Articles by Ethan Manera
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National
'Bit of a shock': Luxon says no injuries after cop car crash
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 12:11pmA police car crashed into a Crown vehicle carrying the Prime Minister and Finance Minister in Wellington. The crash, described...
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National
Wellington's Crown observer earning $1000 a day
Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 10:41amLindsay McKenzie starts as Wellington City Council’s Crown observer today, earning $1000 a day. McKenzie will work two to...
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National
Photos reveal the grim reality of squatting in Wellington's derelict buildings
Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 7:18amFirefighters risked their safety to search a burning, abandoned Wellington building earlier this year, fearing squatters...
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National
Buildings inspected, more leaks expected after strong Wellington quake
Monday, 7 October 2024, 7:07pmBuildings in Wellington have been assessed for damage and Wellington Water is warning residents to expect an increase in...
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National
Developer walks away from iconic Wellington site
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 12:43pm- The Oriental Bay Band Rotunda, built in 1936, was closed in 2012 after being deemed earthquake prone - In 2019 Wellington...
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National
$48m spent on Kāinga Ora social housing development, but site still sits empty
Wednesday, 28 August 2024, 7:25amThe site of a once-ambitious public housing development in Wellington promising homes for 900 families continues to sit empty...
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National
‘Life changing’: Plea for Ozempic to be funded in NZ after 30kg weight loss
Sunday, 21 July 2024, 9:33amAt the beginning of last year Finlay Thompson was obese. At 138kg, the Wellington company director was gaining weight and...
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Politics
PSA criticises coalition Government’s English first policy, says mixed messages ‘confusing’
Monday, 8 July 2024, 10:30amThe roll-out of the Government’s controversial position on te reo Māori in the public service has been labelled “confusing...
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National
Fonterra ordered to pay $40,000 for firing worker over allegation he pulled a 'sickie'
Tuesday, 18 June 2024, 9:26pmFonterra has been ordered to pay a former worker almost $40,000 for wrongful dismissal, after a shouting match erupted when...
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National
Tory Whanau reveals ADHD diagnosis with 'significant traits of autism'
Friday, 7 June 2024, 7:20am- Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau has been diagnosed with ADHD and “significant traits of autism”. - Whanau has adjusted her...
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National
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau missed half of airport board meetings in past year
Thursday, 16 May 2024, 11:59amWellington Mayor Tory Whanau has missed half of Wellington International Airport’s board meetings in the past year. The Wellington...
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National
Minister encourages DOC to use te reo Māori "everywhere and anywhere", despite Government position
Monday, 13 May 2024, 1:12pmConservation Minister Tama Potaka is defending advice to the Department of Conservation to use te reo Māori “everywhere and...
