Articles by Gary Denvir, Newstalk ZB Staff
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'I have to follow the law': RMA Minister Bishop says dilapidated Wellington buildings can keep heritage label
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 6:51PMThe dilapidated Gordon Wilson Flats in Wellington will keep their heritage label - for now. RMA Minister Chris Bishop has...
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Government's school lunch scheme prompts concerns from educators
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 6:29PMThere's reservations about the Government's new school lunch scheme. Associate Education Minister David Seymour has unveiled...
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Proposed electoral law changes could benefit right-leaning Governments, expert claims
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 6:09PMA constitutional law expert suggests changing rules on enrolling to vote could benefit the current Government. A report by...
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'A bit of a mystery': Detective Inspector investigating aspects of Sunday's Ponsonby shooting
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 5:51PMPolice say Sunday's shooting on Auckland's Ponsonby Road is still a bit of a mystery. 33-year-old Robert Sidney Horne was...
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Barry Soper: There's more desperation for gas
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 5:23PMThe Government says the country's low gas production is threatening our energy security. Figures released by the Gas Industry...
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NZ Rugby's board would be forced to reapply under new governance proposal
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 5:09PMNZ Rugby's entire board could be forced to reapply under a new governance proposal - regardless of how this month's general...
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Manual cars likely to go extinct within the next five years - report
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 4:49PMNew research indicates manual cars will be phased out within the next five years. The number of new manual cars being manufactured...
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Sports Fix
Sports Fix: Wednesday 8 May 2024
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 3:48PMOn Sports Fix with Elliott Smith for Wednesday 8 May 2024, All Black legend Jeff Wilson discusses how Super Rugby Pacific...
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Alliance Group Chair weighs in on farmers’ response to capital raise
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 3:38PMAlliance Group's leaders are still trying to find a solution to their controversial capital-raising programme. The red meat...
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The Leighton Smith Podcast
The Leighton Smith Podcast: David Bell on the expansion of the World Health Organisation’s powers and influence
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 2:39PMWe have an extensive interview with David Bell, on the expansion of the World Health Organisation’s powers and influence. He...
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'Better bang for the buck' in revamped school lunches - David Seymour
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 12:08PMThe Associate Education Minister says a revamped school lunches programme is better bang for buck. Every student who received...
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National
'Forget quinoa and hummus': School lunches scheme gets new, cut-back funding
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 11:32AMIt’s out with quinoa and hummus and in with sandwiches and other lunchbox basics as Associate Education Minister David Seymour...
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Hipkins says it's 'evident' Mark Mitchell was struggling this week
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 10:48AMLabour Leader Chris Hipkins joined John MacDonald for their regular catchup on Canterbury Mornings. The compulsory inclusion...
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Lifeline calls for a lifeline, struggles to match demand
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 10:32AMLifeline is calling for a lifeline as they celebrate their 60th anniversary. The Mental Healthline is struggling to keep...
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"We've got clarity now": CEO confident in the Port of Auckland's ability to deliver
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 10:07AMAuckland’s Ports are remaining in the Council’s hands. They’re expected to bring in $1.1 billion in profits over the next...
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Opinion
Kerre Woodham: There's got to be better ways of managing our mental health services
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 9:48AMYou will remember there was some alarm in some quarters when the New Zealand Police Service announced they'd be looking to...
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Judge "taken aback" by Stormy Daniels' testimony in Trump's trial
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 9:29AMAdult film star Stormy Daniels has taken the stand at Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial. She walked the jury through...
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The Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast: 8 May 2024
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 9:18AMOn the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 8th of May, can we trust our electoral system going forward...
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Pollies: How have the Govt impacted crime so far?
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 9:10AMLabour’s Ginny Andersen and National’s Mark Mitchell joined Mike Hosking to dig through what’s happening in the political...
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Resources Minister says coal will remain until the gas sector is 're-legitimised'
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 9:02AMGas prices could hike up due to the country's low gas production. Figures from the Gas Industry Company show a 12.5% decrease...
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Hamas' ceasefire deal called a "PR stunt", Israel enters Rafah
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 8:38AMIsraeli tanks have now entered Rafah, taking control of the border. Yesterday saw Hamas agree to a ceasefire proposal, but...
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Housing market sees an 'above average' presence of first home buyers
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 8:19AMFirst home buyers are upping their presence in the property market. The latest CoreLogic First Home Buyers Report shows...
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'Lessons to be learned' from last year's election
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 8:07AMThere are lessons to be learned from the Auditor-General's review of last year's election. The report's found the final...
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Compulsory addition of tikanga Māori runs "completely counter to the rule of law" - KC
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 7:50AMA senior King’s Counsel has filed a complaint to the Government’s Regulations Review Committee over incoming compulsory tikanga Māori...