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[ad_1] Auditor General John Ryan has delivered a strong rebuke to the government for its handling of the Auckland light rail project, noting that it is unclear whether the procurement rules were followed and suggesting that this could damage New Zealand’s international reputation. He said he will keep an eye …

[ad_1] Ian Foster says he won’t let some heated criticism come to him after back-to-back test losses have pushed the All Blacks this season off the proverbial cliff. He’s also not allowing her to sway some firm picks. Last test, the All Blacks backline had no answers for a powerfully …

[ad_1] The Oranga Tamariki child welfare agency has apologized for accidentally sending an email with details about the alleged suicide of a teenager to a Things reporter. The email was sent by an Oranga Tamariki senior advisor on Thursday and included the name of the teenager and other family members. …

[ad_1] This story was originally published on RNZ.co.nz and republished with permission. In one of the most elegant requests to the Speaker of the House on Thursday, Green Party co-leader James Shaw asked Trevor Mallard to sever Parliament’s ties with ties. “If you are considering further renovations, I wonder if …

[ad_1] Lifestyle November 26, 2020 07:083 minutes to read James Shaw often wears a green tie. Photo / Archive The battle lines are drawn on one of the biggest issues of 2020: whether ties are mandatory in Parliament. Green Party co-leader James Shaw got the ball rolling saying the outdated …

[ad_1] Phil Campbell / Stuff Simon Dickie died after a fall in December 2017 at his home in Taupō, after reuniting with his medal-winning rowing team. A former Olympian died in an “avoidable accident”, falling from a narrow second-floor bedroom balcony that had no barrier. The balcony was out of …

[ad_1] New Zealanders will have free access to a Covid-19 vaccine, the Government confirmed today. The detail was included in the Speech to the Throne presented to Parliament by Governor General Dame Patsy Reddy. The speech was written by the Government, but presented by the Governor General as part of …

[ad_1] Sophie Cornish / Stuff Wellington High School Police after it was blocked after a credible threat. Wellington High School was closed this morning after police received a “credible threat.” On Thursday morning, the school’s principal, Dominic Killalea, posted on Facebook that the police had received a “credible threat” against …

[ad_1] Sophie Cornish / Stuff Wellington High School Police after it was blocked after a credible threat. Wellington High School was closed this morning after police received a “credible threat.” On Thursday morning, the school’s principal, Dominic Killalea, posted on Facebook that the police had received a “credible threat” against …

[ad_1] Deal November 25, 2020 07:43 pm4 minutes to read The video will play in Play now Don’t play automatically Never auto game Alexandre de Juniac talks about the Covid-19 toll on airlines. Video / IATA By RNZ Air New Zealand’s cabin crew, currently self-isolated, face the possibility of losing …