing attack on the Defence Force during a presentation to the Operation Burnham Inquiry in Wellington today.
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Man charged with murder after Ōtara shooting
The police have charged a man with murder after a man was shot dead in South Auckland last week.
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Northland DHB offers to check schools for vaccination status
Northland DHB is offering to check the vaccination status of every school-child in the region, to help schools prepare for a measles outbreak.
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Real estate agent says he was kept in dark about concerns over Chch building
13 minutes agoA real estate agent says the Christchurch City Council was "unprofessional" not to advise him of earthquake design concerns at a new central city building.
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Kānuka honey best for healing cold sores - study
A major study has found that a native kānuka honey product is just as effective for treating cold sores as standard pharmaceutical anti-viral treatment.
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Flu hitting Nelson and Marlborough hard
Nelson-Marlborough Health says the region is being hit hard by influenza, with more people being admitted to hospital earlier than usual.
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Auckland Harbour Bridge shared path design released
The preferred design for a walking and cycling route across Auckland's Harbour Bridge is a 5m-wide path flanking the southbound traffic side.
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Police search for missing tramper
A search is on for 36-year-old Timothy Clements of Rangiora, who has not returned after going tramping on Saturday in the Ashburton Lakes area near Mt Hutt.
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Inside Chch Hospital's $483m Acute Services Building
Media were welcomed inside Christchurch Hospital's new $483 million Acute Services Building yesterday, for a glimpse inside the country's largest and most expensive hospital project to date.
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Girl 'indecently touched by a stranger on the way to school'
A number of schools in an Auckland suburb have increased security after reports of an indecent assault of a pupil.
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Parliament bullying: Mallard urges rape victims to seek support
Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard says it's his impression from the report on bullying at Parliament that people have been raped there, and he is urging the victims to go to police or support… Audio
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Bullying at Parliament: 'Shouting, abusive calls, character assassination'
A report into bullying and harassment has delivered a scathing view of what it's like to work at Parliament, including allegations of sexual assault. Audio
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Whānau violence targeted in campaign to keep Māori out of state care
The Māori Council is targetting Māori families in a new campaign to end violence and keep their children out of state care.
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James Cameron takes on Kiwi farmers
Director James Cameron has taken on New Zealand's animal agriculture industry, saying people need to move to plant based diets to tackle climate change.
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Grandmother pleads guilty to murdering teen granddaughter
A Whanganui teacher aide has pleaded guilty to murdering her teenage granddaughter.
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Pike re-entry a significant step much work still to be done - agency boss
Yesterday's re-entry of the Pike River mine was significant, but there is still so much more work to do, the recovery agency head says. Video, Audio
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Fire guts ambulance at Ōtāhuhu train station
A patient, their caregiver and two St John staff escaped unharmed after the ambulance they were in caught fire this morning.
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Huawei NZ: 'No need to panic' about phones after Google move
Huawei New Zealand says the phone-maker is looking at contingencies and the longer-term impact of restrictions on its access to US technology. Audio
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Crusaders 'desperately' want CCTV footage of alleged incident
The Crusaders boss is continuing to back team players accused of inappropriate and homophobic behaviour, and says the club looks forward to evidence coming out to clear their names. Audio
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New Chch office building has serious flaws - engineers
A new office building in central Christchurch's main shopping precinct has many serious flaws in its earthquake design, according to three leading engineering companies.
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A special reunion for Gallipoli war veteran's family
Family of World War One veteran, who died 100 years ago, find his final resting place.
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Secondary principals want 15 percent pay rise
Education Minister Chris Hipkins says secondary principals' claim for a 15 percent pay rise is unlikely to be successful.
