Articles by Madeleine Farman
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National
Controversial chess grandmaster stands by claims
Wednesday, 13 January 2016, 6:28pmControversial chess grandmaster Nigel Short is standing by his claim men are better chess players than women. The international...
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National
Aucklanders queue for cheap petrol
Thursday, 17 December 2015, 5:15pmMotorists are forming queues outside Gull petrol stations in Auckland as they cash-in on a temporary drop in prices at the...
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National
Law Society urges court security review
Thursday, 5 November 2015, 9:22amThe New Zealand Law Society is calling for a comprehensive reassessment of security levels and measures in our courts. It...
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National
Six months to replace collapsed bridge: mayor
Sunday, 1 November 2015, 6:48amThe Upper Hutt City Council is reaching out to those residents affected by the partial collapses of a road bridge. Heavy...
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National
Water pollution rules 'too permissive'
Sunday, 1 November 2015, 6:42amNew regulations to manage waste and pollution in the waters around New Zealand are already being criticised. Regulations...
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Politics
Kiwis celebrate bookshop day
Saturday, 31 October 2015, 7:17pmRetailers across the country have been celebrating New Zealand bookshop day today. The day's a bid to show locals the unique...
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National
New water pollution regulations come into effect
Saturday, 31 October 2015, 5:08pmNew regulations to manage waste and pollution in the waters around New Zealand have come into effect today. The law will...
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News
More Aucklanders looking further south to find home
Thursday, 22 October 2015, 5:37pmAn increasing number of Aucklanders are looking outside the city in a bid to find a home. According to figures released by...
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National
Thousands expected to live in new Wynyard apartments
Friday, 16 October 2015, 8:53amA new apartment development is expected to attract thousands of residents to Auckland's Wynyard Central. The project aims...
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National
University staff rallying for pay increase
Thursday, 15 October 2015, 12:28pmAuckland University staff will rally for a pay increase next week. Academics and professional employees argue it's time vice-Chancellor...
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National
Protestors fight for transgender prisoner rights
Saturday, 10 October 2015, 7:13amProtestors fight for transgender prisoner rights
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National
Medical specialists extremely concerned about TPP risk to health system
Saturday, 3 October 2015, 6:44pmMedical specialists are concerned our health system is being traded off as the 12 countries negotiating crunch down on core...
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National
Iconic New Zealand author dead
Saturday, 3 October 2015, 4:01pmNew Zealand's literary community has lost one of its greats. Iconic children's author William Taylor died today in Taumarunui...
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National
New Zealand lamb advertised as "the best Scottish lamb in season"
Saturday, 12 September 2015, 7:50pmThe UK's largest retailer is under fire for trying to palm off New Zealand lamb under a Scottish logo. Tesco is facing the...
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Politics
Labour concerned about new Serco projects
Sunday, 30 August 2015, 6:41amSort out corrections issues before you move on to new projects. That's the call from the Labour party after Serco's CEO signalled...
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Politics
All Blacks RWC team to be unveiled at Parliament tonight
Sunday, 30 August 2015, 6:17amThis is one matter of national importance our Members of Parliament have no say on. Parliament will play host to the All...
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Crime
Drunk driver flees police, kids in car
Saturday, 29 August 2015, 6:36pmA Hawera woman is facing a raft of charges following a short but high speed police chase yesterday evening. The 28-year-old,...
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Health
Honey's a little sweeter for acne sufferers
Saturday, 29 August 2015, 3:37pmHoney's become a little sweeter for acne sufferers. Research presented today shows the new natural acne treatment Honevo...
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Auckland
Opportunities for business with Whitcoulls shutdown
Saturday, 2 May 2015, 6:05amBooksellers remain confident in the industry despite the closure of Whitcoulls' flagship Queen Street store. The well-known...
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Health
Govt set to restrict sunbeds
Tuesday, 5 May 2015, 5:20amParliament is set to restrict the commercial use of UV sunbeds. A parliamentary select committee is recommending the changes...
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National
Positive start to duck hunting season
Sunday, 3 May 2015, 6:10amDespite weather which made it difficult for some hunters, Fish and Game say the first day of duck hunting season was mostly...
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National
Fresh calls for govt inquiry into RMA
Sunday, 3 May 2015, 6:09amAn environmental campaigner who rose to prominence by climbing a kauri tree to stop it from being axed says the Government...
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National
Stab-resistant vests for frontline corrections staff
Saturday, 2 May 2015, 6:27amUPDATED 2:42pm: Frontline Corrections staff are about to get new stab resistant vests. The new lightweight body armour is...
