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Government announces new funding access for council-owned water companies
The Government has unveiled changes to allow new council-owned water companies to be able to access more cheap borrowing from the Local Government Funding Agency (LGFA)
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Momentum building for Dame Lisa Carrington and New Zealand women's kayaking team
Close to midnight tonight, Gisborne paddler Hoskin, Dame Lisa Carrington, of Ngati Porou descent, Olivia Brett and Tara Vaughan will contest the Paris Olympics K4 women’s final.
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'We have to be extremely disciplined if we are going to hit our budget.'
Finance Minister Nicola Willis told Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking that the public sector is being told to act with caution. Video / Newstalk ZB
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Public sector cuts and food costs hurting kids' diets | Morning Bulletin August 8, 2024
In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, Public sector cuts top $58m, investigation against Casketeers' star dropped and food costs hurting kids' diets. Video / NZ Herald / Getty
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Paris Olympics: While you were sleeping day ten action
Finn Butcher claimed New Zealand's third gold while the Women's Sprint Team won silver. Video / Chereè Kinnear / Sky Sports / Getty / Photosport
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Paris Olympics: While you were sleeping day twelve action
Track women's team pursuit win silver, pole vault trio miss out and sailing gets postponed. Video / Chereè Kinnear / Sky Sports / Getty / Photosport
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Frank Film Episode Thirteen: New mining coming to the coast?
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Inside the Rovers: Oscar’s Big Chance
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Petition pushes for natural burial in Rotorua
Te Atawhai Aroha Trust is seeking for a natural burial zone to be created in Rotorua. Video / Laura Smith
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Pera Paniora speaks out following the council's decision to abolish Maori wards
Maori ward councillor, Pera Paniora, speaks after council voted to disestablish Maori wards. Video / Michael Craig
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Hundreds gather for Jo Sione-Lauaki’s funeral
Hundreds have gathered following the death of mother-of-eight Jo Sione-Lauaki. Video / Cherie Howie / Alex Burton
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Fire at vacant home in Napier suburb
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Is a rate cut on its way?
The job market deteriorated in the June quarter, with unemployment rising to 4.6%. Video / Jason Dorday
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The man helping Kamala Harris win over America
Tim Walz has been selected as Kamala Harris' running mate for the US presidential election. Video / Cameron Pitney / Jason Dorday / Getty
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Bodycam after man killed his three children
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Arsonists set themselves on fire
Two arsonists set themselves alight while trying to burn Auckland barber shop. Video / one_two_upper_cuts
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Harris reveals running mate and rental market concerns | Morning Bulletin August 7, 2024
In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, Kamala Harris has selected her running mate, and pathologist says it's likely Lachie Jones drowned. Video / NZ Herald / Getty
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MetService Severe: 6th of August - 9th of August
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Plane crashes at US golf course, narrowly misses golfer
The small plane came down near the 10th hole and ended up against the pro shop. Video / Sacramento Fire Department / Haggins Oaks golf course
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Paris Olympics: While you were sleeping day eleven action
Dame Lisa Carrington kicked off her Games campaign while speed climber Julian David blitzed his way into the finals. Video / Chereè Kinnear / Sky Sports / Getty / Photosport
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Paris Olympics: Fans get amongst Skateboarding action and Breaking classes
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Frank Film Episode Eleven: The Joy of Performance
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Frank Film Episode Twelve: Artists’ Lives
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Family of Jo Sione-Lauaki speak
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Act MP Karen Chhour's response to Speaker Gerry Brownlee addressing bullying concerns
Act MP Karen Chhour speaks after Speaker Gerry Brownlee addresses concerns about personal attacks and bullying of her and other MPs. Video / Claire Trevett
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Watch: Friend gives evidence on day 7 of Philip Polkinghorne murder trial
Philip Polkinghorne murder trial: Friend describes changes in character before Pauline Hanna's death. Video / NZ Herald
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Dead bodies 'treated like rubbish'
Tipene Funerals is under fire after a former employee was accused of putting dead bodies in plastic bags. Video / Finn Little
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Foul play suspected in Northland beach death
Jo Sione-Lauaki was found dead on a remote Northland beach on Friday, after failing to return home on Thursday night. Video / Cameron Pitney / NZ Herald
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Police believe Joanna Mai Sione-Lauaki was the victim of foul play
The family of Dargaville mother of eight Joanna Mai Sione-Lauaki say police told them they believe she was the victim of foul play. Video / Corey Fleming
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Paris Olympics: Finn Butcher celebrates Olympic gold with family
Finn Butcher's parents couldn't believe it when their son crossed the finish line winning New Zealand's third gold at the Paris Olympics. Video / Chereè Kinnear
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ADHD fears over screen time | Morning Bulletin August 6, 2024
In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, ADHD fears over screens, mortgage cuts tipped sooner. Video / NZ Herald / Getty
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Behind the scenes with Dame Lisa Carrington and the women’s K4 crew going for gold
”We don’t have the amount of athletes,” Walker tells the Herald. “So we need to find edges everywhere. That’s our way.”
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Kids on screens displaying symptoms of ADHD
Teachers told to adapt to deal with shorter attention spans among kids in classrooms. Video / Cameron Pitney / Getty
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Offices to apartments: floor owner creates eight Auckland CBD rental and short-stay units
Ben Wilson converted a Victoria St office floor into eight upmarket apartments. Video / Dean Purcell
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Paris Olympics: Kiwi triathletes reflect on hard falls and brutal swims
Hayden Wilde and Nicole van der Kaay open up about their challenging Paris Olympics campaign. Video / Chereè Kinnear / Photosport
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PM Christopher Luxon and Education Minister Erica Stanford on new 'Make it Count' Policy
On Sunday, National Ministers announced a policy dubbed “Make it Count” to boost maths education.
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First look inside $120m Catalina Bay Apartments
Residents start moving next month into the new twin-block waterfront residences. Video / Jason Oxenham