Articles by Laura Tupou
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Crime
Mob sentencing provides rare glimpse at 'nasty world'
Saturday, 1 October 2016, 6:25amThe sentencing of the first of ten Mongrel Mob members in a violent kidnapping case provides a rare glimpse into the gang...
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Health
Shoppers want more info on sugar in food: survey
Saturday, 10 September 2016, 12:54pmShoppers are looking for better labelling on processed foods, so they can see how much added sugar is in it. A Consumer New...
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Emergency
One dead after being hit by Auckland train
Sunday, 28 August 2016, 5:44pmA person was killed after being hit by a train at Auckland's Penrose train station this afternoon. Police were called to...
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Politics
Goff reveals housing policy in bid for Auckland mayoralty
Sunday, 28 August 2016, 1:21pmPhil Goff has launched his Auckland mayoral housing policy that highlights the need for more investment from central government. READ...
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Politics
Cluster bomb investment illegal, minister should step up: Labour
Saturday, 27 August 2016, 3:52pmLabour's taking a crack at the Minister in charge of KiwiSaver for ducking his responsibility to ensure funds are being invested...
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News
Melanoma drug advocate killed by cancer
Saturday, 27 August 2016, 2:40pmA 23-year-old student who advocated for Pharmac to fund Keytruda has died after a long struggle with melanoma. Jeff Paterson...
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Politics
Customs patting themselves on back for record drug busts
Sunday, 14 August 2016, 2:44pmThe increase in budget for detecting drugs at the border is paying dividends. This year's budget set aside $8.6m to stop...
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National
Otago University's new animal research facility will reduce animal testing
Saturday, 13 August 2016, 4:08pmOtago University's new $50 million animal research support facility will be replacing older ones and will actually reduce...
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National
Greens' Auckland rail plan finds support
Sunday, 7 August 2016, 6:36amA climate change activist group has declared its support for the Greens' bid to get rail from Auckland's CBD to the North...
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Education
Push to save school under threat
Sunday, 7 August 2016, 6:31amA Labour MP is calling on West Coast locals to support a "Save Salisbury School" event near Nelson this morning. Minister...
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Health
Hope for smokefree nation lives on despite Coalition's closure
Sunday, 31 July 2016, 6:29amThe Smoking Coalition no longer exists but its hope of a smokefree nation by 2025 lives on. Their doors have closed after...
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Emergency
Lack of escape plans concerns firefighters
Sunday, 31 July 2016, 6:24amIf your house caught fire tonight, would you know what to do? The Fire Service is concerned that New Zealanders are not planning...
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News
Wizarding fans levitating with delight at new Potter book
Sunday, 31 July 2016, 6:16amHarry Potter fans are eagerly awaiting the release of the next chapter in the wizarding story this morning. Crowds are expected...
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National
Residents north of Taupo could face power price increase of 121 percent
Wednesday, 27 July 2016, 6:03amThe Employers and Manufacturers Association is calling the Electricity Authority's proposed pricing changes a tax by stealth. As...
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Education
Survey shows tertiary staff under mounting pressure
Saturday, 23 July 2016, 8:30pmA new survey shows people working at universities, polytechs and wananga are stressed about their future. The Tertiary Education...
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World
Hillary Clinton interviewed by FBI for three and a half hours
Monday, 4 July 2016, 8:10amHillary Clinton has been interviewed for three and a half hours by the FBI over the alleged improper use of her email account...
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National
Bacon company reviewing payslip discrepancies
Wednesday, 22 June 2016, 12:42pmPremier Beehive near Wellington is reviewing payslips after one worker recognised they were underpaid for one shift. The...
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National
Introduction of wasp the best way to combat pest
Wednesday, 22 June 2016, 12:22pmHorticulture New Zealand believes the introduction of a wasp to combat the tomato potato psyllid is the "best way to go forward". Chief...
