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Concerns over man posing as building inspector visiting Wellington properties
29 Nov 2023The city council is warning residents to be on the alert for a man visiting homes claiming to be a building inspector.
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Mayor Wayne Brown proposes 'Auckland Future Fund' to help stem rates hikes
29 Nov 2023The fund would be created from leasing the port and transferring the remainder of the council's Auckland Airport shares
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Expect more shark sightings on NZ beaches as summer approaches - DOC
29 Nov 2023DOC has advice on keeping safe in the water after a large shark was spotted near Rabbit Island near Nelson.
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Man charged with murder after Stoke death
29 Nov 2023The 33-year-old accused was due to appear in court on Friday.
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Ban phones in classroom, not during breaks - survey
29 Nov 2023Most New Zealanders support cellphones being banned in the classroom, but not at break times.
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'Multi-year' consequences warned amid Massey University cuts
29 Nov 2023Palmerston North locals have received a stark warning: if Massey University keeps slashing staff and courses, it will enter a "death spiral", and the provincial city will wither.
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Labour-hire firm investigated after exploitation allegations from migrants
29 Nov 2023RNZ understands hundreds of workers had accredited employer work visas and were promised work with Prolink NZ - but some have been left broke and jobless, while others were not working enough hours to…
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Flights delayed in Auckland after issue with the submission of flight plans
29 Nov 2023The plans are a requirement for flying aircrafts, and need to be submitted at least 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the journey.
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USAR teams warn of 'crisis' over 'failing' rescue vehicles - documents
29 Nov 2023Urban Search and Rescue teams are relying on just three trucks, two of them so old they keep breaking down and pose risks because they lack basic stability control.
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Tamihere appeal: False evidence 'problematic', Court of Appeal told
28 Nov 2023Testimony from a notorious jail house snitch should never have been put to the jury in David Tamihere's first double murder trial, the Court of Appeal has been told.
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NZ on Air board member quits over comments about Winston Peters
28 Nov 2023The comments were made on a LinkedIn post that Andrew Shaw has since removed, but NZ on Air says he has unreservedly apologised.
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Waka Kotahi decision on closing SH1 in Brynderwyns expected before Xmas
28 Nov 2023Waka Kotahi says repairs on State Highway 1 through the Brynderwyns need to be carried out before winter. Audio
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'Absolute despair': AOS desperate for St John assistance at scene of terror attack
28 Nov 2023A senior police tactical operator told the inquest he contemplated going to St John himself to ask them to have paramedics attend Al Noor Mosque.
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Native forest plan cheaper than paying for carbon credits, group claims
28 Nov 2023Recloaking Papatūānuku say sucking carbon out of the atmosphere using homegrown projects could be cheaper than buying carbon offsets overseas.
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Auckland Council to offer grants so homes can better withstand bad weather
28 Nov 2023An estimated 100 owners of storm damaged homes will receive grants to future-proof their properties and continue living in them.
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The legal issues Kiwis most often seek help with
28 Nov 2023Citizens Advice Bureau data reveals what legal rights people most often seek help with, and what makes it so difficult to access. Audio
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Tax evasion: Shareholder of three companies failed to pay $150k
A man in control of the finances of three companies has admitted not paying almost $150,000 of their employees' tax contributions.
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Woman arrested at pro-Palestine rally for breaching peace
28 Nov 2023A woman at a pro-Palestine rally in Auckland was antagonising the crowd moments before her arrest, police say.
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Axing sexuality, relationship education guidelines would be 'huge mistake'
The lead writer of the sexuality and relationship education guidelines is alarmed the new government has agreed to remove them.
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'Right, Mark, this is what we need': Mayors appeal to new minister to visit cyclone-hit regions
28 Nov 2023Mayors in Hawke's Bay and Tai Rāwhiti are urging new Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell see for himself the mountain of work that still lies ahead after Cyclone Gabrielle.
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Former CCC manager returns to the fold to lend 'steadying' hand
28 Nov 2023A former Christchurch City Council senior manager is returning to help the organisation, which has lost a number of senior staff in the last year.
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The 'deep tech' sector dreaming up ways to save the planet
28 Nov 2023The Detail takes a look inside an Auckland building where more than 20 start-ups are developing products aimed at reducing carbon emissions.
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Govt defending the indefensible in scrapping smokefree efforts - health leader
Critics are calling deputy National Party leader 'Nicotine Willis', and Health Minister Shane Reti, 'Shane Cigareti'. Audio
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Strong winds force cruise ship to skip Wellington visit
28 Nov 2023The Ovation of the Seas was preparing to berth before the ship's captain decided they were not prepared to stay. Audio
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