Articles by Annabel%20Reid
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Politics
Dunne: Seymour only has himself to blame for missing vote
Wednesday, 3 April 2019, 2:14PMThe Act Party leader has been schooled after his political plan backfired. David Seymour was the only MP to oppose the rapid...
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Health
ACC: Rugby the most accident-prone sport
Sunday, 30 December 2018, 9:11AMA bruising cost to taxpayers from amateur rugby injuries. ACC says it's paid out $71.8 million in the past year for medical...
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National
Hell's Pizza ditches zero hour contracts
Friday, 10 April 2015, 6:15PMHell's Pizza is the latest fast food outlet to guarantee fixed hours for staff. It comes as Restaurant Brands, which owns...
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Crime
Man arrested over alleged sword attack
Friday, 10 April 2015, 5:08PMPolice have arrested a man they say fled after an apparent sword attack in south Auckland. They were called to an address...
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World
Spies sent amid Gallipoli security concerns
Friday, 10 April 2015, 1:41PMAustralia is sending spies and special forces troops to Turkey amid fears Australians attending the centenary of the ANZAC...
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Business
Kiwifruit growers want more control
Friday, 10 April 2015, 12:57PMKiwifruit growers want greater control of their industry. A large-scale referendum has been held attracting 650 submissions...
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National
Prison closures 'defy logic'
Friday, 10 April 2015, 5:26AMUPDATED 3.01PM: Regional leaders say it defies logic to close parts of three North Island prisons, and move resources to...
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Business
Rockstar economy strong but not without threat
Friday, 10 April 2015, 5:08AMThe so-called "rockstar economy" is still pumping out the hits, according to the man who coined the phrase early last year...
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National
Portions of prisons to close
Thursday, 9 April 2015, 3:30PMUpdated 8.36pm: A significant shake up is on the way for three of the country's prisons. The government's defending the closure...
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Health
Relief for prostate cancer sufferers
Thursday, 9 April 2015, 6:09AMPharmac's being praised for agreeing to fund a less invasive drug for prostate cancer sufferers. Zytiga will be funded from...
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National
Zero hours agreement trumpeted by Restaurant Brands
Thursday, 9 April 2015, 6:07AMUPDATED 10.03am: Restaurant Brands is proudly trumpeting its new employment agreement with staff, but continues to deny it...
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Business
ANZ's NZ bank fee case continuing
Thursday, 9 April 2015, 6:06AMA lawsuit over bank fees is set to continue, despite a similar case being overturned in Australia. The Federal Court in Australia...
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National
Union claims Zero Hours victory
Wednesday, 8 April 2015, 8:58PMUnite Union says Restaurant Brands is poised to do away with zero hour contracts. The company owns KFC, Pizza Hut, Carl's...
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Auckland
Control zone sticking around for Auckland suburb
Wednesday, 8 April 2015, 7:54AMGrey Lynn's staring down the barrel of a long spell with the fruit fly control zone in place. MPI says it'll be there until...
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National
Petrol prices driven down
Wednesday, 8 April 2015, 5:18AMFuel retailers continue to battle it out for customers as price wars rage across the country. The Automobile Association...
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Crime
Bail denied over 'gutless' cop attack
Wednesday, 8 April 2015, 5:17AMUPDATED 2.55PM: A man charged with attacking a police officer in west Auckland has been denied bail. 21-year-old Joseph Vaoga-Emile...
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Auckland
Auckland fruit fly zone in place for 2015
Tuesday, 7 April 2015, 4:04PMUpdated 6.21pm: Auckland's fruit fly zone will remain in place until the end of the year. That means residents and businesses...
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National
Recovering Smeele making progress
Friday, 3 April 2015, 7:07AMA former international wakeboarder who's now quadriplegic after an horrific training accident, says he's making progress...
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World
NZ Defence Force revitalising Vanuatu
Friday, 3 April 2015, 6:27AMThere's a substantial New Zealand presence in Vanuatu, helping the nation get back on its feet after the devastation of Cyclone...
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National
Auckland regatta dead in the water
Thursday, 2 April 2015, 7:59AMUpdated 8.33am: Auckland's chances of hosting an America's Cup pre-regatta look dead in the water. A majority of teams have...
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Crime
Lundy may appeal second guilty verdict (+ AUDIO)
Thursday, 2 April 2015, 5:14AMUPDATED 7:25am: An appeal may yet come from Mark Lundy's defence team. A second jury has found him guilty of the murders...
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National
Rug pulled out from under Team NZ
Wednesday, 1 April 2015, 6:40PMTeam New Zealand feels like the rug has been pulled out from under it. A majority of America's Cup teams say they want all...
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National
Kiwis wasting days stuck in traffic
Wednesday, 1 April 2015, 7:40AMIf you're sitting in traffic on the way to work, here's a startling fact, Kiwis spend the equivalent of 11 work days a year...
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National
Clearer poverty definition seen as crucial
Tuesday, 31 March 2015, 9:05AMA clearer definition of poverty is being seen as the first step in the battle to tackle the problem. Maxim Institute, a conservative...