Articles by Briana Watson
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Audio
AUDIO: John Key and Russel Norman announce extra cycle trail funding
Sunday, 3 May 2015, 12:23pmPrime Minister John Key and Green Party co-leader Dr Russel Norman announce the Twin Coast Cycle Trail funding extension...
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Crime
School fires thought to be deliberate
Friday, 9 October 2015, 11:15amThree fires at a Whangarei school are thought to have been deliberately lit. Two of the fires were discovered by cleaners...
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Crime
Man convicted of vehicular murder of partner
Wednesday, 7 October 2015, 10:47amAfter hearing eight weeks of evidence it took a jury just four-and-a-half hours to find a Northland man guilty of murdering...
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National
Northland Council to meet with oil company
Wednesday, 26 August 2015, 12:43pmThe Northern Regional Council will be meeting with Statoil on Friday to discuss the company's petroleum exploration plans...
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Crime
Tauranga District Court escapee arrested
Sunday, 2 August 2015, 3:01pmTauranga District Court escapee arrested
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Health
Psychologist accused of inappropriate relationship
Friday, 24 July 2015, 12:15pmA psychologist is facing two charges of professional misconduct for having an inappropriate relationship with the couple...
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National
Spring Sheep Dairy: new global dairy opportunity for NZ
Wednesday, 22 July 2015, 2:46pmThere may be a light at the end of the tunnel for the country's struggling dairy industry, and it may be in the form of Sheep's...
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National
Union backs 90-day trial reform
Saturday, 18 July 2015, 9:06amA workers union is supporting Labour's proposition for a fairer 90-day trial system. Labour leader Andrew Little has revealed...
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Business
Fonterra cuts over 500 jobs
Thursday, 16 July 2015, 2:07pmUPDATED 6:05PM - There could be more cuts at Fonterra as part of the company's business review. Fonterra has announced that...
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National
Iran deal predicted to have indirect benefits for NZ
Wednesday, 15 July 2015, 3:35pmNew Zealand businesses are likely to indirectly benefit from the easing of international sanctions on Iran. An international...
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Auckland
West Auckland fire extinguished
Saturday, 16 May 2015, 2:00pmUPDATED 3.35pm: A fire at a West Auckland building was swiftly put out but the cause of the blaze is under investigation. Six...
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Auckland
Auckland port study to cost $1m (1)
Thursday, 14 May 2015, 4:44pmA study on the future of Auckland's ports could cost more than $1 million and take a year to complete. Auckland Council's...
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Auckland
Auckland port study to cost $1m
Thursday, 14 May 2015, 4:43pmA study on the future of Auckland's ports could cost more than $1 million and take a year to complete. Auckland Council's...
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National
900 trees to be planted throughout NZ this week
Wednesday, 3 June 2015, 10:38amThis week is all about keeping New Zealand clean and green. Community groups nationwide will be planting nearly 900 trees...
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National
Young people urged to voice climate concerns
Monday, 1 June 2015, 1:53pmYoung people are being urged to have their say on how to protect New Zealand from climate change. The New Zealand Youth Delegation...
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Entertainment
Edinburgh Tattoo tickets sell fast
Monday, 1 June 2015, 12:34pmTickets are flying out the door for a show that'll bring Scotland to Wellington. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is on...
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National
Queen's Birthday Honours: Northland stalwart carries on
Monday, 1 June 2015, 9:32amA Northland man is keeping busy today despite the news he's being honoured. John Bain is being made a member of the New Zealand...
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Upper North Island
Council urge public to talk about alcohol
Thursday, 28 May 2015, 7:20amA new policy that could see no more bottle stores in Whangarei for up to six years has been introduced in a bid to reduce...
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Health
Foetal Alcohol Syndrome problem 'nationwide'
Tuesday, 26 May 2015, 2:57pmAn alcohol abuse expert says more needs to be done to prevent Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and help those who have it. The...
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Crime
Closure for murdered Whangarei woman's family
Thursday, 21 May 2015, 9:27amThe family of murdered Whangarei woman Ashlee Edwards is pleased with her killer's sentence but remains heart-broken. Jimmy...
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Crime
Life sentence for man who killed ex-partner
Wednesday, 20 May 2015, 4:55pmUPDATED 6.14pm: A Whangarei man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his ex-partner. Jimmy Akuhata has...
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Health
Poor water supply taking toll
Tuesday, 19 May 2015, 6:03amA Northland community will have to wait years before their water supply is up to scratch. Water restrictions were imposed...
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Auckland
Botched speed guns put tickets in doubt
Sunday, 17 May 2015, 3:01pmUPDATED 4.27pm: The Labour Party says a police botch-up with hand held speed cameras comes down to a systemic problem. Three...
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Emergency
Vector worker injured
Saturday, 16 May 2015, 2:25pmA Vector worker has been injured on Auckland's North Shore. The lines company says there's been an incident involving one...
