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Waves crashed on to the coastline of Japan today as a massive earthquake in Russia triggered tsunami warnings.
Striking nurses protest outside Tauranga Hospital
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Nurses strike nationwide today to protest their staffing levels and wages. Gloriavale member Howard Temple found guilty of indecent assault. Video / NZ Herald
Why 36,000 healthcare workers are striking across New Zealand
Over 36,000 nurses, midwives, healthcare assistants and kaimahi hauora will strike for 24 hours from 9am Wednesday. Video / Dean Purcell
Nearly 200 people in Gisborne join nationwide nurses strike
Striking nurses and their supporters braved dreary weather on Wednesday morning. Gisborne nurse Michell Krawczyk spoke about the strike. Video / NZ Herald
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Air NZ appoints new CEO to replace Greg Foran
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Broadcaster Paul Henry remembers his friend Sir Michael Hill after the jewellery entrepreneur died, aged 86.
Mortgage switching hits a record high as loan terms shorten
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Health NZ chief medical officer talks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW as the nurses begin a 24-hour strike.
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Act minister David Seymour and Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick join Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to discuss oil and gas exploration, the nurses' strike and electoral law changes.
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