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Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:35:17 GMT
Sir Miles Warren: An architectural legacy that has stood the test of time
As an architect melding "the solidity of the New Brutaliam with the lighweight vernacular of the Group Architects", the late Sir Miles Warren's architectural influence is huge.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 07:53:23 GMT
Woman dies of 'broken heart' one month after death of husband of 67 years
It was 1954 when John Blennerhassett went to pick his girlfriend up for a date and spotted her friend Jill. Six kids and 67 years later, they died a month apart.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 05:29:59 GMT
Apology to patients of alleged imposter doctor, 11 days after concerns were raised
Health authorities will review vetting process after allegations surface that a man posing as a doctor examined scores of patients

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 03:00:00 GMT
'The hidden hero without a cape': The man driving people home from the airport for free
When Malcolm Turner learnt how hard it had been for many Kiwis overseas to get home, he knew there had to be something he could do to help.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 05:46:16 GMT
Large police presence, road blocked off due to incident in Auckland's Clendon Park
A blue tent has been set up in the front yard of the property, with more than a dozen police staff at the scene

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 04:00:45 GMT
'It is what it is': Christopher Luxon unmoved on staff failure over Sam Uffindell's past
National's leader sticks to the script as he keeps his staff out of the Sam Uffindell saga.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 06:00:00 GMT
Adult sperm whale found washed ashore at Rabbit Island
The 17-metre long adult whale beached at Rabbit Island, the second of the giant deepwater species to be found on the island in recent years.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 23:57:27 GMT
Scammers pretending to be from Waka Kotahi target vehicle owners
Waka Kotahi is encouraging vehicle users to be vigilant because a number of scams are targeting vehicle owners.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 05:00:16 GMT
Government has 'no concerns' as Kāinga Ora forecasts unaffordable debt-levels for 60 years
A leaked briefing shows Kāinga Ora will not be able to pay off its billions in debt in the coming 60 years.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 03:58:37 GMT
Transpower cautions electricity supply on Friday morning still looking 'tight'
Electricity system operator again presses power firms to put more generation into the market.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 02:12:19 GMT
Beneficiary pleads guilty to $50k Covid-19 wage subsidy scam
Logan Cochrane was paid out $50k in support when he claimed to be running a business during lockdown. In reality, he was on a benefit.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:53:34 GMT
Brian Tamaki pleads guilty to careless driving after crossing centre line, causing crash
His SUV crossed the centre line, heading directly into an oncoming vehicle's path, court documents say. His lawyer says he takes full responsibility.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 08:44:06 GMT
Labour MP Gaurav Sharma launches broadside as Parliamentary Service, Labour whips work through 'employment matters'
Parliamentary Service says it is looking into "employment matters" related to Labour backbencher Gaurav Sharma, who alleged the service is complicit in bullying.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 08:01:05 GMT
Work still to be done addressing police workplace culture - survey
Only half of all police staff are comfortable with the organisation's workplace culture or feel it is improving, a survey has found.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 08:00:00 GMT
Hearing into cool stores development hears a 'dismal projection' for activity at Port Taranaki
An economist gave a ‘’dismal projection’’ for activity at Port Taranaki during the second day of a hearing looking at a proposal to transform New Plymouth’s cool stores.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 07:45:00 GMT
Jewellery workers require counselling, shut up shop after daylight robberies
At least five Auckland jewellery stores have been robbed in broad daylight over recent months, leaving workers traumatised.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 07:02:57 GMT
Hanmer Springs losing out as DOC stalls on repairing Great Ride bridge
DOC either needs to fix the damaged St James cycleway bridge or let the local trust do the work. They are not doing either.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Life of 'Batman' in the balance after feral cat attack
The injured pekapeka's future will be determined by whether its wing can heal, Hamilton Zoo staff say.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Low-cost health provider achieves goal of buying building thanks to council loan
Piki Te Ora, which charges $5 for nurse visits and $19.50 for doctor visits, was granted a $750,000 loan to help buy the Christchurch building they are renting.

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Manawatū hip-hop duo take dreams to the world stage
A NZ duo who won gold qualifying them for the hip-hop world champs is doing the mahi to get themselves to Portugal.



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