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Thames MSD staff refuse to work at mould, sewage smelling office any longer
Thames Ministry of Development staff have relocated to Paeroa, 33 kilometres away.

Electricity finally restored as flood waters recede at Motueka
Motueka residents relied on generators and neighbourly generosity to get through flooding that tore down power poles near their homes.

'I looked after Sean Connery, David Lynch and Tarantino for work'
Angela Freeman encountered many celebrities during 34 years at the Glasgow Film Theatre.

Iconic heritage-listed Cardrona Hotel goes on the market
Expressions of interest open on Friday for the 162-year-old, heritage-listed Cardrona Hotel.

Money spent on locum doctors could be used to attract and retain permanent staff - union
The spend on fill-in medical staff is rising fast, leading a frontline doctor and the senior doctors' union to voice frustration.

How AI-based simulation testing is revolutionising healthcare
AI-enhanced simulation testing is transforming Australian healthcare by improving training and assessments, helping bridge skill gaps and boost patient outcomes.

Possible slip causes fault impacting 111 calls, mobile, internet services in Golden Bay
Technicians found a severed cable at Uruwhenua Bridge on State Highway 60.

Rare and vintage guitars fetch five-figures in Auckland auction
A collection of nearly 40 guitars went on sale this week, with some ultimately surpassing their estimated price by over 2500%.

Road cones doused in diesel and set alight in Northland
Northland Police are appealing for information following a series of suspicious fires in the region.

New deal, new loan: Council to revisit $110M loan to Port Marlborough
When Rail Minister Winston Peters confirmed Port Marlborough infrastructure upgrades on Tuesday, he also revived an old deal between the port and the council.

Police seek public's help after spate of suspicious fires in Northland
Police have received several reports of suspicious bush and scrub fires.

Liverpool football star Diogo Jota reportedly killed in car crash
The 28-year-old Portuguese forward was reportedly involved in a crash near Zamora, in northwestern Spain.

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