Articles by Andy McMartin
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Business
Age Concern: Face to face banking fees should be dropped
Wednesday, 16 June 2021, 11:56AMAs technologies, smartphones and the internet continue to change the ways we bank, those without access to such platforms...
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World
Part of Trump's border wall falls over in high winds, lands in Mexico
Thursday, 30 January 2020, 6:36PMNewly installed panels from the US border wall fell over in high winds Wednesday, landing on trees on the Mexican side of...
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National
New Zealand cannabis products can rival medicines, Chief executive says
Sunday, 26 August 2018, 6:28AMA new medical cannabis venture on the East Coast will create around 120 new jobs. Hikurangi Cannabis has become the first...
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National
One month on, disabled woman still without home access
Sunday, 26 August 2018, 6:12AMA disabled woman has spent a month without an access lift at her home, while waiting for the Ministry of Health to have it...
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National
New Taramakau river bridge opens today near Greymouth
Sunday, 22 July 2018, 7:22AMA new 25-million-dollar bridge will be opened near Greymouth today. Members of the public will be able to walk over the two...
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National
Samoa stops vaccinations after deaths of two children
Tuesday, 10 July 2018, 2:41PMSamoan health authorities have stopped all children's vaccinations in the island nation after the deaths of two toddlers. A...
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National
More leeway given to foreign investors
Tuesday, 19 June 2018, 6:06PMThe Government's tough stance against foreign buyers has been watered down - but only slightly. A select committee has recommended...
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National
Simon Bridges criticises Government around irrigation methods
Sunday, 17 June 2018, 10:34AMNational leader Simon Bridges says the Government has got it wrong on large-scale irrigation projects. The coalition scrapped...
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National
Firefighters dealing with blaze in Greymouth
Sunday, 17 June 2018, 7:27AMThere is a big shout for firefighters in Greymouth, where a commercial building in Tainui Street is well alight. Seven fire...
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World
The Trump-Kim summit
Tuesday, 12 June 2018, 12:47PMUS President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un begin their historic summit at 1pm NZT in Singapore, a meeting...
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Emergency
More families evacuated in Tolaga Bay weather chaos
Monday, 4 June 2018, 9:29AMUPDATED 12:49PM More people are being evacuated near Tolaga Bay following torrential rain. At least two families have been...
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National
Jordie Barrett to remain in All Blacks squad despite Dunedin incident
Sunday, 3 June 2018, 11:42AMJordie Barrett will join the All Blacks squad as scheduled, despite an embarrassing off-field incident in Dunedin. The 21-year-old...
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Auckland
Calls for East-West link plans to be overhauled
Monday, 30 April 2018, 5:24AMThere are calls for the government and Auckland Council to rapidly overhaul the East-West Link plan. The $1.85 billion dollar...
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Education
ERO: Better teaching needed for non-English speakers
Monday, 30 April 2018, 5:21AMSome Auckland schools are being told to improve when it comes to teaching non-English-speaking children. An Education Review...
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Health
Elective caesareans on the rise
Sunday, 29 April 2018, 7:37AMMore mothers are receiving elective caesareans then ever before. Elective caesareans jumped from nine-point-eight percent...
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National
Local group wants tunnel included in East-West link
Sunday, 29 April 2018, 7:07AMThe Onehunga Enhancement Society says it'll support the East-West Link plan, provided significant changes are made. The one-point-eight-five...
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National
The battle against loneliness among the elderly
Monday, 2 April 2018, 6:38AMWhile most consider Easter a time of celebration, for many it's one of the most lonely times of the year. Grey Power says...
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National
More than 200 Kaimanawa horses saved from death
Monday, 2 April 2018, 6:19AMHorse lovers have united to save more than 200 Kaimanawa horses from death. Around 300 of the wild horses are to be mustered...
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National
Retail NZ says current Easter trading laws unfair
Sunday, 1 April 2018, 9:12AMWhile the shops in some regions are open for business today, others are ruing a lost opportunity. Many retailers forced to...
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Entertainment
Bar packed out for Parker bout
Sunday, 1 April 2018, 7:47AMBars screening the Joseph Parker verses Anthony Joshua boxing bout are packed to the brim. The Kingslander in Auckland is...
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National
Easter time for Christians to 'reflect on what is important'
Sunday, 1 April 2018, 7:20AMChristians are observing what many consider the most holy day of the year. Easter Sunday marks the resurrection of Jesus...
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National
Auckland housing development could pressure local school
Monday, 26 March 2018, 4:43PMA major new housing development in the Auckland suburb of Mt Albert could put pressure on the local primary school. The Government...
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National
Sex offenders moved away from Otahuhu schools
Friday, 16 March 2018, 7:31AMOtahuhu residents fear 11 sex offenders moved from their suburb will just be dumped somewhere else. Corrections announced...
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Education
Reports show school kids want less bullying, more learning
Wednesday, 14 March 2018, 7:03AMKiwi kids want smaller classrooms, stronger action against bullying, and more emphasis on learning life skills. Around 1700...