The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has the first four labradors from a new MPI breeding programme graduate from the training programme on 20 July. It is the first time that MPI has used labradors for biosecurity protection. The new detector dogs will demonstrate their skills at finding goods carried by passengers and inside mail that pose a biosecurity risk to New Zealand. MPI expects to see new 11 dogs graduate from training this year - part of a move to bolster New Zealand's biosecurity defences.
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The wait continues for NZ's first Olympic medal after Sam Gaze finished 6th and another medal-less campaign for the eventing team. Video / Chereè Kinnear
Paris Olympics: While you were sleeping day two action
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Staged suicide alleged and medal wait continues | Morning Bulletin 30 July, 2024
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Ngāti Whātua head to court over Dome Valley tip
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua is at the High court to contest an Environment Court decision to grant resource consent for a mega-dump north of Auckland. Video / Te Ao Māori News
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NZ U16 rowing marathon record smashed
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Boot camps launch and eye surgeon on trial | Morning Bulletin 29 July, 2024
In today's headlines, Government boot camps underway, Philip Polkinghorne’s murder trial, and Clareburt misses the cut. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / NIWA
Police officer injured after fleeing vehicle collides head-on on Auckland's North Shore
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Meet Goldie: The NZ Olympic team's fan-turn-mascot
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Surfing: Vette heads to the elimination round
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Darleen Tana’s future addressed
The Green Party will decide whether to eject former Green, now independent MP Darleen Tana from Parliament at a Special General Meeting (SGM) on September 1. Video / NZ Herald
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Greens debate Tana issue, France transport delays | Morning Bulletin 28 July, 2024
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Kiwi fans get amongst the Olympics at NZ House
The Paris hub is open to friends, family and fans of the NZ Team. Video / NZ Herald
Man seriously injured in Mount Maunganui e-scooter accident
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A look at Sky City's new Horizon Hotel
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NZ cyclist Olivia Podmore’s family reflect on her death
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Port Waikato residents losing their homes to the sea
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