Articles by Jordan Band
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Technology
Microsoft is killing off support for Windows 7
Wednesday, 15 January 2020, 5:18PMIt's the end of the line for Windows 7. Microsoft will no longer support the 11-year-old operating system as of Tuesday....
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Sport
Olympics and Airbnb hope to lower cost burden on host cities
Tuesday, 19 November 2019, 2:51PMAirbnb and the International Olympic Committee announced a new partnership Monday that will expand the availability of housing...
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National
Speculation over Russian votes in Bird of the Year takes flight
Tuesday, 12 November 2019, 8:42PMForest and Bird says there is nothing to suggest a Russian hacking scandal has hit its Bird of the Year competition, despite...
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Auckland
Rainbow Charitable Trust withdraws donation for Auckland Pride Parade
Tuesday, 20 November 2018, 2:37PMThe backlash to Auckland Pride's police stance continues: this time, it's hitting their pockets. Rainbow New Zealand Charitable...
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Auckland
Calls for Auckland Pride Board to resign over police officer ban
Monday, 19 November 2018, 1:38PMA scuffle broke out at what's been called a "shambolic" Auckland Pride meeting about the controversial uniformed police ban. Police...
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Auckland
Calls to boycott Auckland Pride Parade over police uniform ban
Monday, 12 November 2018, 3:18PMA call to boycott Auckland's Pride Parade after its board's decision to ban police in uniform from marching. A petition's...
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National
Hope for owner of giant kiwi balloon believed stolen
Wednesday, 3 October 2018, 5:35PMA global search for a missing giant inflatable Kiwi bird could have a happy ending. After a four-month international hunt...
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National
Jacinda Ardern hoping to talk about trade this week with Donald Trump
Sunday, 23 September 2018, 9:58AMJacinda Ardern will rub shoulders with Donald Trump in New York during the coming week. The Prime Minister currently winging...
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National
PM talk show appearance to generate positive headlines, political commentator says
Sunday, 23 September 2018, 6:09AMA political commentator says the Prime Minister's New York talk show appearances this week are mostly to generate positive...
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National
New pornography scam hitting Kiwis
Sunday, 5 August 2018, 6:49AMA new pornography scam is hitting Kiwis - but an expert says there's not much to worry about if you keep your wits about...
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National
Calls for Government to remove GST from tampons
Sunday, 5 August 2018, 6:13AMStronger calls for GST to be removed from tampons after our neighbours across the ditch announced plans to. Australia doesn't...
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National
Seven injured after car rolls on North Shore beach
Sunday, 24 June 2018, 7:29AMSeven people have been taken to hospital after the car they were in rolled, during an early morning hoon on an Auckland beach. St...
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Crime
Man described as NZ's 'first serial killer' released from prison
Tuesday, 19 June 2018, 3:09PMA man described as New Zealand's first serial killer has been released from prison. Triple murderer Hayden Poulter's been...
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National
European custody battle settles in New Zealand
Sunday, 17 June 2018, 6:24AMA global tug of war child custody case has concluded in New Zealand. The Family Court has heard how a woman in a custody...
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National
Queen's Birthday Honours: Kiwi grassroots recognised
Monday, 4 June 2018, 5:13AMUPDATED 5:36AM Five dames, three knights, and a strong recognition of grassroots Kiwis in today's Queen's Birthday Honours. 192...
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Business
Concerns GST crackdown could hurt consumers
Friday, 1 June 2018, 5:32AMA tax lawyer says a GST crackdown on online purchases might push companies out of New Zealand and hurt consumers. Revenue...
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National
Calls for inquiry after leaked MPI report
Tuesday, 29 May 2018, 6:14PMGreenpeace is calling for a full and independent inquiry into the oversight of the fishing industry after another leaked...
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News
Calls for Government to prioritise Maui dolphin proection
Sunday, 27 May 2018, 7:05AMIt is suggested the Government will have to subsidise the fishing industry to stop using nets that can kill critically endangered...
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National
MP looking for tougher penalties for assaults on first responders
Sunday, 27 May 2018, 6:50AMA New Zealand First MP is trying to bring in tougher penalties for people who assault our police, paramedics and prison guards. People...
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National
Irish law changes should infleunce New Zealand, says abortion law president
Sunday, 27 May 2018, 6:18AMAn abortion law reform advocate says the Irish vote to relax their ban should give us a push to change our own. Ireland appears...
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National
PM rules out welfare for homeless Kiwi teens in Australia
Tuesday, 22 May 2018, 4:13PMPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern has ruled out New Zealand providing help to Kiwi teenagers living rough in Australia after...
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National
Conservation expert wants politicians to 'put their money where their mouth is'
Sunday, 13 May 2018, 7:11AMA conservation expert says politicians need to quickly realise the financial importance of our environment - and put their...
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National
Ministry of Transport asked to consider new speed cameras
Sunday, 13 May 2018, 6:47AMBrand new types of speed cameras could be making their way to a road near you. Called point-to-point cameras, they take pictures...
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National
Fresh calls for tobacco to taken out of dairies
Friday, 4 May 2018, 1:57PMThere's a fresh call for tobacco to be taken out of dairies after three Auckland shops sold cigarettes to minors in a single...