Articles by Nick Walker
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Opinion
12 reasons holidaying in NZ is better than going overseas
Friday, 22 June 2018, 2:01pmHolidaying in New Zealand is better than going overseas. I've recently returned from a couple of weeks going around a few...
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National
Sea Shepherd chasing poachers
Wednesday, 4 February 2015, 12:35pmUpdated 1.39pm: Sea Shepherd activists are driving one of the two illegal fishing ships that were pursued by the Navy last...
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Health
Prevention, not drugs, the way to treat melanoma
Thursday, 5 May 2016, 5:45amThe Kapiti grandmother who re-mortgaged her home to help pay for her grandson's melanoma treatment believes prevention, not...
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National
Porirua residents still rocked by last month's siege
Wednesday, 4 May 2016, 8:50amSome eastern Porirua residents are trying to leave the neighbourhood in the wake of last month's siege. SEE ALSO: Porirua...
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Politics
Decision to scrap online voting sparks voter turnout concerns
Wednesday, 20 April 2016, 5:58amUPDATED 7.55AM There is concern voter turnout in this year's local body elections will be another flop, now online voting...
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National
City councillors opt against banning begging in Wellington
Thursday, 14 April 2016, 5:45amUPDATED: 7.01AM Wellington city councillors want to look at another way of giving money to beggars, after opting not to ban...
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Wellington
Councillor says Wellington won't ban begging
Wednesday, 13 April 2016, 5:39amUPDATED: 10.59AM A Wellington city councillor is pouring cold water on any suggestion the capital is about to ban begging. The...
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National
Hand-woven cloak to honour special soldiers
Tuesday, 5 April 2016, 5:55amA special hand-woven Maori cloak has been made for the Defence Force, and will be worn by soldiers who've achieved noteable...
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Health
More hospital beds required for mental health patients
Friday, 1 April 2016, 5:33amCriticism is being levelled at the health system after yet another case of a mentally unwell person killing someone in Wellington. The...
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Crime
More charges likely over drug bust
Friday, 18 March 2016, 6:09amMore charges are likely to be laid on the five people that have been arrested after police drug raids across the lower North...
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National
Wellington landlord could face legal action
Thursday, 17 March 2016, 6:27amWellington landlord Neil Patel could face legal action after unauthorised work on a heritage listed building. Mr Patel has...
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National
Council criticised by Mayor for TPP stance
Friday, 26 February 2016, 6:42amThe Upper Hutt City Council is attracting heavy criticism after declaring itself a TPP-free zone. The council passed the...
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Crime
Man jailed for five years for murder of Matthew Stevens
Tuesday, 23 February 2016, 12:41pmThe third and final person involved in the brutal murder of Matthew Stevens has been jailed for five years and one month. Darrin...
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Crime
Judge's warning for laughing anti-weapons protesters
Thursday, 18 February 2016, 1:18pmA judge has issued a stern warning to a group of laughing protesters in the Wellington District Court. Twenty-six people...
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Emergency
Rescuer's frantic effort to save woman
Wednesday, 27 January 2016, 5:47amA Wellington man has described his frantic rescue efforts in an attempt to save a drowning woman. The woman died after getting...
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National
Council taken to court for living wage decision
Monday, 9 November 2015, 5:47amWellington's deputy mayor is slamming the city's Chamber of Commerce for taking the City Council to court over the living...
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World
Adelaide Zoo: Pandas a worthwhile investment
Wednesday, 23 September 2015, 4:57pmThe head of Adelaide Zoo believes it's been well worthwhile spending millions to become the only southern hemisphere zoo...
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National
Stadium one strike away from losing liquor licence
Wednesday, 16 September 2015, 5:20amWestpac Stadium is skating on thin ice with its liquor licence. It's been revealed an under-ager was served alcohol at the...
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National
Relief after life support decision overturned
Tuesday, 15 September 2015, 9:21amMassive relief for the family of a disabled baby, with the Capital and Coast DHB taking back a decision not to offer him...
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Crime
Assault on baby charge upgraded to murder
Wednesday, 2 September 2015, 10:04amA man charged with fatally assaulting a six-month-old baby at Raumati Beach has had his charge upgraded to murder. Gracie...
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National
RWC expected to pull punters after liquor laws loosened
Thursday, 27 August 2015, 5:54amA Wellington bar owner expects a crowd of people in to watch Namibia play Georgia at the Rugby World Cup. Four Kings will...
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Education
NCEA exams go digital
Thursday, 13 August 2015, 8:53amThe Qualifications Authority is pushing ahead with plans to have nearly all school subjects assessed online in the next five...
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Emergency
Mackays Crossing crashes impact traffic
Wednesday, 5 August 2015, 12:53pmTwo crashes on the same stretch of State Highway 1 at Mackays Crossing are impacting traffic heading north. Glass has fallen...
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Wellington
Wellington City Council vote to implement living wage
Thursday, 25 June 2015, 12:59pmThere's plenty of pride among Wellington City councillors after voting to approve the living wage. The initiative is one...
