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Fri, 13 May 2022 05:25:25 GMT
Former eco-villagers' warning for those donating to charity locked in dispute
Ben and Whitney Callander worked for the Koanga Institute for three years. They want donors to be aware funds could be used for legal action.

Fri, 13 May 2022 07:24:34 GMT
Elderly man's support workers did not raise concerns over his care
The man was allegedly locked in his room and put to bed in a wetsuit at night. His carers noticed, but did not flag their worries with superiors, a court heard.

Fri, 13 May 2022 07:39:18 GMT
Hospital dental assistant who can't afford to visit own dentist ready to walk off job
Raewyn Love passionately provides dental care to society's most vulnerable. But she can't afford it herself - and on Monday will walk off the job to fight for better pay.

Fri, 13 May 2022 06:38:34 GMT
Sexual misconduct advocate helps young woman escape Gloriavale for life of freedom
Olivia Wensley, who helped spark New Zealand's #MeToo movement, offered safe haven to the woman she befriended after meeting her at the West Coast community.

Fri, 13 May 2022 04:36:35 GMT
Woman charged after car crashes into Auckland building, mows down family
A 39-year-old woman will face three counts of careless driving after a mum and her two kids were run over at a holiday programme.

Fri, 13 May 2022 01:17:24 GMT
Club rugby player escapes conviction after injuring opponent in on-field brawl
Iosefo Kalolo Aukusitino's attack during a sevens match left Ridge Studd convulsing on the ground and needing reconstructive facial surgery.

Fri, 13 May 2022 04:17:43 GMT
Corrections staff exodus blamed on wages, conditions, return to pre-pandemic careers
Pay, conditions and pandemic behind an exodus of frontline workers from Department of Corrections in 2022.

Fri, 13 May 2022 04:14:18 GMT
Man, 21, turns himself in after sexual acts with 13-year-old boy
The boy's mother told the court her son had suicidal thoughts after what happened and was going to need "years of therapy".

Fri, 13 May 2022 00:04:28 GMT
Racism in Tauranga makes it 'unsafe' to enter by-election, Māori Party says
Hate speech and the “belittling of te reo Māori” at public events prompted party to opt out of standing a candidate for safety reasons.

Thu, 12 May 2022 23:08:15 GMT
Unqualified engineer who lied on CV guilty of 38 fraud charges, fined for ethics breach
Student engineer Prajna Singh was found guilty on 38 fraud charges after pretending to be qualified and signing off on work.

Fri, 13 May 2022 08:56:52 GMT
Former Police Commissioner Mike Bush in running for top job at Scotland Yard
If successful, the former New Zealand police commissioner would be the first foreign leader of a British police force.

Fri, 13 May 2022 08:48:45 GMT
Christopher Luxon reacquaints himself with National Party's rural heartland
The leader of the opposition toured the saleyards to show National's stalwart supporters the party has turned a corner.

Fri, 13 May 2022 08:06:02 GMT
1000 people could be in hospital with Covid-19 daily during winter peak – Govt
Another “quite large peak” is expected during the colder months, with concurrent flu and RSV outbreaks on the cards, Dr Ashley Bloomfield says.

Fri, 13 May 2022 08:00:00 GMT
National Party deputy leader makes quick visit to 'sunny' New Plymouth
Between appearing on national television and movie night with her kids, National Party deputy leader Nicola Willis made a fleeting visit to Taranaki.

Fri, 13 May 2022 07:28:02 GMT
Many green thumbs help launch Hamilton's showpiece enviro project
Ensuring native species thrive in Hamilton requires the planting of many, many trees.

Fri, 13 May 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Why Labour can't be trusted to get Wellington moving
OPINION: The Government spends more time paying consultants and making announcements than fixing the region's transport problems.

Fri, 13 May 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Virtual tourism looks ahead after lockdown boost
As New Zealand's borders progressively open, there is still an online market for tourists who can't or are reluctant to hop on a plane.

Fri, 13 May 2022 06:54:56 GMT
MPI prosecutes company for not keeping records
Two chefs who were caught with undersize paua prompted a search of two Te Anau restaurants by Fisheries officers, and a prosecution by the Ministry for Primary Industries.

Fri, 13 May 2022 06:50:36 GMT
People with concussions wait 60 days on average for help, says brain expert
After being mown down by a car in the school holidays, Auckland mum Angela Choi has a weeks-long wait for help with a debilitating concussion.

Fri, 13 May 2022 06:44:38 GMT
Governor-Genral Dame Cindy Kiro honours her dual heritage at Waitangi pōwhiri
Now she has been officially welcomed to the role by Ngāpuhi, Dame Cindy Kiro will represent New Zealand at the Queen's platinum jubilee.



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