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Global Insight: How NZ can contain China
China's ‘‘dictatorship’’ can be contained more effectively by defeating Russia’s ‘‘barbaric’’ invasion of Ukraine than by joining Aukus, Professor Robert Patman says.
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New Ashburton Club manager making his mark
Ashburton Club and MSA general manager Cliff Downes has identified areas of excess, and underuse, at the club. Photo: Supplied
Mere weeks into his new role, Ashburton Club and MSA general manager Cliff Downes is making changes.
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Severe thunderstorm warning for Canterbury
MetService is warning of severe thunderstorms in Canterbury late this afternoon.
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Dunedin paintballers spark armed police response
Police officers near the Green Island Rugby Club after a false alarm caused by a pair playing paintball at a paintball range. Photo: Peter McIntosh
A pair of paintballers prompted an armed offenders squad callout and large police presence in the area this afternoon.
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Hospitals asked to make more than $80m in savings
Te Whatu Ora is reportedly requesting hospitals cut more than $80m from their spending. File photo: Getty Images
The central health agency is asking hospitals to save more than $80m by July as part of a nationwide cost-cutting drive, according to figures sourced by RNZ.
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Hospitals asked to make more than $80m in savings by July
Te Whatu Ora is reportedly requesting hospitals cut more than $80m from their spending. File photo: Getty Images
The central health agency is asking hospitals to save more than $80m by July as part of a nationwide cost-cutting drive, according to figures sourced by RNZ.
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'Better for learning': School ditches large open plan classroom
Bruce Kearney is looking forward to opening Rangiora High School’s new whare. Photo: North Canterbury News / David Hill
A Canterbury high school has ditched its large open plan classroom, opting instead to return "back to 1984'' - but with a modern twist.
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2024 New Heaven New Earth Press Release
A Revelation Unleashed: How Chairman Man-hee Lee’s Message is Resonating with Kiwis
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Milford Road open after snow dump
A snowy Milford Road earlier today. PHOTO MILFORD ROAD ALLIANCE/NZTA
The Milford Road is open to traffic but chains must be carried after a decent dump of snow.
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'Deeply disappointed': Shotover Jet disrupts Anzac ceremonies
The owners of Shotover Jet have apologised for interrupting Anzac Day ceremonies on the Edith Cavell Bridge near Queenstown. File photo: Supplied.
Ngāi Tahu Tourism has apologised for operating the Shotover Jet boat service during the Anzac Day service on the famous Edith Cavell Bridge.
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Israel preparing for assault on Rafah, despite warnings
Thousands of Palestinians have begun to flee Rafah, many setting up makeshift tent camps in the city of Deir al-Balah. Photo: Getty Images
Israel's military is poised to evacuate Palestinian civilians from Rafah and assault Hamas hold-outs in the southern Gaza Strip city, a senior Israeli defence official said on Wednesday, despite international warnings of a humanitarian catastrophe.
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Campus pro-Palestine protests met with forceful response
Texas State Troopers in riot gear break up protests at the University of Texas in Austin. Photo: Reuters
Fresh clashes between police and students opposed to Israel's war in Gaza broke out on Thursday, raising questions about forceful methods being used to shut down protests that have intensified since mass arrests at Columbia University last week.
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Weinstein's rape conviction overturned by top court
Harvey Weinstein appears in court at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in Los Angeles in this 2022 file photo. Photo: Reuters
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction for sexual assault and rape was overturned by New York's highest court, reopening the landmark case that fueled the #MeToo movement and highlighting the challenges of holding powerful men accountable.
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Cavalry charge
PHOTO: PA IMAGES VIA GETTY IMAGES
A number of military horses, including one covered in blood, ran amok on the streets of central London and injured at least four people on Wednesday.
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Secretive religious sect with 2500 members in NZ under investigation
Allegations of historical sexual abuse in the secretive church begun coming to light in the USA after the death of a leader in 2022. Photo: Getty Images
By Amy Williams
Warning: This story discusses details of sexual abuse.
Former members of a secretive sect under investigation by the FBI for historical child sexual abuse warn it is a highly controlling and insular group with many unwritten rules.
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ODT Landers Chat: Analysing the analyst
In Landers Chat this week, Paul Dwyer is back at Landers HQ talking to head performance analyst Hayden Chapman.
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Two games in four days or less a big test for Southern League squads
Universities defender Max McGuinness makes a clearance under pressure from Christchurch United's Niko Bruce during United's 1-0 win at English Park. PHOTO: JIM WATTS PHOTOGRAPHY
The first round of the English Cup may prove to be a thorn in the side for Southern League teams play two games in four days or less.
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Cost-cutting at agency that spent $700k on Covid pins
The Covid-19 Response Recognition Awards were issued to about 80,000 people who contributed to the national Covid-19 response. Photo: NZDF
The previous government set aside $2 million on lapel pins to honour thousands of Covid-19 workers, and now the agency that paid is under cost-cutting pressure, documents show.
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After-hours medical clinics on verge of collapse
Photo: File
After-hours medical services in some regions are on the verge of collapse, as overworked GPs signal they can no longer provide cover or the funding falls short.
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Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction overturned by top New York court
Harvey Weinstein appears in court at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in Los Angeles in this 2022 file photo. Photo: Reuters
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction for sexual assault and rape was overturned by New York's highest court, reopening the landmark case that fueled the #MeToo movement and highlighting the challenges of holding powerful men accountable.
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