Articles by Michael Allan
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National
Don't overdo the drinking this summer - Brewers Association
Sunday, 25 December 2016, 9:17amEnjoy yourself this summer, have a drink... just don't overdo it. That's the message from the Brewers Association. It says...
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News
Health warnings for three Waikato lakes
Saturday, 24 December 2016, 5:17pmHealth officials are warning people to stay out of three Waikato lakes due to algal bloom. The District Health Board says...
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Business
Steel dumping investigation could hamper free trade deal
Saturday, 24 December 2016, 2:53pmThe government's hopes of getting a better free trade deal with China could have taken a hit. This follows news that the...
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National
Staggering pay gap revealed ahead of ASB Classic
Saturday, 24 December 2016, 2:45pmUPDATED 3.17PM There are calls to "match the money" at the star studded ASB tennis classic next month. YWCA Auckland has...
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Lower North Island
Power restored to most of Gisborne as final line repairs completed
Sunday, 18 December 2016, 8:30amPower restored to most of Gisborne as final line repairs completed
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National
Extra plane chartered to help clear Courier Post's Christmas backlog
Sunday, 18 December 2016, 7:28amExtra plane chartered to help clear Courier Post's Christmas backlog
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Politics
Green Party calls for NZ to take emergency refugees from Syria
Sunday, 18 December 2016, 7:20amIn the wake of the crisis in Aleppo, the Greens are once again calling for New Zealand to take in more emergency refugees. Tens...
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Lower South Island
Council drops controversial Franz Josef quake zone
Sunday, 18 December 2016, 6:35amThe threat of a lengthy and expensive court battle has trumped science at the Westland District Council. It wanted to bring...
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Health
Doctors demand fairer costs
Sunday, 27 November 2016, 3:13pmDoctors are demanding a fairer system to determine how much people pay for a doctor's visit. General Practitioners are able...
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National
Americans in NZ desperate to maintain Thanksgiving tradition
Friday, 25 November 2016, 6:06amWhile Americans tuck into their Thanksgiving turkeys, those living here are getting over their feast from last night. Hundreds...
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Politics
Labour's Mt Roskill candidate demands apology after video clears him of assault accusations
Saturday, 12 November 2016, 5:47pmLabour is demanding an apology from National after a video emerged showing its Mt Roskill candidate in Auckland did not commit...
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National
Driver licensing system 'too time consuming' for young people
Tuesday, 1 November 2016, 6:33amEmployers want the driver licensing system streamlined so more young people get qualified to be behind the wheel. LISTEN...
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Crime
Revealed: Amount of methamphetamine seized at NZ's borders skyrockets
Monday, 31 October 2016, 5:40amUPDATED 5.30pm A staggering increase in the amount of methamphetamine being seized at New Zealand's borders. Figures released...
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National
Valerie Adams made NZ's first Pacific Sports Ambassador
Friday, 28 October 2016, 9:34amUPDATED 10.41am One of our true golden girls has been selected as New Zealand's first Pacific Sports Ambassador. Triple...
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Education
Teachers scared to break up schoolyard fights
Sunday, 2 October 2016, 5:14pmSome teachers are scared to break up schoolyard fights in case they're charged with assault. Latest statistics show a rising...
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National
Labour: Govt stall on palm kernel decision 'outrageous'
Sunday, 2 October 2016, 4:10pmLabour says it's outrageous the government is considering letting in thousands of tonnes of palm kernel that could be contaminated. Some...
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National
Royal New Zealand Navy celebrates 75th birthday
Sunday, 2 October 2016, 6:47amA stylish 75th birthday for the Royal New Zealand Navy. The New Zealand White Ensign flown by the Naval Forces was hoisted...
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Politics
Colin Craig trial: Jury enters second day of deliberations
Friday, 30 September 2016, 8:18amThe jury in the Colin Craig defamation trial will enter its second day of deliberations in a few hours. The former Conservative...
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National
Colin Craig trial: Williams agonised over making sexual harassment allegations public - lawyer
Wednesday, 28 September 2016, 4:55pmColin Craig trial: Williams agonised over making sexual harassment allegations public - lawyer
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Audio
Rangi Ehu: Defence Force clean up WWII bombs from Solomon Islands
Friday, 23 September 2016, 7:49amNavy divers have only scratched the surface as they look to recover hundreds of unexploded bombs from World War Two near...
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Politics
Williams' mother gives emotional reference against Colin Craig
Monday, 12 September 2016, 11:49amUPDATED 6.30PM Jordan Williams' mother has given an emotional character reference for her son during his defamation lawsuit...
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Politics
Newest MP trying to convince politicians to vote against TPP
Saturday, 10 September 2016, 8:05amOur newest MP is leading the latest demonstrations trying to convince politicians to vote down the Trans Pacific Partnership...
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Politics
Calls for govt to protect our marine wildlife
Saturday, 10 September 2016, 7:32amEnvironmental groups are calling for our government to be the leaders in protecting our marine wildlife. More than 1300 organisations...
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National
NZ Rugby will not reopen Chiefs Mad Monday investigation
Saturday, 10 September 2016, 7:23amNew Zealand Rugby says it will respect the wishes of the stripper at the centre of the Chiefs scandal and won't re-open an...
