Numerous victims in the CTV building were the single daughters of Chinese families who had supported their children to a brighter future. Now, in the shadow of China's one child policy, they are left childless and looking at a bleak old age.
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Māori King honoured, should AI run the defence force? | Focus Morning Bulletin August 31, 2024
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Māori King dies and Auckland Uni stand-off | Focus Morning Bulletin August 30, 2024
In today's headlines, Kīingi Tūheitia passes away aged 69, Auckland University stand-off takes dramatic turn and volunteers gear up for Daffodil Day.
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The penalty for misusing disability car parks will increase from $150 to $750
The Minister for Disability Issues Louise Upston says misusing car parks for disabled people is the “epitome of arrogance” and the penalty will rise from $150 to $750.
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Menendez March addresses media after Tana injunction hearing
The Green Party whip told media after a High Court hearing in Auckland that the party and Tana agreed to delay any meeting until after the judicial review application is heard.
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Ricardo Menendez-March speaks to media live in Wellington. Video / NZ Herald
Air New Zealand reveal financial results
Air New Zealand’s underlying profit has dived, more than halving to $222 million. Video / Air NZ
Man sought after pouring hot coffee on infant
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Police speak to media about Comancheros bust
Police have arrested every patched member of the Christchurch chapter of the Comancheros. Video / NZ Herald
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Tana heads to court and Paralympics under way | Focus Morning Bulletin August 29
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, former Green MP Darleen Tana heads to court, concerns over Health NZ job cuts and Paralympics under way in Paris.
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Green Bay resident fights against new housing development
Green Bay resident Tomasz Malarczyk is challenging a new housing development that plans to install a wastewater pipe through his property. Video / Dean Purcell
Green Party faces prospect of court injunction
Chlöe Swarbrick says the party may face a court injunction as it decides whether to use the waka-jumping law to expel independent MP Darleen Tana from Parliament.