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Steven Joyce to dress up his first budget
The Finance Minister, Steven Joyce, will today deliver his first budget. Our political reporter, Demelza Leslie, finds out what's on the wishlist. Audio
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Man found not guilty of Christmas Eve manslaughter
A homeless man accused of sending another rough sleeper fleeing into the Waikato River, where he drowned, has been found not guilty of manslaughter.
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Govt flooding support missing the mark - BoP farmers
Bay of Plenty farmers are criticising the government's response to rural flooding from Cyclone Debbie.
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Edgecumbe flood victims deserve answers - investigator
The head of the investigation into the catastrophic failure of Edgecumbe's stopbank says the flood-stricken community deserve answers.
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"They want to know why the stop bank gave way"
Audio 23 May 2017Sir Michael Cullen is heading an independent review into the breach of the Rangitaiki River stopbank. He says Edgecumbe residents are entitled to know whether anyone was to blame for their town being… Audio
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Homeless man attacked victim to protect woman, court told
A homeless man attacked another rough sleeper on Christmas Eve, sending him fleeing into the Waikato River where he drowned, a court has been told.
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Homeless man accused of killing fellow homeless man on Christmas Eve
Neville Harris allegedly attacked Tama Retimana in Hamilton on Christmas Eve, sending him fleeing into the Waikato River where he drowned. Audio
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Mustering courage
Audio 17 May 2017Precariously straddled on the Clarence Fault, New Zealand's most isolated high country station has held its first autumn muster since the Kaikōura earthquake. Alexa Cook reports.
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Stoush brewing over Whanganui Port redevelopment
A viable multi-million dollar redevelopment of Whanganui's Port is being stymied by a plan to introduce a ferry service to Motueka in Tasman, an investor says.
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DOC's 'Moa Town' plan doesn't fly with conservationists
A plan to put artificial moas and light shows into an ancient cave system has critics accusing DOC of forgetting about the environment as it focuses on tourism.
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More protection needed for whitebait species - Conservation Authority
Whitebaiters could face catch limits, tougher enforcement and fishing permits amid concern over the future of the native species.
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Go with the flow
Last November's 7.8-magnitude earthquake has altered the course and flow of the Clarence River in southern Marlborough, creating new challenges for farmers and new possibilities for a local rafting… Audio, Gallery
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Go with the flow
Last November's 7.8-magnitude earthquake has altered the course and flow of the Clarence River in southern Marlborough, creating new challenges for farmers and new possibilities for a local rafting…
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Slips and flooding as May deluge eases
Several roads are closed as wild wet weather moves across the North Island.
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No basis for Pike River cover-up claims - Solid Energy
Solid Energy is strongly rejecting any allegations of a cover-up over safety issues at Pike River Mine. Video
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Solid Energy CEO 'disappointed' no one accountable for Pike
Solid Energy Chief Executive Tony King has spoken for the first time about the safety of the Pike River mine insisting it is still too dangerous for people to go back into it. Video, Audio
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PM: Govt budget to target most vulnerable; Peters 'irresponsible' on Pike
In Bill English's ninth budget, his first as Prime Minister, social investment takes the wheel as the Government moves its focus away from tax cuts. Video, Audio
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Cyclone Donna lashes Vanuatu for third day
Cyclone Donna continued to lash Vanuatu's northern islands for a third straight day on Sunday, hampering efforts to send assessment teams and aid to remote areas.
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Insight: A Line in the Sand for Freshwater Quality?
The state of the country's waterways is almost constantly in the headlines. Now a definitive landmark report from the Ministry for the Environment has confirmed what many already suspected, that there… Video, Audio
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Knock Out The Needle
Marlborough farmer Tim Struthers has spent several years trying to control Chilean Needle Grass on his sheep and beef farm near Seddon. The invasive weed can out-compete pasture grasses and its seed… Audio
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Knock Out The Needle
Marlborough farmer Tim Struthers has spent several years trying to control Chilean Needle Grass on his sheep and beef farm near Seddon. The invasive weed can out-compete pasture grasses and its seed…
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Thirteen hours of Pike River footage released by police
Police have released more than 13 hours of video taken inside the Pike River Mine after the some of the footage was leaked last week. Video
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Toby & Toby on... re-entering the Pike River mine
Opinion - The issues surrounding the deadly disaster refuse to be buried, and footage leaked this week has brought tensions back to the surface, explain Toby Manhire and Toby Morris.
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Selwyn residents back councillor over dirty water criticism
A fiery meeting has seen Selwyn locals throw their support behind a regional councillor who criticised the organisation's record on water protection.
