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NationalOctober 13

‘They just botched me’: Kiwi medical tourist can’t get refund

A New Zealand medical tourist whose weight loss operation went wrong in Turkey says her bid to get her money back has hit a wall.
Jimmy Ellingham of RNZ
‘They just botched me’: Kiwi medical tourist can’t get refund
‘They just botched me’: Kiwi medical tourist can’t get refund
NationalOctober 13

Opportunity still kingmaker in latest poll

With less than a month until the election, Opportunity is again the kingmaker, the latest poll shows.
Opportunity still kingmaker in latest poll
Opportunity still kingmaker in latest poll
NationalOctober 13

‘Rotten culture’: Minister criticises council that allowed sex offender to teach

Erica Stanford says she long had grave concerns about the Teaching Council.
RNZ Checkpoint
‘Rotten culture’: Minister criticises council that allowed sex offender to teach
‘Rotten culture’: Minister criticises council that allowed sex offender to teach
NationalOctober 13

Auckland mayor says rugby train delays not an infrastructure problem

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has hit back at comments from Eden Park boss Nick Sautner after train delays left hundreds waiting to get home from an All Blacks game.
RNZ Digital reporters
Auckland mayor says rugby train delays not an infrastructure problem
Auckland mayor says rugby train delays not an infrastructure problem
NationalOctober 13

‘Humiliating’: Clark slams NZ for abstaining from pandemic vote

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark has slammed New Zealand's abstention on a vote on global pandemic preparedness at the UN, describing it as "humiliating".
Niva Chittock, Jo Moir and Lauren Crimp of RNZ
‘Humiliating’: Clark slams NZ for abstaining from pandemic vote
‘Humiliating’: Clark slams NZ for abstaining from pandemic vote
BusinessOctober 13

Reserve Bank puts digital cash on hold

The Reserve Bank has paused the development of its digital cash proposal.
Reserve Bank puts digital cash on hold
Reserve Bank puts digital cash on hold
NationalOctober 13

Diabetic Kiwis could live longer using continuous glucose monitoring, study shows

Thousands of Kiwis needing intensive insulin therapy could live longer with wider use of real-time continuous glucose monitoring tech, a new study has found.
Pokere Paewai of RNZ
Diabetic Kiwis could live longer using continuous glucose monitoring, study shows
Diabetic Kiwis could live longer using continuous glucose monitoring, study shows
BusinessOctober 13

French fridge hack a 'wake-up call' for NZ supermarkets - cyber expert

A cybersecurity specialist says the hack on fridges in supermarkets across France should be a wake-up call.
French fridge hack a 'wake-up call' for NZ supermarkets - cyber expert
French fridge hack a 'wake-up call' for NZ supermarkets - cyber expert
NationalOctober 13

Pool of blood in tunnel mystery solved

The mystery of a large pool of blood found in a Wellington tunnel has been solved, with the woman involved bemused at how the community feared the worst.
Bill Hickman of RNZ
Pool of blood in tunnel mystery solved
Pool of blood in tunnel mystery solved
BusinessOctober 12

Butcher gets 1000 applications for meat packer job

A West Auckland butcher feels he could have built "something to go to Mars" with the calibre of applicants for a meat packer role.
Butcher gets 1000 applications for meat packer job
Butcher gets 1000 applications for meat packer job
NationalOctober 12

Greens promise 284,000 jobs with $6b economic plan

The Green Party says it will create 284,000 jobs over four years as part of its nearly $6 billion economic development plan.
Greens promise 284,000 jobs with $6b economic plan
Greens promise 284,000 jobs with $6b economic plan
BusinessOctober 12

Which KiwiSaver providers have the biggest balances?

New data shows which KiwiSaver providers have been adding and losing members - and one says it's a wake-up call to big operators that they can't be complacent.
Which KiwiSaver providers have the biggest balances?
Which KiwiSaver providers have the biggest balances?
NationalOctober 12

Deputy mayor estimates Wellington pipe fix at $80k per ratepayer

Wellington's deputy mayor is warning it could cost every ratepaying household or business more than $80,000 over the next 25 years to fix the city's poor pipes alone.
Deputy mayor estimates Wellington pipe fix at $80k per ratepayer
Deputy mayor estimates Wellington pipe fix at $80k per ratepayer
ChristchurchOctober 12

Former Filthy Few gang leader denied parole

A former gang leader serving a life sentence for the murder of his ex-girlfriend has been declined parole, with both the Parole Board and his lawyers agreeing that "further work" is needed - including a pending psychological report.
Former Filthy Few gang leader denied parole
Former Filthy Few gang leader denied parole
ChristchurchOctober 12

Warnings over fire risk as temperatures soar in Christchurch

Christchurch is set to bask in its warmest day of spring so far on Tuesday, with temperatures forecast to reach 27°C.
Warnings over fire risk as temperatures soar in Christchurch
Warnings over fire risk as temperatures soar in Christchurch
RugbyOctober 12

Barrett says being out of All Blacks was ‘mentally challenging’

Beauden Barrett, brought back in from the cold by All Blacks coach Dave Rennie for the first Bledisloe Cup clash against the Wallabies, has spoken of the mental "challenge" of missing out on the first six tests of the year.
Barrett says being out of All Blacks was ‘mentally challenging’
Barrett says being out of All Blacks was ‘mentally challenging’
NationalOctober 12

Advocate for environment dies after speaking at council meeting

Garry Dittmer had been seeking a response from the South Wairarapa District Council regarding his long-standing concerns about 1080 use in the area.
Advocate for environment dies after speaking at council meeting
Advocate for environment dies after speaking at council meeting
NationalOctober 12

ACT's disability cuts poorly researched, won’t work: Mental Health Foundation

The Mental Health Foundation is rubbishing ACT's pre-election proposal to cut more than $650 million worth of disability benefits, saying the plan is "based in bigotry".
ACT's disability cuts poorly researched, won’t work: Mental Health Foundation
ACT's disability cuts poorly researched, won’t work: Mental Health Foundation
ChristchurchOctober 12

Man ‘seriously hurt’ in Shirley firearms incident

Police say the incident happened in Marshland Rd, in the suburb of Shirley.
RNZ
Man ‘seriously hurt’ in Shirley firearms incident
Man ‘seriously hurt’ in Shirley firearms incident
NationalOctober 12

Boy who died at Manawatū beach named

A seven-year-old boy who died at a Manawatū beach has been named by police.
Boy who died at Manawatū beach named
Boy who died at Manawatū beach named
NationalOctober 12

Ex-officer seeks no conviction over objectionable publications

A police officer of nearly 40 years who admitted possessing objectionable publications is seeking to be discharged without conviction, as he's concerned about his future job prospects.
Ex-officer seeks no conviction over objectionable publications
Ex-officer seeks no conviction over objectionable publications
NationalOctober 12

Children’s advocate criticises police delay

A children's advocate is "utterly appalled" by revelations that children were allegedly sexually and physically abused after initially going to police with complaints of abuse.
Children’s advocate criticises police delay
Children’s advocate criticises police delay
NationalOctober 12

Labour pledges to cut school uniform costs

Labour wants to cut back-to-school costs for families by making school uniforms cheaper and allow for "affordable, generic" alternatives to be used
RNZ
Labour pledges to cut school uniform costs
Labour pledges to cut school uniform costs
ChristchurchOctober 12

RSA audit found 'significant governance mistakes, failures'

A review has found no evidence of fraud or misappropriation by a Christchurch RSA which used poppy trust funds to prop up its club.
RSA audit found 'significant governance mistakes, failures'
RSA audit found 'significant governance mistakes, failures'
ChristchurchOctober 12

Gate glitch causes delays at Christchurch Airport

A technical glitch in the New Zealand Customs service took eGates down for travellers at Christchurch Airport on Monday.
RNZ
Gate glitch causes delays at Christchurch Airport
Gate glitch causes delays at Christchurch Airport