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The transport minister is meeting with the Civil Aviation Authority new board chair, saying he’ll be considering whether intervene after ‘toxic’ workplace claims at CAA.
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Kiwi on board sunk luxury yacht and St John staff walk off job | Focus Morning Bulletin August 20
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, Kiwi on board sunk luxury yacht, thousands of St John staff walk off the job, and boost to Auckland safety.
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Pakuranga gunshots caught on camera
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Alex Yee proves lightning strikes twice with Olympic repeat and cold celebration
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A polar vortex from Antarctica is clipping the edge of New Zealand, bringing chilly weather to the whole country today including snow to near sea level in the lower South Island.
Pakuranga, Auckland incident: Person shot dead in vehicle, armed police at scene
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More snow for South Island and crackdown on boy racers | Focus Morning Bulletin August 19
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, more snow for South Island, crackdown on boy racers and fate of cathedral to be decided.
MetService Severe Weather: Monday August 19
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Over 30 years, Infratil has invested in and sold out of some of the country’s most significant assets – from airports to petrol stations and wind farms.
Inside a King Air 350 patrol: safeguarding New Zealand's fisheries
One of New Zealand's smallest Air Force planes, the King Air 350, has become a guardian of the nation’s fisheries. Video. / Mike Scott
Whistleblowers warn CAA’s new approach could lead to more aviation accidents
CAA whistleblowers have issued a grim warning and say changes to the agency’s investigative approach could mean “more people will die” in aviation accidents.
Government announces 'Road Policing Investment' programme
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has announced a crackdown on drunk and drugged drivers, setting the Police a target of performing 3.3 million roadside alcohol tests a year.
Heavy rain floods streets in Pahīatua
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Service cuts don't improve efficiency, Somerset House blaze | Morning Bulletin 18 August, 2024
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Fire at Somerset House in London
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Council's low offer for flood-damaged house buyout in Ranui
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Erica Stanford on success
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Focus Morning Bulletin August 17
The Waitangi Treaty principles bill is in the firing line, over 1000 firefighters contain a blaze in Turkey, and NZ Tourism confirms our numbers of tourists remains low.
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Parents Maria Munkowits and Ollie Ward celebrate their triplets Ari, Eli, and Casey's first birthday. Video / Dean Purcell
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Commerce Commission supermarket pricing recommendations 'not going far enough'
Consumer NZ says the Commerce Commission’s recommendations over food pricing don’t go far enough, and believes they put too much onus on consumers.
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The inside story of Olympic gold medalist, Finn Butcher
During his time at Dunstan High School in Otago, Finn Butcher saw the motto 'seek wisdom as gold' every day. Twelve years later it rings truer than ever. Video / NZ Herald
Polkinghorne trial: Witness speaks about Polkinghorne's visit the day before Hanna's funeral
Witness Susan Ormonde speaks about Philip Polkinghorne visiting her house the day before Pauline Hanna's funeral.
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The Kiwi footballer turning heads in France
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