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Massey Albany student president Stephan van Heerden says students are paying more but getting fewer services for their money.
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Student unions struggle for funds

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Students at Massey University's Albany campus, who were looking forward to Orientation Week this year, would have been disappointed. The event, usually run by the Albany Students' Association, had to be scaled back to one event on one night, and even the traditional sausage sizzle was called off. The student association's bank account...

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Clare Bates and her sons Owen, 3, and Murphy, 5, were harassed by loose dogs on Kakamatua Beach.  All dogs are meant to be on leads but owners thought otherwise.

Dogs break rules on west Auckland beach

If a sign says dogs must be on a lead, there is no leeway. But some dog owners on a west coast beach are making their own rules and could face fines.

Rhys Vermeulen and his family, Tania, Gary and Hayden love their new spa.

Soccer-mad Rhys rapt with spa pool

A North Shore family returned home from holiday to discover locals had banded together to donate a great gift for their son who has muscular dystrophy.

Auckland MPs add voice to TVNZ7

Auckland MPs added their voice at a public meeting against TVNZ7's closure

People can donate pyjamas for children who may never have had any.

Pyjama drive on

As temperatures across the nation are dropping, Auckland charity Foster Hope is warming up for its annual pyjama drive.

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Health: Who will administer your flu jab?

CONFIDANTES: Providing dietary advice, vaccinations, check-ups and, often, just listening are the responsibilities of modern practice nurses. Gone are the days when the job of a practice nurse was solely to be at the doctors' bidding. Now they are often the first, and only, medical professional a patient... Have your say

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