Articles by Alex Mason
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Audio
Margaret Wilson: Pay discrimination
Thursday, 2 April 2015, 12:34pm"With respect to the Prime Minister, it's not always that women choice low-paying jobs; it's because there is no choice." Former...
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National
Hone Heke's flag unveiled in Auckland
Thursday, 3 March 2016, 5:28amHistory is being brought to the fore in Auckland this morning, as Ngapuhi and MOTAT join the flag debate. Hone Heke's tribal...
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National
Flybuys won't be making customers return Ipads after error
Wednesday, 20 January 2016, 5:52pmIf a deal looks to good to be true, it probably is. That's the line from the owner of Fly Buys after human error saw customers...
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National
Inmate dies at Otago Prison
Tuesday, 19 January 2016, 6:11pmUPDATED 7.17pm: An inmate at Otago Prison has died from a suspected cardiac arrest. Staff at the Otago Corrections Facility...
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National
NZ criticised over lack of coal action
Sunday, 3 January 2016, 6:32amNew Zealand's being accused of doing less to give up coal than greenhouse gas emissions giant China, and there's a call to...
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National
Sunshine to return for NZ holidaymakers
Sunday, 3 January 2016, 6:19amGood news for those still on holiday - New Zealand will soon be basking in summer temperatures once more. It's been a miserable...
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World
Concerns western Governments creating 'climate of fear'
Sunday, 3 January 2016, 6:11amThere are concerns western Governments are playing into the hands of terrorists, by reinforcing a climate of fear and anxiety. Terror...
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National
Campers split on sticking out Northland rain
Saturday, 2 January 2016, 6:08amCampers split on sticking out Northland rain
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National
Homicide investigation launched following Kaitaia attack
Friday, 1 January 2016, 5:12pmA tragic start to the New Year for one family, after the death of a man who had been found badly injured in Kaitaia. The...
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National
Government burned over smoking tax rise
Friday, 1 January 2016, 6:21amAn annual increase to the price of a packet of cigarettes has the Taxpayers' Union lashing out at the Government. Tobacco...
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National
Big crowds expected in Whangamata for NYE
Thursday, 31 December 2015, 6:57amBig crowds are expected to pour in to Whangamata today ahead of tonight's New Year's Eve celebrations. The Coromandel town...
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Entertainment
Broods clean up, Fleetwood steals show
Friday, 20 November 2015, 5:51amA brother and sister pop duo from Nelson were left speechless, when Mick Fleetwood showed up at the Vodafone New Zealand...
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National
98 exam papers stolen from Otago University
Tuesday, 10 November 2015, 3:36pmOtago University has confirmed 98 exam papers have been stolen from its Clocktower Building. The break in, which resulted...
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National
New Kiwi pilots receive their wings
Friday, 23 October 2015, 4:53pmA small fleet of new pilots have received their wings today, at a graduation parade in Ohakea. Defence Force Chief Lieutenant...
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National
Fears of injustice after faulty breathalysers recalled
Wednesday, 21 October 2015, 5:49amThe police could have a huge miscarriage of justice on their hands, after the discovery of faulty breathalysers. Four hundred...
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National
Pregnancy weight in spotlight for childhood obesity
Tuesday, 20 October 2015, 5:44amNew Zealand's midwives believe the problem of childhood obesity doesn't start with pregnant mothers - the issue is created...
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National
Wanted offender tried to strangle police officer
Tuesday, 29 September 2015, 7:42pmA manhunt's is continuing in Auckland for an offender who strangled a police officer. 30 year old Mansell Penetana has been...
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National
Dotcom hearing finally starting today
Thursday, 24 September 2015, 5:15amAfter three and a half years of delays, a hearing to decide whether Kim Dotcom will be shipped off to the US begins this...
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National
Judge considering stay in Dotcom case
Tuesday, 22 September 2015, 8:47amA judge is deciding whether to officially begin Kim Dotcom's extradition hearing, or consider a stay in proceedings. The...
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National
TPPA activists vocal outside Key, Groser function
Friday, 18 September 2015, 12:14pmAnti TPPA protestors have turned up to a function in Auckland where the Prime Minister and Trade Minister are due to speak. The...
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National
Emaciated seals concerning for DOC
Wednesday, 16 September 2015, 7:00amThe public's being called on to help DOC care for increasing numbers of weak and emaciated fur seals. Over winter the Department...
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Business
Fonterra loan applications open today
Tuesday, 1 September 2015, 12:14pmFonterra is extending a helping hand to stressed out farmers, in the form of a loan. Farmers can now apply for Fonterra Co-operative...
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National
World Cup dream not over for those left out
Monday, 31 August 2015, 6:21amThe dream of playing in another Rugby World Cup might not be over for those All Blacks not selected in this year's squad. Israel...
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National
Treatment of NZ bank security guards 'disgusting'
Wednesday, 19 August 2015, 10:04amTreatment of NZ bank security guards 'disgusting'