Articles by Jacqui Stanford and Gia Garrick
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National
Baby boom at Auckland Zoo
Wednesday, 27 December 2023, 11:16AMIt will be a summer of babies at Auckland Zoo, with giraffe Kiraka and tiger Zayana expected to give birth. Head of animal...
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Christchurch
Irish dancing troupe's costumes stolen from van
Sunday, 21 April 2019, 10:38AMA travelling troupe of Irish dancers has had all its costumes stolen in an overnight theft in Christchurch. The Rhythms of...
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Auckland
Grandmother's rage after Lime rider knocks over disabled grandson
Monday, 28 January 2019, 3:57PMAn Auckland grandmother is angry and upset after her grandson was bowled over by a kid on a Lime scooter. Anita says her...
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Politics
Shane Jones slammed for public sector comments
Thursday, 26 April 2018, 3:08PMNZ First minister Shane Jones is facing backlash over his comments about the public sector. The Regional Development Minister...
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National
Government to upgrade cyber security as attacks increase
Friday, 13 April 2018, 5:42AMCommunications Minister Clare Curran wants to expand New Zealand's international cyber-security efforts and is considering...
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Politics
Jonathan Coleman delivers valedictory speech
Wednesday, 11 April 2018, 8:59PMFormer cabinet minister Jonathan Coleman has delivered his valedictory speech in parliament. An MP for more than 12 years...
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Politics
Taxpayers Union says Coleman's resignation shows lack of honour
Friday, 30 March 2018, 8:43AMA lobby group believes taxpayers should be shocked that an electorate MP can simply quit when they get a better job offer,...
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Politics
Clash in parliament over Russian spy case
Friday, 30 March 2018, 6:36AMNational is still calling out the Government for "dancing around the issue" of Russia's involvement in the Salisbury nerve...
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Opinion
The Soap Box: Question time should be for the Government to defend its position
Monday, 19 March 2018, 6:24AMWhy not make Question Time an all-Opposition affront on the Government? Surely that’s the best way to make Parliament’s daily...
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Opinion
The Soap Box: Brownlee enjoying freedom from diplomatic responsibilities
Friday, 9 March 2018, 7:29AMIt’s very warm in Rarotonga at this time of year, and it didn’t surprise anyone when two MPs chose a cooler route (to swim)...
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Opinion
The Soap Box: Ardern 'must smell the emissions on deniers’ breath'
Tuesday, 6 March 2018, 8:05AMThe people of the Pacific talk about climate change like New Zealanders talk about nuclear warfare. It’s the most frightening...
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Health
Parents again urged to vaccinate children as children go back to school
Sunday, 4 February 2018, 5:30PMParents are being urged to check their children's immunisation status as they return to school and group activities. Health...
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Politics
Little looking to move forward with Ngapuhi settlement
Saturday, 3 February 2018, 6:39AMThe Treaty Negotiations Minister is confident Ngapuhi wants to continue to work towards a settlement. Late last year Andrew...
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Politics
Government has one more week to fulfil 100 days promises
Monday, 29 January 2018, 6:10AMIt's the Labour-led Government's final week to fulfil its first 100 days promises, with the self-imposed period coming to...
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National
Coastguard to boaties: wear your life jackets and take PLENTY of water and sunscreen
Sunday, 28 January 2018, 9:51AMThe sweltering heat has northern Coastguard volunteers on alert for a jump in calls this Auckland Anniversary Weekend. The...
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Lower South Island
Ban on outside water use in Invercargill
Sunday, 28 January 2018, 6:40AMInvercargill residents who want to water their gardens today will need to use their bath or washing up water. Those in the...
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National
Trout rash a product of 'weather and pollution' say Fish & Game
Sunday, 28 January 2018, 6:32AMFish & Game is warning the likes of the nasty rashes seen on trout in Canterbury High Country lakes is likely to crop up...
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Politics
James Shaw to Green supporters: Be prepared to compromise
Thursday, 25 January 2018, 3:57PMA grim picture has been painted at the Green Party's 'state of the planet' speech, both for the environment and the party...
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Crime
Warnings over prevalance of burglaries during summer
Monday, 1 January 2018, 1:51PMIf you're out of town these holidays, you're being advised to take steps to protect your home from thieves. The Insurance...
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National
Beloved children's author 'honoured, excited and puzzled' by Order of Merit
Saturday, 30 December 2017, 10:58AMGenerations have been raised on her words, and now Joy Cowley is being thanked with our very highest honour. She's being...
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National
New Years honours recipients named
Saturday, 30 December 2017, 8:28AMA number of esteemed New Zealanders have received recognition from the Crown today, with the release of the New Year Honours...
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World
Vietnam braces for Typhoon Tembin
Tuesday, 26 December 2017, 7:05AMVietnam's Mekong Delta is bracing for the arrival of Typhoon Tembin, which has already left 230 people dead in the Philippines. Forecasters...
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National
Fire service urges people to clear vegetation around properties
Sunday, 24 December 2017, 7:50AMThe dry, hot summer has Fire and Emergency urging people to take action to keep their properties safe. The group said plentiful...
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National
Sixty-four years since Tangiwai to be marked tonight
Sunday, 24 December 2017, 6:58AMA ceremony marking 64 years since the Tangiwai disaster will be held at 10.21 tonight, the moment the horrific tragedy struck. It...