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June 21 2021

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Live: Wellington weather warning, floods cut off East Cape

Slips close roads on the East Coast, while Metservice forecasts "miserable" wet and windy weather for Wellington.

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How Women's Refuge enlisted children as special advisers

Every Women's Refuge should have a two-storey pillow fort with a rock climbing wall, a teddy for every child and hot chocolate in the winter. It's sound advice from a nine-year-old.

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Woman loses second husband to a motorbike crash

Jude Huria worried every time her husband David rode off on his cherished Harley-Davidson. Then, on June 6, the "gentle soul" and talented artist was killed.

Officials wanted to hide motorway noise results

Officials promised “open and honest communication”. Then they tried to keep noise test results out of a public newsletter.

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Black Caps gain upper hand in WTC final

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The solo mum finding solace on the trail with her seven-year-old

Victoria Bruce has hiked with her daughter since she was a baby to help with anxiety, depression and PTSD.

Former cop recalls shocking race-based Dawn Raids

'Apart from dealing with dead bodies, it was one of the worst parts of my career in the police.'

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It is the winter solstice, but there's still a long climb ahead out of the dark.

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Wellington Today: Wet weather and winds whip around the region, multiple bus cancellations

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School closed after East Cape flooding

The community of Tokomaru Bay will meet on Monday morning to get a gauge of damage caused by Sunday's flooding.

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NZ man separated from wife for two years after INZ's refusal to let her in

NZ citizen Rahul Verma wants INZ to allow spouses into the country on a visitor's visa, after being separated from his wife for over two years.

Soft bylaw sees freedom campers settle in to council reserves

The cost to refill the 7500-litre shower tanks at three South Waikato parks has more than tripled and the council isn't happy about it.

All aboard Hamilton-Auckland train? Not quite

National says latest passenger numbers show Te Huia is failing and a city leader admits the service is 'sub-optimal', but says the train must go on.

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Children found dirty, dishevelled

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Lake Alice survivor told he was wasting police time when he made first complaint

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Police say the body of a rogue soldier who was the target of a huge manhunt in Belguim appears to have been found after more than a month on the run.

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As more Chinese travel in-country because of the pandemic, it is posing risks to the region’s fragile environment and historic sites.

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Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett opened his first Cabinet meeting on Sunday with a condemnation of the new Iranian president.

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First flight for Boeing's newest version of 737 Max

It is designed to seat up to 230 passengers and compete with the A321neo from European rival Airbus.

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The ultimate EV test: A 100-day roadie around New Zealand

This wasn't some glamorous electric-powered holiday around New Zealand; it involved roadside diarrhoea, a road that floats and a near-serious accident.

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Property crowdfunding: Why isn't it working?

They were meant to help people into the property market when they couldn't do it alone, but the platforms are struggling.

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The Monitor economy Q&A: Syft Technologies CEO Alex Fala

The economy looks like it's ticking along just fine, but when we scratch below the surface there are major issues, says Alex Fala.

Investing in tech companies and what it means for human rights

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Border worker fired for refusing to get vaccinated challenges dismissal

The former border worker claims her employer was unreasonable to insist that she should be vaccinated for the role she undertook.

Major shipping issues could get worse

An international expert is reluctant to suggest state intervention for our shipping problems, but can't think of much else.

Matariki seen as more important than Queen's Birthday, survey shows

Matariki is rated above Queen’s Birthday, a year before Aotearoa's 12th public holiday officially begins.

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Covid changed the way Kiwis shop

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Te Tātoru o Wairau: Iwi gift name to school relocation project

The name represents a three-plait rope, symbolising the three schools coming together as one construction project.

'Inspiring' first ever Māori Futures conference held in Christchurch

Held for the first time, the Māori Futures Symposium aimed to create 'an ambitious road map for the future'.

'The same faces in the boys' homes would end up in prison'

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Boat users 'not going away' in fight for Delaware Bay access

Boaties are seeking a 'fresh start' on access to Delaware Bay, while council has appealed to the Environment Court to help settle the matter.

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The revolutionary Polynesians who stopped the dawn raids

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Understanding Matariki through food

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David Havili's set to revive All Blacks career

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Maroons to roll the dice with Warriors phenomenon Reece Walsh

Under pressure Queensland set to gamble on Reece Walsh after just seven NRL games.

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Mystics take step towards finals with impressive win

Mystics move closer to clinching an ANZ Premiership finals berth with a polished victory over sluggish Pulse.

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