Articles by Frances Cook, NZ Herald
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Business
How much do you need to invest to get passive income?
Tuesday, 23 May 2023, 8:46amEach week, BusinessDesk and the NZ Herald’s Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it’s how...
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Business
Worked from home in lockdown? You may be able to get $15 a week
Thursday, 21 May 2020, 11:38amCOMMENT: The Herald's Cooking the Books personal finance podcast is here to get you the tips you need to weather the financial...
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National
Nurses accept fifth pay offer, end year of negotiations
Tuesday, 7 August 2018, 10:39amNurses have signed on to a new pay agreement, bringing nearly a year of negotiations, including strike action, to an end. But...
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Crime
Stop-go killer loses appeal against conviction
Tuesday, 31 July 2018, 3:47pmThe man found guilty of murdering road worker George Taiaroa near Rotorua five years ago has lost his appeal against his...
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Crime
Teen rapist sentenced to 12 years jail after brutal attack
Thursday, 21 June 2018, 8:19pmWARNING: THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS GRAPHIC CONTENT THAT SOME PEOPLE WILL FIND UPSETTING A woman who was raped and brutalised...
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News
Man who fishtailed car into jogger jailed for two years
Friday, 15 June 2018, 12:18pmA man who deliberately fishtailed his car before crashing and killing a passing jogger, has been sentenced to two years and...
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National
Lift technician died in shaft after safety checks not properly implemented
Thursday, 14 June 2018, 12:21pmA lift technician who died in 2016 was crushed by a lift car in a tragic accident because safety checks were not properly...
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Crime
Man charged with murder after baby death
Wednesday, 13 June 2018, 9:18amA 31-year-old man has been charged with murder after the death of a 5-month-old baby. The baby boy died in Wellington Hospital...
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National
EU diplomat sticks to immunity claim over rental dispute
Wednesday, 6 June 2018, 4:58pmLawyers for a diplomat who owes $20,000 in unpaid rent and property damage, argue she can't be held liable because of diplomatic...
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National
Supreme Court told ban on prisoner voting infringes on rights
Tuesday, 6 March 2018, 8:59pmThe Solicitor-General has told the Supreme Court justices they risk undermining New Zealand's democracy, if they rule on...
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Business
Resturant staff fuming over $32,000 in lost wages
Tuesday, 30 January 2018, 3:13pmA popular Wellington restaurant in liquidation has left angry workers without jobs and awaiting thousands of dollars in wages...
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National
Facebook censors video of body painted woman being grabbed at Rhythm and Vines
Tuesday, 2 January 2018, 2:51pmFacebook has removed a viral video of a woman in glitter body paint being grabbed at Rhythm and Vines festival. But the woman...
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National
Watch live: Lundy lawyer talks of 'unidentified male'
Tuesday, 17 October 2017, 5:48amUPDATE 2.45pm: Mark Lundy's lawyer has spoken of an "unidentified male" and unexplained DNA that throws doubt on the double...
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National
Top cops honoured for life-saving bravery
Friday, 13 October 2017, 12:58pmLife-saving rescue efforts has seen two police officers awarded the Police Association's Bravery Award. Senior Constable...
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National
Govt considering changes following Dunedin balcony collapse
Wednesday, 13 April 2016, 5:10pmThe balcony collapse in Dunedin wasn't the result of a shonky building, but the Government is still considering making changes. 18...
