Articles by Jacqui Stanford
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Christchurch
Irish dancing troupe's costumes stolen from van
Sunday, 21 April 2019, 10:38amA travelling troupe of Irish dancers has had all its costumes stolen in an overnight theft in Christchurch. The Rhythms of...
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World
Ivanka Trump sets up White House office
Tuesday, 21 March 2017, 7:28pmDonald Trump's daughter Ivanka has set up an office in the White House, and will have access to classified information, though...
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Health
Medsafe still trying to ascertain how widely Primodos was used in NZ
Tuesday, 21 March 2017, 5:01pmHealth authorities are still trying to ascertain how widely a horror pregnancy test was used in New Zealand. Primodos is...
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National
Crayfish stocks at all time low on the North Island's east coast
Tuesday, 21 March 2017, 3:47pmThe Ministry for Primary Industries said it's well aware crayfish stocks are low along a large part of the North Island's...
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National
Pregnancy drug linked to birth defects was available in NZ for almost a decade
Monday, 20 March 2017, 7:32pmAn oral pregnancy test which has been linked to miscarriages and severe abnormalities in children, appears to have been available...
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National
Minimum wage rise won't meet cost of living: Union
Wednesday, 25 January 2017, 5:10amUnions say another 50 cent rise in the minimum wage is simply inadequate. LISTEN ABOVE: Labour MP Iain Lees-Galloway discusses...
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National
Reminder to slow down around schools
Tuesday, 24 January 2017, 5:18amAs the start of the school year looms, there's a renewed push for strict nationwide speed limits outside schools. New Zealand...
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National
Poi researcher wins global thesis competition
Friday, 11 November 2016, 5:03amA researcher who is looking into the health benefits of twirling a poi is in a spin after winning a hard-fought global thesis...
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Politics
Leggett pitches for older voters with rates deferral
Monday, 12 September 2016, 5:01amA Wellington mayoral hopeful is reaching out to older voters, promising a rates deferral scheme for retirees. Current Porirua...
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National
Canadian midwives back NZ bid for equal pay
Friday, 26 August 2016, 5:07amNew Zealand midwives are getting solidarity from their Canadian counterparts in their bid for equal pay. Canadian midwife...
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National
Tiny Rangitaiki school closed by fierce snowstorm
Sunday, 7 August 2016, 8:26pmA tiny school on the Napier-Taupo Road is closed due to weather, but its Principal is more concerned about her students'...
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World
Beer could reduce heart disease risk
Sunday, 15 May 2016, 6:38amHere's one for beer lovers. Mediterranean scientists say drinking around 1.4 pints a day could actually reduce the risk of...
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Education
People being urged to stand for local school board
Sunday, 17 April 2016, 6:34amPeople who would like to gain some experience being on a governing body are being urged to stand for their local school board. An...
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Emergency
Tekapo tragedy: two young tourists killed
Friday, 25 September 2015, 6:17pmTekapo tragedy: two young tourists killed
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National
More pay parity cases likely
Tuesday, 1 September 2015, 5:04amMidwives filing a pay parity case could well be just the tip of the iceberg. LISTEN: James Sproule talks to Rachel Smalley...
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National
Local investors welcome move to tax offshore buyers
Tuesday, 1 September 2015, 4:56amLocal investors are happy with moves to tax offshore buyers who sell houses within two years of purchasing them. LISTEN:...
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Audio
Martin Dunn: Special Housing Areas
Friday, 28 August 2015, 7:48am"We're already full" is the message from Auckland's South, where another 900 homes are to be built in a new development. LISTEN:...
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National
Special Housing Area: South Auckland "already full"
Friday, 28 August 2015, 5:14am"We're already full" is the message from Auckland's South, where another 900 homes are to be built in a new development. LISTEN:...
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National
Hopes New Zealanders will debate euthanasia
Friday, 28 August 2015, 5:09amIt's hoped people all across New Zealand will get involved in the debate on assisted suicide. LISTEN: Dr Jane Silloway Smith...
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National
Corrections will apologise to transgender prisoner
Friday, 28 August 2015, 5:03amCorrections will apologise to a transgender prisoner following a revelation her transfer request went nowhere when a staff...
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National
Protest hopes to save 'priceless' trees
Sunday, 2 August 2015, 6:15amA protest will be held today in the hopes of saving two trees facing the chop in Auckland, but those opposing the cull say...
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Politics
Groser: Govt will win 'war' over TPP
Sunday, 2 August 2015, 6:12amTrade Minister Tim Groser insists the government will win the political "war" on the TPP deal once the facts and figures...
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National
Caution urged around taser use
Saturday, 1 August 2015, 5:41amCaution is being urged to ensure vulnerable people aren't more likely to be confronted with a taser. While most already have...
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National
Lobby group backs RWC law change
Saturday, 1 August 2015, 5:08amHospitality New Zealand hopes Parliament will back a speedy law change to allow New Zealanders to watch the Rugby World Cup...
