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WEBThree charged over NZ's biggest-ever cocaine shipment. crime Bay of Plenty. 23 Sep 2024. A record-breaking 725kg of the drug was found at Port of Tauranga in 2022, with an estimated value of $253.75 million.
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WEBPacific Fiji. 25 Sep 2024. Victoria University political scientist Jon Fraenkel has ruled out the possibility of the treasonist starting a new political career or joining Sitiveni Rabuka's People's Alliance Party ranks. Audio. Fiji coup leader George Speight seems unlikely to seek political role - academic.
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Assisted dying, three years on: What you need to know
WEB1 day ago — Photo: RNZ. Nearly 2500 New Zealanders have applied for a physician-assisted death since the End of Life Choice Act came into effect in November, 2021. As at 24 September, 970 had died this way. The legislation requires the Ministry of Health to review the Act within three years of it becoming law, and every five years after that.
Covid-19 RATs no longer free from 1 October | RNZ News
WEB1 day ago — University of Otago Department of Public Health's Michael Baker says it is important that government continues to provide access to free RATs for diagnosing Covid-19 infection. "Otherwise, there is a huge equity problem where RATs are only available for those who can afford them, and low-income New Zealanders miss out on their benefits."
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WEBParliament Bill to be assessed by special select committee. law. 24 Sep 2024. The new legislation - to combine and modernise the four laws setting out Parliament's statutory framework - has the initial unanimous backing of all parties.
Schools take issue with new truancy crackdown | RNZ News
WEB1 day ago — Principals, teachers, and unions are taking issue with a new truancy crackdown, announced by Associate Education Minister David Seymour on Thursday. Schools will no longer be able to hold teacher-only days during term time and parents of students absent for 15 days could be prosecuted. Principals Federation president Leanne Otene said taking ...
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WEBCovid 19 update: 1041 new cases, 18 further deaths. 10 Sep 2024. The number of new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand has decreased since last week, and the number of deaths attributed to the virus has dropped slightly.