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Coronavirus: Ministry discusses closure plans with schools
The Education Ministry is phoning every school in the country to discuss plans for closures to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus.
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Coronavirus latest: What you need to know
A passenger on board the Golden Princess cruise ship berthed at Akaroa, in the South Island, is being tested for Covid-19. Here are the latest coronavirus developments.
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Covid-19: Cancelled, crowdless and closed
The Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak has led to cancellations and postponements both here in New Zealand and around the world, with big concerts, sports events and major festivals all affected.
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Extra coroners brought in to relieve backlog
Coronial services have come under strain in recent years as deaths and caseloads have steadily increased.
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Samoa's proposed end to direct flight to Fiji sparks high-level talks
The threatened closure of the direct air route between Apia and Nadi by the Samoa government has become a subject for top level inter-governmental discussions.
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Families uncertain, stressed as disability rehab centre closes
Laura Fergusson Rehabilitation is closing in Auckland, Waikato and Whanganui, and only 14 of the 124 people needing rehabilitation and respite care have found somewhere else to go.
The non-profit… Video, Audio
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Grace Millane murder: The key evidence
This is a recap of the evidence heard in court during the trial of the man found guilty of murdering British backpacker Grace Millane.
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Auckland Airport CEO says runway is safe, despite two closures
The unusually hot and dry weather has been blamed for Auckland Airport's deteriorating runway. Video
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Hot weather blamed for Auckland Airport runway deterioration
The "unusually hot and dry weather" has been blamed for Auckland Airport's deteriorating runway.
The airport has completed a review after two recent runway closures which stopped flights from landing… Video, Audio
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Seymour demands answers as major rehab service to close
Epsom MP David Seymour is demanding answers from the government over the closure of a major rehabilitation provider in his electorate.
Checkpoint revealed Laura Fergusson Rehabilitation is closing… Video, Audio
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Laura Fergusson rehab: Disabled man's mum begs Ardern to keep centre open
An Auckland woman with a severely disabled son is begging the Prime Minister to intervene and keep respite services provided by Laura Fergusson Rehabilitation open.
Mandy Brookland's son Blake cant… Video, Audio
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Covid-19 to have a negative impact on NZ's GDP - Ardern
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the Covid-19 coronavirus will have a negative - but temporary - impact on New Zealand's GDP. Video
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Laura Fergusson closure 'the nail in the respite coffin in NZ'
A disability advocate fighting to stop the planned closure of Laura Fergusson Rehabilitation and respite services says she's ready to take the case to court.
Laura Fergusson Rehabilitation offers… Video, Audio
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Disability sector funding crisis 'tragedy waiting to happen'
The disability sector is in the grip of a funding crisis that's a tragedy waiting to happen, according to the NZ Disability Support Network. Audio
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Disability sector funding crisis a tragedy waiting to happen - advocates
The disability sector is in the grip of a funding crisis that's a tragedy waiting to happen, according to the NZ Disability Support Network.
Its comments follow Checkpoint revealing Laura Fergusson… Video, Audio
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More maintenance needed on Auckland runway, pilots say
An international pilots group says maintenance of the Auckland Airport runway has not kept up with the rate that it's deteriorating.
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Major Auckland streets close long term for CRL upgrade
Two major roads in central Auckland will close next month, as construction on the City Rail Link moves into its next stage.
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Demise of school pools could contribute to increased drownings
There's a concern that continued closures of school pools around the country is leading to more people losing their lives in the water. Audio
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Government denies Laura Fergusson Rehabilitation asked for money
The Ministry of Health denies it was ever asked for extra funding by a disability and rehabilitation service that says it is being forced to close its doors for largely financial reasons. Video, Audio
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Coronavirus' economic impact will be 'worse that SARS'
Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr says the virus outbeak will undoubtedly hit New Zealand's economy more than the Sars outbreak did 17 years ago.
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Evacuating NZers from Wuhan: What you need to know
A military training base in north Auckland is being turned into a quarantine centre for New Zealanders being evacuated from Wuhan, the epicentre of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
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Chinese consul general critical of travel ban: 'I feel very disappointed'
China's consul general in Auckland says the sudden decision could hurt the superpower's economy - and that would also be bad for New Zealand. Audio
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NZ disability rehab centre closure worries clients: 'I don't know where I'll go'
The much lauded pay equity settlement is contributing to the demise of a decades old disability and rehabilitation service that's helped thousands of people. Laura Fergusson Rehabilitation offers… Video, Audio
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South Island mayors decry North-centric government roading spend
The South Island has largely been bypassed in yesterday's big spending announcement for roads. Audio
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Measures on the way to protect cyclists at busy Auckland crossing
Work is underway to make one of Auckland's busiest cycleway road crossings safer.
