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Auckland a 'supercity of sin': Peters
NZ First leader Winston Peters says he'll limit people immigrating under the family reunion policy as they were an unfair burden on taxpayers.
May 24, 2013, 3:41 pm'Targeted fare changes' for Auckland public transport
Auckland Transport (AT) has completed its annual review of bus, ferry and train fares.
May 24, 2013, 3:45 pm-
We're China's sinful retirement home, says Winston
Winston Peters says the City of Sails is becoming the Supercity of Sin.
May 24, 2013, 3:41 pm -
Kerikeri student's artwork wins Defence competition
A poster showing a soldier’s grave has won 11 year old Sam Sutcliffe, of Kerikeri, first prize in Operation Anzac Spirit, a competition run by the New Zealand Defence Force as part of Anzac Day.
May 24, 2013, 3:40 pm -
Concern over abuse cases
The Ministry of Health's safety checks are under scrutiny.
May 24, 2013, 3:40 pm -
Christchurch Airport open for overnight travellers again
Those travelling through Christchurch Airport at awkward hours will once again be able to wait in the terminal.
May 24, 2013, 3:38 pm -
Coal mining call 'selling NZers short'
Youth climate change organisation Generation Zero has slammed the Government's decision to grant Australian coal-mining company Bathurst Resources land-access for coal mining on the Denniston Plateau.
May 24, 2013, 3:32 pm -
Carers charged with assaults on teenager
A Taranaki teenager was burned, attacked with a dog and had a swastika drawn on his head in attacks by three people, including his carers, police allege.
May 24, 2013, 3:27 pm -
Chch Police locate missing girl and wanted man
Christchurch Police have located a missing 13-year old girl and arrested the man she was believed to have been associating with.
May 24, 2013, 3:25 pm -
Teachers Council Review 'a positive step forward'
The Teachers Council sees the Review as a natural progression in positioning the Council to be the independent professional body for teachers, rather than a criticism of its current operations.
May 24, 2013, 3:15 pm -
Tardy officials blamed for meat crisis
The Ministry of Primary Industries didn't tell its minister soon enough about the problem with meat exports to China, Prime Minister John Key says.
May 24, 2013, 3:11 pm -
Top of the Lake nominated in US awards
Jane Campion's Top Of The Lake is up for five awards at the Critics Choice Television Awards in Los Angeles.
May 24, 2013, 3:07 pm -
New Wanaka signs set for big reveal in July
Two new entrance signs to Wanaka are set for a big reveal in July, Wanaka Community Board Chairman and Queenstown Lakes District Council Deputy Mayor Lyal Cocks said.
May 24, 2013, 3:00 pm -
Girl attacked by stranger at the door
Police are hunting a man who allegedly tried to sexually assault a 15-year-old girl at her home in Northland.
May 24, 2013, 2:57 pm -
Sam Allen releasing debut EP 'Low Cost Culture'
Tip-toing the line between charmingly playful and painfully insightful, Sam Allen is a shining singersongwriter based in central Auckland.
May 24, 2013, 2:51 pm -
A cold week to come
A fleeting ridge of high pressure will bring a mostly dry start to the weekend.
May 24, 2013, 2:51 pm -
NZ reggae artists remake Herbs' song for charity
Some of New Zealand’s best reggae artists are joining forces to help fight child abuse as part of a music special that will be screened on Maori Television next month.
May 24, 2013, 2:49 pm -
Stormwater pipes to be installed in Whitaker Street, Gisborne
Whitaker Street traffic will be disrupted as Gisborne District Council starts to install stormwater pipes along Whitaker Street between Wi Pere and Ballance Streets next week.
May 24, 2013, 2:45 pm -
Late Supreme Court judge honoured with knighthood
Supreme Court judge, Justice Robert Chambers who died this week was set to be knighted in the Queens Birthday Honours list.
May 24, 2013, 2:39 pm -
Deja vu - massive jams on Newmarket Viaduct
It's the last thing an Aucklander wants to hear on a Friday afternoon - a crash on the viaduct.
May 24, 2013, 2:33 pm
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