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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 08:03:40 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 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
Whistler, Canada: What it's like to slide down the world's fastest bobsled track
We’re crammed in to a bathtub-shaped hunk of fibreglass, gripping the sides with white knuckles. Someone slams down the visor on my helmet and wishes me luck.

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 08:00:00 GMT
Significant Timaru subdivision granted resource consent
A significant slice of undeveloped land at the south-eastern edge of Timaru could soon accommodate up to 150 houses after an application to subdivide it was given the go ahead.

Wed, 25 May 2022 08:00:00 GMT
Coca-Cola replacing two sugar-free favourites with single flavour
The company says Coke Zero Sugar will make classic Coke drinkers question their loyalty but history shows new flavours don't always go down well.

Wed, 25 May 2022 08:00:00 GMT
Rates rise of 6.99% 'unjustified' burden on ratepayers
As the cost of living continues to increase, residents are concerned a 6.99% rate increase will only add to their struggle.

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 07:51:27 GMT
Matt Lodge makes shock code switch four days after mysterious Warriors release
Controversial prop was released by the Warriors on Friday, missed Saturday's game and was playing rugby by Tuesday night.

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 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
How to Please a Woman: Kiwi Thomson 'twins' steal crowdpleasing Aussie comedy
REVIEW: Our own Josh and Eric are at the centre of the most memorable scenes of this generation's Full Monty, a suburban Perth version of Magic Mike.

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 07:26:13 GMT
Top Guns and Stranger Things: Aliens, Labyrinth, The Fly among 1986's best movies
Sigourney Weaver battled xenomorphs, Jeff Goldblum transmogrified and David Bowie sported some seriously tight pants in classic flicks from a golden year.

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.

Wed, 25 May 2022 07:17:53 GMT
First cameras on boats in nationwide roll-out to start transmitting in November
Vessels posing the greatest risk to at-risk protected species, such as Hector’s and Māui dolphins and hōiho, will get cameras first.



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