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Wed, 14 Sep 2022 08:49:30 GMT
School students as young as 12 the new workforce in Queenstown
Students, some as young as 12, have their choice of jobs - and most roles pay more than $20 an hour.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 08:41:08 GMT
Auckland City Rail Link boring machine breaks through final tunnel
This is the second and final tunnel to be completed, after construction began in April 2022.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 08:30:00 GMT
The Block NZ: Blockies fix bad stuff right on the eve of Saturday's auction
REVIEW: Racing ahead of auction day, the Block teams redo rooms that were lacking, and make a huge difference to the townhouses.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 08:00:00 GMT
Horizons Regional Council checking fewer than half of resource consents for compliance
Big projects and changing rules puts further pressure on Horizons Regional Council's compliance officers.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 08:00:00 GMT
Police gang crackdown paying off in parts of NZ, while impact in Taranaki remains unclear
A police operation cracking down on illegal gang activity in NZ is showing signs of success, but what impact it is having in Taranaki remains unclear.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 07:55:24 GMT
House where mother and son died in suspected murder-suicide sells for $505,000
The home, on Ayr St in Riccarton, Christchurch, was sold at auction on Wednesday.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 07:26:40 GMT
'Three strikes' has gone but a 14-year sentence for aggravated robbery goes on
Conrad Sheers has ADHD, FASD, and 14 years' jail, his lawyer says.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 07:00:00 GMT
All Blacks skipper Sam Cane admits fear of losing Bledisloe an important motivator
Fear of losing the precious trophy they've held for the last 19 years is a big motivator for the New Zealand rugby captain.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 07:00:00 GMT
The Queen, floods, toxic culture and dancefloor dicks - debate day in Nelson
Whakatū can boast the oldest, one of the youngest, and the most ministerially experienced of NZ’s would-be mayors.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 07:00:00 GMT
The Government has quietly made one Covid rule 'long term' — it’s a complete waste of time
OPINION: Every person entering New Zealand — even Kiwis — must continue to get a "travel pass" to arrive, and it turns out this bureaucratic waste of time is here to stay.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 07:00:00 GMT
How Chris Waller went from battling Foxton horse trainer to an invite to Queen Elizabeth II's funeral
He grew up on a Foxton dairy farm, moved his horse training operation to Australia and became friends with the Queen.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Northland Māori candidate is Pākehā man opposed to Māori seats
Robin Grieve says he "knows a lot of Māori people" and sees no hypocrisy in running for election to a position he doesn't think should exist.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Heartbreak High: Kiwi Rachel House the scene-stealer of Netflix's superb update
REVIEW: Her self-proclaimed "woke" principal is one of the major comedic highlights in this witty, whip-smart and winningly warm-hearted series.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 06:51:16 GMT
The hospitals enabling patients to book appointments in te reo Māori
From this week, to coincide with Māori Language Week, patients in the country's largest health district will be able to book appointments in te reo.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 06:30:50 GMT
Well-known trade union giant 'Red Ken' Douglas dies
'Red Ken' led the union movement from 1979 to 1999, playing a prominent role not only in this country but around the world.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 06:24:05 GMT
Palmerston North council candidates want a CBD that is 'well and truly pumping'
The Palmerston North business community came out to hear candidates suggestions to get the CBD back on its feet after the pandemic decimated foot traffic.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 06:15:00 GMT
Ramraided business owners not eligible for bollards slam 'disappointing' crime fund
Anna Zheng's store has been hit six times and her husband spent eight weeks sleeping there to deter thieves. They are not eligible for funded bollards.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 06:00:00 GMT
Man ordered to pay dog registration after court rejects idea his pet is a 'legal person'
Owner claimed his dog Connor did not need a leash, collar or registration as the hungarian vizsla was a "legal person". The High Court begged to differ.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 05:58:26 GMT
Reo radicals welcomed to Parliament, 50 years later
Tamariki played on Parliament's lawn as old radicals were celebrated for their fight to save te reo Māori.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 05:54:22 GMT
Sharemarket follows Wall Street lower after US inflation surprise
The sharemarket followed global markets lower after a report showed US inflation was not slowing as much as hoped.



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