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Girl takes under-fours for joyride
The mother of an 11-year-old girl who took four of her younger siblings on a joyride is unlikely to face charges, police say.
May 25, 2012, 6:51 amGovernment ponders preschool changes
A report on ways to improve early childhood education has been released a day after the budget froze parent subsidies.
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Political Report: May 25
The Dipton Drawler Bill English was a bit like the publican, pulling the pints from an empty keg.
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Watch the long-term plan hearings online
Following a record number of submissions to the Council's Draft Long-Term Plan, the public are now being encouraged to watch the upcoming public hearings and debate that will lead to the plan being finalised in June.
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Maori MPs criticise Urewera judge
The judge who jailed Tuhoe activists is being criticised by Maori MPs who say a jury trial was a waste of time.
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Diesel spill on SH29
Police have received a number of calls about a diesel spill on SH 29 at the top of the Kaimais.
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Governor-General to visit Samoa and Tokelau
The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, is to visit Samoa to mark both the 50th anniversary of the Pacific nation's independence and the Treaty of Friendship between the two nations.
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Raising quality in early childhood education
Education Minister Hon Hekia Parata has today released a series of recommendations on how to improve the quality of early childhood education (ECE).
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Economists don't believe budget forecasts
The Treasury's economic growth forecasts aren't realistic and the government is going to have a hard time achieving its surplus target, economists say.
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Six-year-old wakes from coma
A six-year-old girl who was hit by a ute in Rotorua three weeks ago, has come out of a coma.
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Crown Jewels tour New Zealand
There's tight security as a rare collection of Crown Jewels tour New Zealand.
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'Blind' man caught driving again
A Hamilton man, classified as too blind to do community work, has been fined and disqualified after he was caught driving again.
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Volvo's success a sign of Auckland's ability
Officials are pointing to the success of the Volvo Ocean Race as a sign of Auckland's ability to host major, top-class events.
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Shearer sticks by decision to stand down Jones
The Labour leader's sticking by his decision to stand down Shane Jones while the Auditor-General considers conducting an investigation into allegations made about the former minister's involvement in the Bill Liu case.
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Holding onto SOEs 'risky' - English
The Finance Minister says it's risky for the Government to hold on to state owned enterprises.
May 25, 2012, 7:07 am 
Smokers change habits as prices rise
It seems smokers are changing their habits, as the price of tobacco continues to rise.
May 25, 2012, 6:33 am-
Interest in state houses removed from Glen Innes
There appears to be plenty of interest in the state houses being removed from Glen Innes.
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TAF controversy results in resignation
Controversy over Fonterra's Trading Among Farmers venture has resulted in the resignation of one of its shareholders' key players.
May 25, 2012, 6:27 am 
Budget an 'exercise in juggling the figures'
Bill English's Budget is being described as an exercise in juggling the figures.
May 25, 2012, 6:11 am-
Captain, first mate of Rena to be sentenced
The captain and the first mate of the ill-fated Rena are due to be sentenced this morning in the Tauranga District Court.
May 25, 2012, 5:29 am
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May 8, 2012, 11:49 amPrudey Sue puts her foot in it“There is a cure for poverty. It is a rudimentary one, it does work, though. It works everywhere, and for the same reason. It’s colloquially called ‘the empowerment of women.’ It’s the only thing...
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Ken Ring
May 25, 2012, 7:32 amCan we affect the weather?For climate or weather to be managed, modified, or in any way changed by humans is on a par with children's story books about monsters, goblins and gods who can do whatever they dream up just because they decide to. Thinking we are that powerful is how...
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Yahoo! Upshot
May 14, 2012, 12:53 pmToddler wakes up air drummingMost parents would be happy to leave their kids sound asleep napping in the back of the car.But one family found a new way of waking their little brother up to a happier state on a car trip.A video uploaded to YouTube shows the three-year-old fast...
