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NationalOctober 9

‘I don’t believe him’: Opportunity’s Wong confident Luxon will call

Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong is brushing off a new poll which has her party under the 5% threshold needed to reach Parliament and believes National’s Christopher Luxon will give her a call if she becomes kingmaker.
RNZ
    ‘I don’t believe him’: Opportunity’s Wong confident Luxon will call
    ‘I don’t believe him’: Opportunity’s Wong confident Luxon will call
    NationalOctober 9

    Car checks urged as WoF periods set to extend

    Safety concerns have been raised across the industry with some expecting an increase in dangerous vehicles on the road.
    RNZ Nine to Noon
    Car checks urged as WoF periods set to extend
    Car checks urged as WoF periods set to extend
    NationalOctober 8

    People cut from car after colliding with truck carrying house

    Two people have had to be cut from their car after it collided with a truck that was transporting a house.
    People cut from car after colliding with truck carrying house
    People cut from car after colliding with truck carrying house
    NationalOctober 8

    NZ First renews push to ban backyard fireworks

    NZ First is making a fresh push for a ban on backyard fireworks, after the leaders of National and Labour shot the idea down earlier this week.
    Craig McCulloch of RNZ
    NZ First renews push to ban backyard fireworks
    NZ First renews push to ban backyard fireworks
    NationalOctober 8

    Pool of blood found in tunnel near Wellington airport

    Police want to hear from anyone who has information about a large pool of human blood discovered in a Wellington tunnel.
    RNZ
    Pool of blood found in tunnel near Wellington airport
    Pool of blood found in tunnel near Wellington airport
    NationalOctober 8

    ‘It was creepy’: Teacher loses registration for ‘stalking conduct’

    The high school teacher anonymously left gifts in various locations for a student over two years, including on her car, school bag and home letterbox.
    Brianna McIlraith, Open Justice reporter
    ‘It was creepy’: Teacher loses registration for ‘stalking conduct’
    ‘It was creepy’: Teacher loses registration for ‘stalking conduct’
    NationalOctober 8

    $150m to fix 'dreadful' Seaview stench

    Residents have spoken out in previous years about the rotten, vomit-inducing smell caused by the plant.
    $150m to fix 'dreadful' Seaview stench
    $150m to fix 'dreadful' Seaview stench
    NationalOctober 8

    Overstayer lived under alias for 38 years

    An overstayer who used a forged passport when he arrived 38 years ago and lived under a false identity has lost his attempt to appeal deportation.
    Overstayer lived under alias for 38 years
    Overstayer lived under alias for 38 years
    NationalOctober 8

    NZ First surge extends coalition lead, new poll shows

    A new poll shows the coalition has slightly extended its lead over the left bloc thanks to a surge in support for New Zealand First
    NZ First surge extends coalition lead, new poll shows
    NZ First surge extends coalition lead, new poll shows
    NationalOctober 8

    Serial rapist, convicted murderer Malcolm Rewa appeals for earlier release

    One of the country's worst serial rapists is appealing to remain eligible for release next year.
    Serial rapist, convicted murderer Malcolm Rewa appeals for earlier release
    Serial rapist, convicted murderer Malcolm Rewa appeals for earlier release
    NationalOctober 8

    Prominent Kiwi sportsman facing family violence charges

    A prominent New Zealand sportsperson is facing charges of family violence.
    Prominent Kiwi sportsman facing family violence charges
    Prominent Kiwi sportsman facing family violence charges
    NationalOctober 8

    Ban on taking sea life from Auckland, Coromandel coastlines

    The ban followed a review of intertidal species in the regions, prompted by community tensions over harvesting from rockpools.
    Ban on taking sea life from Auckland, Coromandel coastlines
    Ban on taking sea life from Auckland, Coromandel coastlines
    NationalOctober 7

    Peters wants conversion therapy ban overturned, likens abortion to 'murder'

    National's leader Christopher Luxon says laws on conversion therapy and abortion are settled and his party won't change them.
    Peters wants conversion therapy ban overturned, likens abortion to 'murder'
    Peters wants conversion therapy ban overturned, likens abortion to 'murder'