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Weta worries unions
Foreign workers are being targeted for more than 500 visual-effects jobs for the production of the next mega-movie in The Hobbit series. Wellington-based special-effects giant Weta Digital, co-owned by Sir Peter Jackson, has asked Immigration New Zealand for approval in principle to outsource 526 positions. Weta says most are just extensions to visas that are about to expire and the company has ...
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Rare visitor fatally shot
A pelican found shot dead on the banks of the Waikato River. Photo / SuppliedA pelican - one of only 20 believed to be in the country - has been found shot dead on the banks of the Waikato River. Biosecurity contractor Philip Mabin, who found the dead bird, told the Herald on Sunday he could hardly believe his eyes when he spotted three rare pelicans on the banks of the river 10 days ago. Te ...
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Meet the kids then into the bush
Kiwi kids got close to their national bird yesterday before the chicks were released as part of a history-making breeding programme. Fifty years after kiwi were last sighted in Kaipara, five chicks were released on a privately owned 1300ha stretch of forest around the Mataia Homestead by the Kaipara Harbour, northwest of Auckland. Property owner and conservationist Kevin Adshead said a pest ...
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Meet the kids then into the bush
Kiwi kids got close to their national bird yesterday before the chicks were released as part of a history-making breeding programme. Fifty years after kiwi were last sighted in Kaipara, five chicks were released on a privately owned 1300ha stretch of forest around the Mataia Homestead by the Kaipara Harbour, northwest of Auckland. Property owner and conservationist Kevin Adshead said a pest ...
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Cost-cuts will take beach lifesaver jobs
Surf Life Saving Northern Region is cutting jobs to reduce costs. The planned changes are outlined in a letter sent to the northern region's club members. It said the cuts were to "reduce costs so that SLSNR operates within its means". Among those to go will be three club development officers whose work includes looking after 17 clubs from Whangarei to Raglan, operating the communications ...
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Curative power of clowns prescribed
About 20 clowns have been accepted into New Zealand's first academic programme to become fully qualified medical comedians. A medical clown is an entertainer who has been trained to specifically work in a medical environment. The clowns entertain sick children and their families, to help lift their spirits, reduce stress and fear, and encourage laughter. Christchurch professor Dr Thomas ...
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Rugby Kiwis pride at being a Lion
Former Crusaders winger Sean Maitland, another New Zealand export, wants to achieve two things on the Lions tour of Australia - make the test team and play against his cousin, the controversial Quade Cooper. While Kiwi-born Maitland is confident he can muscle his way into the British Lions test team for the forthcoming three-match rumble against Australia (and believes a first series win in 16 ...
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Thrush joins All Blacks training camp
Hurricanes lock Jeremy Thrush has been called into Sunday's second All Blacks training group camp in Mount Maunganui. He replaces 77-Test All Black Ali Williams who announced his retirement from international rugby on Friday.Thrush will join the 37 other players named in the training group earlier this month, including Highlanders Hosea Gear, Andrew Hore, Ma'a Nonu, Aaron Smith, Ben ...
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Nicole Bremner Let the Auckland debate continue
Ah yes, ratepayers have long memories and Auckland's messy past isn't all that long ago. The Mayor has welcomed all the debate, argument and discussion. Long may it continue - the next generation of Aucklanders is counting on ...
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Kiwi make a comeback in Kaipara
For the first time in more than 50 years, kiwi are back in Kaipara. Gill and Kevin Adshead have given 400 hectares of farmland to create the Mataia Restoration project, and today five kiwi were released into the bush there. It has taken the Adheads several years to make the area a safe haven from ...
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Woman dragged behind car is critically injured
Source: ONE News A woman has been airlifted to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition after reportedly being dragged behind a car. Police closed State Highway 1 between Tokoroa and Putaruru while they investigate what they say is a serious ...
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Police probe fatal fire near Hokitika
Source: ONE News Emergency services are investigating the cause of a fatal shed fire on the West Coast. Police say one person died in the blaze at Kaniere, south of Hokitika early this ...
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Slick Brumbies give Auckland the Blues
Auckland - The ACT Brumbies mastered the wet and windy conditions in Auckland on Saturday to beat the Blues 20-13 in the 1 500th game of Super ...
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Brumbies down Blues 20-13 in wet Auckland
The Brumbies overcame dreadful weather and a two-match losing run to beat the Blues 20-13 and revive their Super Rugby title challenge.The 1500th match in the competition's history was a forgettable one, marred by heavy rain and wind, but that won't bother the Brumbies as they put losses to the Waratahs and Crusaders behind them with an efficient display.A dominant first-half forward ...
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England Win Toss Bat First v New Zealand
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All Blacks reclaim Bledisloe Cup from Wallabies
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) -- Australia lost the Bledisloe Cup Saturday at Eden Park but it won back pride after a demoralizing thrashing by the All Blacks in Sydney last month -- and the knowledge it can compete with New Zealand at the World Cup. Doug Howlett scored two tries as New Zealand capped an unbeaten Tri-Nations campaign with a tough 21-17 win over Australia and regained the Bledisloe ...
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Struggling Lomu left out by Wellington
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) -- Jonah Lomu's struggle to revive his rugby career while suffering chronic kidney disease stalled Thursday when Wellington left him off the team for the first round of the National Championship. The All Blacks wing, undergoing dialysis three times a week while awaiting a kidney transplant, was unable to train in the leadup to Saturday's match against ...
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Rugby All Blacks unchanged for Wallabies clash
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) -- Eddie Jones' Wallabies will face the identical All Black team that beat them 50-21 in Sydney three weeks ago in the Tri-Nations and Bledisloe Cup rugby union test at Auckland on Saturday. Jones' New Zealand opposite John Mitchell Wednesday named the run-on 15 which trounced Australia by a record score at Stadium Australia for a match that marks the ...
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Chinas top political advisor starts official good-will visit to New Zealand
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, April 15 (Xinhua) -- China's top political advisor Jia Qinglin arrived in Christchurch of southern New Zealand Sunday morning for a 4-day official good-will visit, at the invitation of the government of New Zealand.This year marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and New Zealand. The bilateral relations achieved ...
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Investigation into alleged rape at mental health facility
Police have launched an investigation after a female patient at a secure mental health facility at Porirua said she was raped by a male patient in the same unit. A Capital & Coast District Health Board spokesman says they informed police as soon as they became aware of the incident, at its Haumietiketike mental health facility. The complaint was made on WednesdayThe spokesman says both ...
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Queenstown blaze raises fire-fighting concerns
Questions are being raised about whether Queenstown is well enough equipped to handle big fires. The concern follows the blaze at a popular nightspot, just as the tourist town is getting set for the ski season. At this time of year, Queenstown's World Bar is usually gearing up for a busy winter season. Instead there will be a long clean-up at the ...
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$1m donation saves Lyttelton Timeball Station
After suffering significant damage in the Christchurch earthquakes, Lyttelton's Timeball Station has today been given a reprieve. The Station was damaged in the first earthquake in September 2010, and before strengthening work and restoration could be completed the deadly February 22 quake in 2011 caused irreparable damage. The building was to be carefully deconstructed when another major ...
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Bluff oysters draw thousands to festival
Source: ONE News Over 4000 people turned out at the salty seaside town of Bluff today for a good helping of oysters and southern hospitality. The Bluff Oyster and Food Festival showcases an array of local Southland seafood, fine wine and entertainment and visitors from all over New Zealand. Oysters prepared in every possible way were on offer, from raw to deep fried in batter, even in a pie. ...
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Woman hospitalised after serious assault on SH1
Source: ONE News A woman has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following an assault near Tokoroa. Police responded to the incident on State Highway 1 around 1.45pm. The Serious Crash Unit and CIB are also there. The woman was taken to Waikato Hospital. Diversions are in place north of the scene at Kinloch Road and SH1 and to the south at Vospers Road and SH1. Police have ...
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Woman seriously injured in assault
Expand A woman was seriously injured in an assault near Tokoroa this afternoon. Police were called to the scene of the incident near Kinloch Rd about 1.45pm. The female victim was airlifted to Waikato Hospital with serious injuries. The police serious crash unit and the CIB are investigating. Diversions are in place on State Highway 1 between Kinloch Rd and Vospers Rd. ...
Auckland Feature Story
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Auckland's infastructure needs upgrading in the long run.
Auckland may in the next few years be able to upgrade two major pieces of infastructure and reap the economic benefits for the city.
There may, in the near future, be a four-lane road of national significance (RONS) between Auckland and Whangarei, which would make travel between the country’s largest city and Northland much faster and more efficient, while providing significant economic benefits to both regions as well. Read more
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