Aratere ferry cleared to sail again, regulator addresses 'Nescafé-gate'
Maritime NZ says grounding not caused by crew member leaving the bridge to make coffee.
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NZ First questions whether Aratere ran aground after autopilot was left on
Maritime New Zealand says 'conjecture' around the cause of the incident is unhelpful.
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Govt cuts millions from coastal mapping project; fears communities 'in the dark'
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Govt considers new Ruapehu marae and cultural hub after ‘flawed’ engagement with iwi
Concerns were raised about commercialising the Tūroa family name on Mt Ruapehu.
'Confusing as hell': PSA criticises Govt position on te reo Māori
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Office for Māori Crown Relations, Justice, and Corrections to cut jobs
Staff are being consulted on the plans.
Wellington Zoo attracts record visitors, so why is it losing money?
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Ministry faces at least $14m in redundancy costs after sweeping job cuts
218 people were approved for voluntary redundancy at MSD.
'Smoke and mirrors': Exasperated parents take school bullying complaints to minister
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Interislander ferry's stabiliser fin missing for more than 18 months
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Wellington waterfront restaurant v $659m landlord: who won?
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'Hitler was right': MPI worker quits job after probe into hateful social media posts
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Ministers have 'serious questions' about KiwiRail's financial outlook and safety record
Meanwhile, two more board members have resigned after chairman's early retirement.
Two more KiwiRail board members quit after Willis 'refresh' warning
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AOS called in, road spikes used, and car taken during 'incredibly dangerous' police chase
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Sour grapes: Opposition to Parliament wine brand plans
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International experts flown in to assess Aratere ferry after grounding
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Wellington public transport fares to increase by 10%
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Why cancellation of Cook Strait mega ferry contract is taking so long
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'Political obituary': Wellington City Council passes budget, avoids Govt intervention
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Public sector cuts: Job cuts finalised at Oranga Tamariki, MSD and ACC
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Fake blood splattered inside Defence House in protest action
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Minister warns KiwiRail board members may lose their jobs
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