Articles by Sam Thompson
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National
Push for alternative new-born screening tests in hospitals
Sunday, 15 July 2018, 7:17amHospitals are being urged to adopt a more accurate method of screening new born babies to prevent brain damage. The babies...
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National
Waikato University students create solution for drones
Sunday, 15 July 2018, 6:37amA team of students from Waikato University could have found the answer to deal with pesky drones. They have beaten participants...
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National
Pike River mine families 'pleased' over re-entry plan
Sunday, 15 July 2018, 6:19amThe families are pleased with the government's concept plan for the re-entry into the Pike River mine. Andrew Little has...
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News
Auckland Council going ahead with sewage plan
Monday, 18 June 2018, 6:08amDespite growing opposition, Auckland Council is going ahead with a $44million water quality improvement project, that will...
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World
Australia reconsidering NZ's offer to take refugees
Saturday, 26 May 2018, 7:00amAustralia seems to be changing its position on New Zealand's offer of resettling 150 detained refugees. Australian Home Affairs...
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Dunedin
Business growth sees more flights to Dunedin added
Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 2:58pmBusiness in Dunedin is taking flight. Business growth in the region has led Air New Zealand to increase flights between Dunedin...
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Business
Problem is shoddy overseas goods, not us, says building industry
Saturday, 5 May 2018, 6:45amThe Building Industry Federation is calling the Housing minister’s claims the building materials supply industry is far too...
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Business
Lobby group to put pressure on airports
Monday, 30 April 2018, 5:17amA trans-Tasman airline lobby group will turn up the heat on airports this week, meeting with the government and officials...
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National
China's refusal to take waste from NZ for recycling causing no problems
Saturday, 21 April 2018, 6:20amThe impact of China refusing to take waste for recycling from New Zealand and Australia hasn't been felt here, Auckland Council...
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Auckland
Relief for Auckland commuters as bus strikes cancelled
Thursday, 19 April 2018, 5:47amA reprieve for Auckland bus commuters who would have been affected by NZ Bus drivers strike in Onehunga today and Orewa tomorrow. The...
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National
Govt may face billion dollar bill to repair quake damaged homes
Wednesday, 18 April 2018, 5:28amThe Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration has ordered the Earthquake Commission to determine what the bill will...
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Auckland
Auckland Transport to trial electric buses
Monday, 16 April 2018, 5:30amTwo electric buses are set to hit Auckland roads this week. Auckland Transport is trialling the British built buses at a...
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Christchurch
Tyre fire sees water supply cut for Canterbury town
Tuesday, 27 February 2018, 6:52amFresh crews are coming in to monitor the monster tyre fire in the North Canterbury town of Amberley. A pile of about 500...
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Auckland
Closed beaches to remain a trend in Auckland
Tuesday, 13 February 2018, 5:18amBeaches are likely to continue to become unsafe to swim in during major weather events the water networks are changed. Over...
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National
House sales up in regions, Aucklanders not at fault
Thursday, 1 February 2018, 5:14amHouse sales in the major centres in New Zealand continue to cool, but it's up in the regions. The latest figures from realestate.co.nz...
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National
NZ surf club working on own version of life saving drones
Saturday, 20 January 2018, 9:59amNew Zealand Surf Life Savers say they've already cottoned on to the potential benefits of using drones, to reach people in...
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National
Justice minister cautiously considering marae stays for some on bail
Saturday, 20 January 2018, 7:19amThe Justice Minister is taking a cautious approach to the idea of marae's being used to accommodate people who are out on...
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Politics
Questions raised over Treasury's competency
Thursday, 18 January 2018, 6:31amTreasury's credibility is on the line. The Government's economic advisors have admitted to a coding error that has a big...
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Education
Government pledges support for schools without staff
Wednesday, 17 January 2018, 6:50amSchools are considering innovative ways to tackle the teacher shortage. There are around 370 teacher vacancies in both our...
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Audio
America's Cup not the bonanza it's made out to be
Tuesday, 28 November 2017, 8:31amThere's a suggestion hosting the America's Cup is not the bonanza it's made out to be. Auckland University Economics Professor...
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Audio
Rumours of another royal engagement
Monday, 27 November 2017, 9:27amRumours of an imminent royal engagement are growing ever louder. There's speculation in the UK Prince Harry has already popped...
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Business
Rocket Lab ready for second launch
Tuesday, 14 November 2017, 4:10pmPaying customers have come on board for Rocket Lab's second test launch, just months after its successful inaugural test. A...
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Auckland
Accomodation concern for Auckland APEC and America's Cup events
Saturday, 11 November 2017, 6:29amThe world's focus may be on APEC in Vietnam this weekend, but for Auckland Council, they are focused on the future. The city...
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Business
Iwi come together for $100 m investment fund
Friday, 10 November 2017, 4:55pmNew Zealand companies are set to benefit from a new $100 million Maori investment fund. It has taken a year of negotiations...
