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Mon, 30 May 2022 05:32:59 GMT
Five responses to Government's supermarket changes
What do supermarkets really think of the new rules designed to force them to earn less?

Mon, 30 May 2022 05:04:47 GMT
Government asks TVNZ's board to confirm hiring process of Kamahl Santamaria was proper
Broadcasting Minister Kris Faafoi has ordered TVNZ's board to tell him whether proper process was followed in the hiring of ex-host Kamahl Santamaria.

Mon, 30 May 2022 07:09:12 GMT
Heavy rain warning in place until midnight as storm moves south
Floodwaters brought on by the rain temporarily trapped children and teachers at an early learning centre in Whitianga.

Mon, 30 May 2022 03:30:00 GMT
'It touched a nerve': Butcher moved to tears by thousands of messages of support
A Bay of Plenty butcher was moved to tears after receiving thousands of messages from across Aotearoa. Doug Jarvis spoke out when a spate of burglaries forced him to shut up shop.

Mon, 30 May 2022 06:58:25 GMT
Political poll has Labour, National close while Māori Party remains kingmaker
Labour drops two points to 35% as Budget fails to give the Government a boost, according to 1News poll.

Mon, 30 May 2022 08:28:15 GMT
Worries about landlords' reaction stymie investigations into thousands of potentially damp or mouldy homes
The health intiative identified 25,000 poor quality rentals. Only 41 were ever investigated – tenants were too fearful of their landlords to give the go-ahead.

Sun, 29 May 2022 22:40:26 GMT
Auckland quarry death: 'Phenomenally warm' mum of two killed in 'freak accident'
Businesswoman Amanda Kidd died while emptying a skip bin at a quarry in West Auckland.

Mon, 30 May 2022 05:52:39 GMT
People reportedly steal bills to get $200 payment for stench-hit community
The $200 was meant to be for people doing it tough due to a putrid pong. But others are allegedly gaming the system.

Mon, 30 May 2022 04:20:03 GMT
Driver who struck teen keeps mouth shut, sinks WorkSafe prosecution
He refused to co-operate with the workplace watchdog, angering the family of Kyden Lovegrove who almost lost his leg while getting the mail.

Mon, 30 May 2022 05:07:44 GMT
Woman dies of cancer after allegedly being told it was 'just an infection'
A woman fast-tracked through the system as a “suspected cancer patient” was then told she probably didn't have the disease, until it was too late.

Mon, 30 May 2022 08:55:02 GMT
Council investigating bugs found in Kiwis' pasta
Auckland Council are investigating why Kiwis keep finding bugs in their San Remo pasta while NZ Food Safety are ready to step in, if needed.

Mon, 30 May 2022 08:34:28 GMT
China's diplomatic push secures deals in Pacific, but not the major prize
China has signed a series of deals with Pacific Island nations, but has not succeeded in securing the region-spanning economic and security agreement it wanted.

Mon, 30 May 2022 08:33:13 GMT
Cheat sheet: How the Government plans to bust the supermarket rort
It's a brave new world for shoppers - the Government is finally doing something to break the supermarket duopoly.

Mon, 30 May 2022 08:30:00 GMT
Celebration Church founding family has about $9m of properties
The family behind the Celebration Church has a sizeable property portfolio including lifestyle blocks and sections in sought-after suburbs.

Mon, 30 May 2022 08:00:00 GMT
Home made of hemp helps Wānaka woman on her sustainability journey
Hemp protein, hemp oil and hemps seeds – the cannabis plant is well known for its health benefits, but you can build a sustainable home with it too.

Mon, 30 May 2022 08:00:00 GMT
Taranaki transport committee supports review of road user charges
System should not be used to fund climate change and emissions reduction, says submision.

Mon, 30 May 2022 07:31:18 GMT
Christchurch ED pleads with public not to come unless urgent, as winter illness bites
Winter flu is driving higher numbers at ED, but health authorities are asking people to seek help online, at the pharmacy or at after hours clinics first.

Mon, 30 May 2022 07:30:00 GMT
Why the pine tree might land the Government in court
Is a backflip on giving revenue for permanent pine trees a breach of Treaty law, or a recognition of it? Ministers may find out the answer in court.

Mon, 30 May 2022 07:00:00 GMT
The 22-year-old growing mini-brains in petri dishes to fight brain cancer
Meet the 22-year-old researcher with a handful of human brain tissue, $150,000 and a stash of blood flow medicines including - yep - Viagra.

Mon, 30 May 2022 06:33:01 GMT
Nobby Clark standing for Invercargill mayoralty
Invercargill deputy mayor Nobby Clark has announced he will stand for the Invercargill mayoralty at the October local body elections.



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