Focus: Controversial prison slushies rack up $315k bill
More than $200,000 has been spent on syrups and $81k on maintenance.
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Prison slushies, Wynyard Quarter ferry and New York Uni raids | Focus Morning Bulletin May 2, 2024
How much is being spent on slushie machines for prison guards ferry service to be put to the test to save Wynyard in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / AP
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Movember is investing in communities and organisations.
Crowdfunding charity start-ups
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Te Puni Kōkiri Māori Development Ministry to axe 38 jobs - PSA says decision 'reckless'
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Kea Kids News: Beekeeper invents his own massive crusher
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John Tamihere: MRT is not a bougie Māori who makes speeches from a high-rise office
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Otago Uni name change: 'We are a Te Tiriti-led university'
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Chicken rip-off, London sword attack and debt repayments | Focus Morning Bulletin May 1, 2024
Shoppers call out supermarkets for overcharging underweight chicken and Londoners in shock after horrific sword attack in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / AP
Te Tiriti o Waitangi could be heading home after ‘long and arduous journey’
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NZ is getting a new Great Walk but booking a spot comes with a catch
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Melissa Lee accepts she was 'a little slow' with media portfolio
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Progress on Te Kaha arena in Christchurch
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Oranga Tamariki Māori purge ‘arrogant and conceited’, says Te Pāti Māori MP
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Dramatic rescue, measles epidemic and Israel truce offer | Focus Morning Bulletin April 30, 2024
Skipper speaks out after Manukau Harbour rescue, health experts warn of a measles epidemic and Hamas considers Israel’s latest cease-fire offer in the latest NZ Herald headlines.
Māori TV production house Pango sorts out its issues with Crown funder in a ‘mana-enhancing’ way
Bailey Mackey and Te Māngai Pāho avoid high court ruling.
Stitching bling, satin and velvet into Toi Māori
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New vaccine for common respiratory virus available from next month
Māori, Pacific people and older adults are at greater risk of contracting RSV.
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Battle of Gate Pā 160th commemoration takes place
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Manurewa jewellery store targeted in smash-and-grab
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Driving test fees, Kiwibank scam victim and MIQ fees | Focus Morning Bulletin April 29, 2024
Why the free ride for resitting driver tests could come to an end and how a bank boss helped a victim send $300k to scammers in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
North Shore marae instructed by Commissioner of Crown Lands to engage with iwi
Crown commissioner tells marae to hold special general meeting to address membership.
Why are kids skipping school?
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NZ company helps fight US fentanyl drug plague with protection for law enforcers
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Kiwibank manager helped customer send $300k to scammers months after FMA warning
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