Articles by Simon Denyer, Washington Post, Newstalk ZB
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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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Kerre Woodham: Managing our mental health services
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 9:48AMThe health sector is in disarray and the mental health sector is no difference. Kerre Woodham thinks that there must be a...
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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...
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Justice Minister looks to axe day of voting enrolments
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 7:38AMThe Justice Minister's looking at rolling back the option to enrol on election day. An Auditor-General report's identified...
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Coal usage increases as gas falls by the wayside
Wednesday, 8 May 2024, 7:30AMMore coal's being burned to keep up with energy demand. The Gas Industry Company has revealed there was a 12.5% reduction...
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Sunak fighting on, despite poor results in UK local elections
Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 8:39PMUK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is determined to fight on after a poor showing in the UK local elections. The final votes were...
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'A good opportunity': Economist in favour of proposed UAE free trade agreement
Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 8:29PMMeat exporters are celebrating news the Government's negotiating a free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates. Trade...
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West Coast town found to have significant supply of valuable mineral
Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 8:18PMThe small town of Reefton, located in the West Coast, is sitting on a supply of a valuable mineral. An Australian mining...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 7 May 2024
Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 7:28PMOn the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 7 May 2024, an investigation into vote counting errors...
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The Huddle: Will Mark Mitchell's spending announcement blunder offset the message?
Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 7:19PMTonight on The Huddle, broadcaster Paddy Gower and Phil O'Reilly from Iron Duke Partners joined in on a discussion about...
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'I wouldn't call it a u-turn': Mayor Wayne Brown explains why he kept Auckland's Port in council ownership
Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 6:48PMAuckland mayor Wayne Brown has announced his idea of leasing out Port operations for 35 years is now off the table. A new...
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Xclusive Property Management defends 'pathetic' and 'petty' expectations for tenants
Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 6:39PMA property manager is defending asking tenants to clean wheelie bins after backlash online. The Xclusive Property Management...
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'That's on me': Corrections Minister addresses sector funding boost mix-up
Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 6:24PMThe Correction Minister's holding his hands up after mixing up new spending numbers. The Government's putting up $1.9 billion...
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Health NZ denies impacted doctors will get a pay cut amid ongoing strikes
Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 6:05PMTwo-and-a-half-thousand junior doctors have been striking since 7 this morning over pay negotiations. The Resident Doctors...
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Auditor-General's report reveals issues within 2023 election vote count
Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 5:48PMBig numbers of special votes and enrolments took a toll on vote counters in last year's election. A report on the count by...
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Barry Soper: No surprise Genter's facing the Privileges Committee
Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 5:31PMThe Green Party leadership says it's been made clear to Julie Anne Genter she can never repeat last week's behaviour in the...