Articles by Matiu Workman
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Crime
Dunedin man jailed after sex offences against children in his care
Monday, 1 May 2017, 7:17pmA 49-year-old Dunedin man who spent nine years performing sex offences on two children in his care has been jailed for 18...
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National
A Syrian refugee's new life: 'Caring makes you feel like you belong'
Saturday, 22 April 2017, 2:25pmKiwi friendliness has helped one family move on from the atrocities of Syria to their new-found home. This Saturday marks...
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National
Fears of more cuts at Otago University
Friday, 14 April 2017, 6:14amFears of more cuts at the University of Otago, this time in the human nutrition department. Staff were offered redundancies...
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National
Govt partners with Ngai Tahu on tikanga-based development scheme
Wednesday, 15 February 2017, 5:18amThe government says its committed to growing tikanga-based development schemes for young Maori. Youth Minister Nikki Kaye...
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National
Pike families continuing to protest despite Solid Energy going ahead with seal
Wednesday, 30 November 2016, 9:17amPike families continuing to protest despite Solid Energy going ahead with seal
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Opinion
Matiu Workman: A Te Arawa kauri falls
Thursday, 24 November 2016, 2:58pmMita Mohi was laid to rest today after three days at Tarimano Marae near Rotorua. He is a man for whom many in the Maori...
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National
Transgender prisoner activists want solitary confinement conversation
Wednesday, 23 November 2016, 5:17amThere are hopes yesterday's protests around the country around a transgender prisoner's treatment will help spark conversations...
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National
Ngai Tahu give temporary rights to paua rescuers
Monday, 21 November 2016, 11:56amSome positive news for paua rescuers on the Kaikoura coast. Local iwi Ngai Tahu has granted Mike Vincent temporary customary...
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Crime
Prison term for Dunedin sexual abuser
Tuesday, 18 October 2016, 11:38amA 34-year-old who groomed and performed sexual acts on a young boy three times within a nine-month span has been jailed for...
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Politics
Michael Laws elected by tiny margin
Friday, 14 October 2016, 1:50pmIt's been a tense wait, but Michael Laws' return to local body politics has finally been confirmed this afternoon - but only...
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National
Maori Land Service meetings begin
Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 6:04amThe first of more than 20 nationwide meetings has been a promising start to talks around a new Maori Land Service. Maori...
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National
Rally at Otago Uni against humanities job cuts
Wednesday, 24 August 2016, 1:09pmStudents and staff from several Otago University humanities schools are banding together at a rally against proposed job...
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National
Avalanche prompts warnings for climbers
Tuesday, 26 July 2016, 10:58amThe Mountain Safety Council said yesterday's large avalanche near the Remarkables ski-field is a warning for climbers to...
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National
Community wind farm denied in Dunedin
Tuesday, 12 July 2016, 1:12pmUPDATED 1.41pm: A controversial community-owned wind farm could run out of puff, after it was declined resource consent today. The...
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National
Appeal against club rugby racism verdict
Friday, 8 July 2016, 10:30amA rugby club in Christchurch whose player was racially abused during a rugby final is relieved their voice has been heard. Bronson...
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Business
Cautious confidence among locals for Otago gold mine
Thursday, 16 June 2016, 9:22amA proposal to build a 163-hectare goldmine in Roxburgh has received a vote of confidence from a neighbouring orchard. A two-day...
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National
Warm weather can't halt ski season
Saturday, 11 June 2016, 7:04amThe winter ski season officially gets underway today to much excitement, as well as relief. Mt Hutt and Coronet Peak are...
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National
NZ remains among most peaceful countries
Wednesday, 8 June 2016, 1:28pmNew Zealand has held its place as one of the top five most peaceful countries, according to an annual study. The Global Peace...
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Opinion
Matiu Workman: Let us remember all on ANZAC Day
Sunday, 24 April 2016, 9:45pmI was extremely fortunate to go through the full immersion Maori school system of kohanga reo, and kura kaupapa Maori, the...
