Articles by Jenny Woods
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National
New Zealand penguin in danger
Monday, 27 November 2017, 6:54amThe yellow-eyed penguin, which lives exclusively in New Zealand, is in danger. Considered the world's rarest penguin species,...
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Christchurch
Rest home owner apologises for abusing his residents
Friday, 3 November 2017, 5:57amThe Retirement Village Association has accepted a written apology from a Christchurch rest home owner. Lady Wigram Retirement...
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Christchurch
'Momma Doof' charged over underage parties
Thursday, 2 November 2017, 9:37amA Christchurch mother has been charged over hosting underage parties. Theresa Soper, dubbed 'Momma Doof', has held parties...
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Christchurch
Vandals of historic Christchurch statue branded 'idiots'
Thursday, 2 November 2017, 9:26amA Christchurch heritage advocate said the vandalism of the city's homage to explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott is a disgrace. The...
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Christchurch
Whitebaiters warned over pouring detergent into rivers
Thursday, 2 November 2017, 6:59amEnvironment Canterbury is reminding whitebaiters that detergents are harmful to fish. The warning comes as ECAN investigates...
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Politics
Govt urged to intervene in Manus Island crisis
Thursday, 2 November 2017, 6:34amThe Government's taking advice on the situation unfolding at Manus Island detention centre where around 600 refugees and...
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Wellington
Sparks fly as councillors clash over trolley buses
Wednesday, 1 November 2017, 6:22amA debate over Wellington's trolley buses got electrified last night. Power was turned off to the city's trolley network last...
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Politics
Steven Joyce: Labour's housing plan 'not ready for prime time'
Wednesday, 1 November 2017, 5:54amNational is casting doubts on the feasibility of Labour's housing plan. The Prime Minister has revealed a plan to re-classify...
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Christchurch
New government promises EQC inquiry
Thursday, 26 October 2017, 2:52pmA Royal Commission of Inquiry into EQC is being welcomed by those still battling claims in Christchurch. Minister Responsible...
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Christchurch
Christchurch Airport looking to expand and adapt
Thursday, 26 October 2017, 2:31pmChristchurch Airport is planning to stay ahead of the curve. It's released its vision for what the airport will look like...
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Wellington
Queues forming outside new H&M store in Lower Hutt
Thursday, 26 October 2017, 9:05amQueues have already formed outside the new H&M store opening in Lower Hutt. The fashion retailer will open the doors to its...
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Audio
Breeding salmon may help understand human fertility
Wednesday, 25 October 2017, 9:37amMale salmon appear to have a clever way to get ahead of their breeding rivals. A Canterbury University study has found chinook...
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Health
A solution to New Zealand's rural doctor shortage?
Monday, 16 October 2017, 8:20amAn Auckland University programme could be the answer to our rural doctor shortage. For nearly 10 years the scheme's been...
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Audio
Hospitality industry wants peer-to-peer rentals regulated
Tuesday, 12 September 2017, 9:28amTraditional accommodation operators are calling for AirBnB and the like to have the same safety regulations as a hotel or...
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National
Call for Kiwis to count Kereru
Tuesday, 12 September 2017, 9:08amIt's time to count your pigeons... wood pigeons that is. The Great Kereru Count will run later this month, to check up on...
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Business
Lawyer: IAG needs to pay up
Friday, 13 May 2016, 10:44amA Christchurch lawyer says it's time insurer IAG accepts a High Court ruling, and pays a couple the hundreds of thousands...
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National
World's biggest rodent arrives at Wellington Zoo
Thursday, 21 April 2016, 10:35amThe world's biggest rodent has arrived at Wellington Zoo, but it's not as ugly as you might think. Capybaras will be unveiled...
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National
Govt accused of putting farmers profits over clean water
Wednesday, 6 April 2016, 6:29amThe Government's refusal to look at clean water legislation, is being seen as a misguided attempt to protect farmer profits. Opposition...
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National
Concern over possible lack of food in major disaster
Wednesday, 23 March 2016, 11:36amThere's concern government agencies would struggle to provide the public with necessary food supplies in the event of a major...
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National
Association defends right of campground to ban Wicked Campers
Wednesday, 23 March 2016, 10:30amThe Holiday Parks Association is supporting a South Island campground's ban on Wicked Camper vans but has stopped short of...
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National
IPCA finds poor cell conditions contributed to detainee's death
Thursday, 17 March 2016, 11:23amUPDATED 1.02pm The Ministry of Justice is addressing issues with custodial cells in all courthouses throughout the country. An...
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Health
Concerns over new cervical cancer screening
Friday, 11 March 2016, 11:28amMedical experts are concerned about the introduction of a new test for cervical cancer. Health Minister Jonathan Coleman...
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Emergency
Hanmer Springs blaze reignites
Thursday, 10 March 2016, 9:57amUPDATED 11.44am: Helicopters have been used to battle the wind and contain a large flare up of the fire burning since Tuesday...
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National
Three southern skifields join exclusive club
Wednesday, 2 March 2016, 9:31amThree South Island ski fields have joined the exclusive Mountain Collective, making them two of the 12 best ski resorts in...
