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Wed, 25 May 2022 07:51:01 GMT
Coastal communities deploy sandbags, forceful waves up to 5.5m predicted
Wellington, Wairarapa and Canterbury are the most at risk as Antarctic gales whip up large swells that may cause damage in exposed places.

Wed, 25 May 2022 06:00:00 GMT
'Like a movie script': Security guard played 'integral' role in $50,000 burglary
Jennifer Valk gave safe codes to a man she barely knew. It set off a chain of events that ended with a body on a beach. On Wednesday, she had her day in court.

Wed, 25 May 2022 08:00:00 GMT
'Heartbreaking': Three-time car theft victim left stranded
Days away from moving towns, a Manawatū woman has again found herself the victim of car thieves.

Wed, 25 May 2022 08:03:40 GMT
Auckland Council to sell Henderson film studio in bid to offset $90m Covid-19 hit
Auckland Council is quitting the film studio business as it sells assets, looking to offset a $90m revenue hit from Covid-19.

Wed, 25 May 2022 05:52:32 GMT
Christopher Luxon calls for permanent gang unit after seven shootings in Auckland
Spate of shootings believed to have been carried out by Killer Beez and Tribesmen gangs has left innocent families "absolutely terrified", police say.

Wed, 25 May 2022 07:14:30 GMT
New bilingual 'Kura School' sign unveiled in move aimed at sharing 'taonga of te reo in our signage'
Transport minister unveils bilingual 'Kura School' sign, promises more to come

Wed, 25 May 2022 07:00:00 GMT
All packed up and nowhere to go
What happens when house buyers are literally left in limbo without keys? It is a scenario more common than you would think.

Wed, 25 May 2022 03:48:40 GMT
Roofing company ordered to give ex-worker holiday pay after 18 months on sick leave
He was off work on ACC for almost 18 months but the roofer was still entitled to $8325 for unused annual leave.

Wed, 25 May 2022 04:47:20 GMT
'This is huge': Human Rights Commission creates new uniform guidelines for schools
A former student who had to change schools because of his traditional tattoo hopes new uniform guidelines will stop others from being expelled for expressing their culture.

Wed, 25 May 2022 05:01:33 GMT
Joe Hawke brought thousands together for decolonisation – they returned for his tangi
Joe Hawke was a protester, a politician, and many other things. But across the kōrero and memories shared this week, it became clear he was a man who could bring people together.

Wed, 25 May 2022 02:44:13 GMT
Dilworth School: Boy ran from bach after alleged sexual abuse, court hears
Former Dilworth student says he fled his former music teacher's Waiheke Island bach after the man tried to touch him sexually and take lewd photos.

Wed, 25 May 2022 08:32:24 GMT
Firefighters union votes to strike across the country
The NZ Professional Firefighters Union says it will be taking strike action.

Wed, 25 May 2022 08:08:54 GMT
Ministry of Education to close head office in Wellington due to earthquake risk, 1000 staff to work from home
More than 1000 staff have been told to work from home after it was discovered the building doesn’t meet earthquake standards.

Wed, 25 May 2022 08:01:57 GMT
Invercargill para-athlete to represent NZ in Waka World championships
Melanie Magowan had a tough choice to have her lower leg removed 19 months ago. In August, she will represent New Zealand at the Waka Ama World Championships.

Wed, 25 May 2022 08:00:00 GMT
What we can learn from a white supremacist's diary
The journal of racist murderer Lionel Terry has been kept under wraps for generations. In a Stuff exclusive, the ‘’family heirloom’’ is shared with the public for the first time.

Wed, 25 May 2022 07:33:09 GMT
Relief for refugee and migrant support groups as Budget funds kick in
Anne Lee​ says extra funds mean her organisation can meet the demand for budgeting and driving skills among migrants and refugees.

Wed, 25 May 2022 07:31:53 GMT
Omicron subvariant BA.2.12.1 discovered in community, more subvariants in wastewater
Although the subvariants look to be more transmissible, they don't appear to make people any sicker.

Wed, 25 May 2022 07:30:02 GMT
Ardern on brand and pushing the brand - both personal and political - in New York
ANALYSIS: The PM hit the ground running. In business parlance she was leveraging her own brand to push that of New Zealand Inc.

Wed, 25 May 2022 07:30:00 GMT
Forced to pay for nothing, it's hard to bottle up the frustration
OPINION: There's glass half full and then there's glass overflowing. Kevin Norquay laments his dealings with the local council.

Wed, 25 May 2022 07:18:31 GMT
Long Covid will be one of this generation's disability challenges - Commissioner
Many people with long Covid fit the definition of disability, and the health system may struggle to manage, Disability Rights Commissioner says.



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