Articles by Azaria Howell
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National
Public sector cuts: More job losses possible before Christmas
Monday, 25 November 2024, 12:53pmHealth NZ staff have been called into meetings to discuss a new proposal to disestablish more roles at the government agency. A...
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Politics
Māori, Native Americans meet at NZ's first Indigenous Tribal Leaders' Symposium
Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 9:08amA sense of unity and togetherness - as indigenous leaders from the United States and New Zealand meet. New Zealand's first...
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Politics
WorkSafe plans second major restructure, job losses proposed
Thursday, 24 October 2024, 1:20pmWorkSafe is proposing to cut 180 further jobs in its second major restructure in a 12-month period. The agency is mulling...
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National
Rare Adelie penguin spotted in Petone, thousands of kilometres away from Antarctic home
Monday, 14 October 2024, 3:09pmAn Adelie penguin, native to Antarctica and some subantarctic islands thousands of kilometres away, was sighted roaming on...
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National
Poll: Do Kiwis believe Kim Dotcom should be extradited to the US?
Tuesday, 1 October 2024, 10:42amA survey collecting Kiwis’ thoughts on the fate of Kim Dotcom reveals 46% of more than 1000 respondents believe the Megaupload...
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Wellington
Wellington mosque wanting to broadcast call to prayer three times a year
Monday, 9 September 2024, 2:35pmRepresentatives of Wellington’s Kilbirnie Mosque have confirmed plans to broadcast the call to prayer three times a year...
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National
MSD cuts funding for charity working with emergency housing tenants
Thursday, 5 September 2024, 9:24amThe Ministry for Social Development (MSD) has cut funding for a charity providing social services to those in need, including...
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National
Acclaimed filmmaker says Govt 'daft' to cut Creatives in Schools programme
Wednesday, 28 August 2024, 2:15pmAcclaimed Kiwi film director Dame Gaylene Preston is among the advocates and creatives calling for the Government to reinstate...
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National
Health NZ calls for voluntary redundancies following overspend, union says
Wednesday, 28 August 2024, 10:51amHealth New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is putting a voluntary redundancy scheme in place, according to the Public Service Association...
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National
What’s for lunch? Samples of new healthy school lunches revealed
Thursday, 15 August 2024, 9:04am“Hidden veggie” butter chicken, Thai chicken curry and rice bean burritos could be on the menu for schoolkids from the start...
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Politics
'Leave now': Foreign Minister tells Kiwis to flee Lebanon and Iran; consider if staying in Israel necessary
Sunday, 4 August 2024, 4:39pmForeign Minister Winston Peters is urging New Zealanders in Lebanon and Iran to “leave now while options remain available,”...
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National
Govt to cut millions in funding for Family Start programme - union
Friday, 2 August 2024, 4:26pmThe Public Service Association is slamming cuts to support the Family Start programme, as children’s ministry Oranga Tamariki...
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National
Survivors march to Parliament ahead of Abuse in Care report release
Wednesday, 24 July 2024, 2:21pmSurvivors have marched to Parliament ahead of the release of a report from one of New Zealand’s largest and most complex...
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National
'Offensive': Review finds senior public servant's Rātana speech 'not politically neutral'
Tuesday, 23 July 2024, 12:54pmAn investigation has found a senior public servant’s speech about the Government, made at Rātana Pā earlier this year, was...
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National
Missing Marokopa children: Police tried to get other family members to join appeal
Wednesday, 10 July 2024, 12:50pm- Tom Phillips and his three children have been missing since December 2021. - An $80,000 reward was recently offered by...
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National
Government considering new marae and cultural hub in Ruapehu after ‘flawed’ engagement with iwi
Monday, 8 July 2024, 11:42amThe previous Government sent an apology letter to iwi groups representing the Ruapehu District last year, after a “flawed”...
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National
Ministry faces at least $14m in redundancy costs after sweeping job cuts
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 7:34am- The Ministry of Social Development is paying out $14 million in voluntary redundancies. - Budget 2024 documents reveal...
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Wellington
Rising seas levels leave 4000 Wellington buildings at risk as '100-year floods' may become annual
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 1:50pmA new report has raised serious concerns about how a sinking Wellington region will deal with rising sea levels, with “one-in-100...
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National
Sour grapes: Opposition to Parliament wine brand plans
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 9:33amAn award-winning vineyard and renowned wine writer and judge are both slamming a move from the Parliamentary Service to introduce...
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Wellington
Drag performer speaks out on cancelled storytime event amid threats
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 1:30pmDrag performer Willy SmacknTush has spoken out about being fearful after “threats” and opposition from Destiny Church forced...
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National
Public sector cuts: Job loss tally confirmed at Oranga Tamariki
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 11:41amA final decision has been made on the number of jobs that will be cut at Children’s Ministry Oranga Tamariki. Oranga Tamariki...
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National
Fake blood splattered inside Defence House in protest action
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 10:44amProtesters have splattered fake blood inside Defence House next door to Parliament this morning. Images of the scene show...
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National
Drag storytime cancelled after 'threats' and opposition from Destiny Church
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 2:33pmThreats have forced a drag king storytime event, due to take place in Upper Hutt this Thursday, to be called off. The event...
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National
No more freebies to complete Census; Govt considering harsher fines
Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 1:56pmVouchers for free food or tickets to watch the Warriors are “unlikely” to be offered again in exchange for completing the...
