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Some Queenstown rentals still overcrowded, expensive and poor quality - Salvation Army
Many thought the Covid-19 pandemic might bring some relief to those seeking accommodation in Queenstown Lakes.
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Auckland emergency departments battling winter virus outbreak
A surge in viral winter illnesses is creating havoc in Auckland emergency departments - with concerns on the frontline things will only get worse.
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Opinion: Lake Alice evidence recalls ghosts that made a mess of human lives
Talk about a story. According to media legend, nocturnal visitors to the derelict site that used to be Lake Alice Psychiatric Hospital are liable to bump into ghosts, David Cohen writes.
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Major overhaul of country's water systems met with unease
A number of councils are already criticising the government's freshly minted new plans for water.
A major overhaul of the country's water systems has been unveiled with the aim of stopping household… Video, Audio
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Police say 'shocking' number of girls reporting sexual assaults at Chch school
About 2500 allegations of sexual harassment and assault have been made at Christchurch Girls' High School this year - and more are expected.
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Living in the age of "infodemic": challenging misinformation
A new nationwide survey has shone a light on the rise of misinformation and the concern New Zealanders have about it. The research commissioned by the Classification Office has found exposure to false… Audio
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Misinformation concern on the rise, says report
Most New Zealanders have been exposed to misinformation and are increasingly concerned about it, according to a survey by the Classification Office. The Chief Censor says it shows the need for urgent…
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Misinformation concern on the rise, says report
Most New Zealanders have been exposed to misinformation and are increasingly concerned about it, according to a survey by the Classification Office. The Chief Censor says it shows the need for urgent…
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India Oxenberg on escaping the NXIVM cult
The signs were there, but for seven years, India Oxenberg got sucked deeper and deeper into the NXIVM cult.Her mother, Dynasty actress Catherine Oxenberg tried everything to get her out. India talks… Audio
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Closure looms for paper mill in Kawerau: 'A big hole in this community'
A small eastern Bay of Plenty town is hopeful for the future in the midst of of its paper mill shutting up shop.
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Students often stay silent after being sexually assaulted, survey finds
A survey of Christchurch Girls' High School students has uncovered widespread sexual harassment outside the school and 20 cases of rape by individuals or groups. Audio
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Coss Marte and his prison-style bootcamp employing ex-inmates
Coss Marte is the founder and chief executive of Conbody. It's a prison-style fitness bootcamp in New York City that hires former inmates as trainers. Coss served a seven-year sentence in New York's… Audio
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'Moment of real accountability:' Chauvin gets 22-year jail term
A Minnesota judge has sentenced former police officer Derek Chauvin to 22 years and six months in prison for the murder of George Floyd. Footage of his arrest sparked global protests.
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Get the jab says expert as Samoans hesitant about vaccine
Samoans eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19 are being urged to do so after new figures showed the country's rates of vaccination falling behind other Pacific nations.
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Ex-CYF carer jailed for sexually assaulting boys
A former Child, Youth and Family carer has been sentenced to 10 years and two months in prison for sexually violating and indecently assaulting young boys in his care.
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IPCA considers re-opening Shargin Stephens police shooting case
The IPCA is considering reopening its inquiry into the police shooting of Rotorua man Shargin Stephens, who was shot and killed after smashing up a police car with a weed slasher.
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Sir Michael Cullen on a distinguished career and Labour's highs and lows
New Zealand politician Sir Michael Cullen died this week aged 76. Last year, the former Labour Party deputy prime minister spoke to Kathryn Ryan about his memoir Labour Saving and what he saw from a… Audio
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Woman describes 'inhumane' conditions at mental health unit
A woman admitted to an overcrowded Taranaki mental health unit says felt dehumanised and unsafe when she was forced to sleep on a mattress on the floor of a lounge, as all the bedrooms were full. Video, Audio
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More than 110 teenagers kept in police cells for 24 hours
The Children's Commissioner wants to repeal a section of law enabling the youth court to remand young people in police cells.
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Skilled migrants awaiting residency: 'We feel like we're being left to sink or swim'
A British doctor says she feels let down by a government which pleaded for healthcare workers but has now gone silent on how they can become residents.
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Grief at a Distance
While Jessica Dermody was enjoying what felt like "school holidays” during lockdown on her parent’s farm, a close relative committed suicide. Audio
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Images of sexual assaults shared among Dunedin teens
Jane* has blurry memories of that night.
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Lake Alice abuse: Former patient accuses Dr Selwyn Leeks of rape
A survivor of the Lake Alice Psychiatric Hospital has told the Royal Commission she was raped multiple times by the head of the child and adolescent unit, Dr Selwyn Leeks.
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Calls for rent cap as pensioners face possible 35% hike by council
Rent caps should be used to curb Marlborough's "unaffordable" senior housing prices, housing experts say.
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Call for clearer direction from government on reducing suicide rate
A young woman who lost her father to suicide is calling for more transparency from the government on what is being done to tackle the country's high suicide rate.
