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Tue, 27 Jul 2021 20:29:58 +1200Abuse inquiry: Lake Alice survivor remains angry decades after ill-treatment
Staff at Lake Alice's infamous child and adolescent unit in the 1970s enjoyed treating children badly, survivor Leota Scanlon says.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 20:29:58 +1200Murder trial: Wang's apartment repainted and recarpeted, court told
The apartment of a man allegedly killed on the orders of an underworld figure was entirely repainted, recarpeted and the locks changed around the time he disappeared, according to a property manager.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 18:46:10 +1200Matthew Hunt's mother speaks to media after Eli Eipha guilty verdict
The mother of murdered police officer Matthew Hunt says it has been traumatic listening to the details in court of what happened to her son.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 20:29:58 +1200Ardern expects housing need for Westport residents to be clearer soon
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says it was a confronting sight to view the damage to people's homes and possessions in the town.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 19:44:36 +1200Tags make for inconsistent rubbish rules: 'it's useless, a waste of time'
It's been more than 10 years since Auckland became a super city but there is one issue that still divides the City of Sails.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:01:00 +1200Massey cop shooting trial: Jury finds Eli Epiha guilty of attempted murder
Police killer Eli Epiha has been found guilty on a charge of attempted murder, after shooting two officers in Auckland last June, killing Matthew Hunt and wounding David Goldfinch.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:31:00 +1200Agreement for transparency on use of animals signed by 21 in science field
Science groups have committed to a more open approach when it comes to involving animals in their research after years of silence.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:39:46 +1200NZTA rule enforcement: More work needed to ease impact - Waka Kotahi
The Transport Agency says it's looking at ways to lessen the immediate impact of enforcing a rule that has forced some motorhomes and horse trucks off the road.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:54:18 +1200Washouts, felled trees close tracks on Taranaki Maunga
Trampers are being asked to take care and check in with the Department of Conservation before heading onto Taranaki Maunga after recent storms felled trees, created huge washouts and forced some tracks to close.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:37:49 +1200Wallabies granted MIQ exemption for Bledisloe match
The Wallabies will be allowed to enter New Zealand without having to stay in MIQ so the Bledisloe match in Auckland can go ahead on 7 August.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 13:52:57 +1200Covid-19 update: One new case in managed isolation as Taranaki wastewater testing continues
Latest wastewater test results from show no further coronavirus has been detected in New Plymouth, while there is one new case in MIQ.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:14:41 +1200PM Jacinda Ardern addresses media at Westport's Emergency Operations Centre
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is addressing media at Westport's Emergency Operations Centre after meeting residents hard-hit by severe flooding.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:37:49 +1200Far North District Council drops Significant Natural Areas plans
The council announced SNAs will no longer be included in the proposed district plan.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:56:02 +1200Counties Manukau DHB reviews decision on after-hours accident and emergency
Community backlash has prompted the Counties Manukau District Health Board to review its decision not to fund an after-hours emergency clinic.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:43:38 +1200Eli Epiha trial: Jurors unable to reach unanimous verdict
The jury in the trial of police killer Eli Epiha has been unable to reach a unanimous verdict.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 07:50:19 +1200NZTA manual change causes headaches for horse truck and motorhome owners
Motorhomes and horse trucks are being forced off the road under rule changes by the transport agency Waka Kotahi.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 08:57:15 +1200Fragile Porirua wastewater main a 'time bomb' until full repairs can be made
A Porirua wastewater pipe which has burst twice in the past 10 days may not be properly replaced before next year.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:17:53 +1200Seven teenagers in custody after police chase in West Auckland
The chase began after a police helicopter spotted a car travelling at high speed in Waitākere City.