It says to New Zealand and the rest of the world that disabled people are not wanted and are a burden
The policy essentially bars disabled people from other countries from moving here.
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News in brief: Reduced speed limit on Brynderwyn Hill; Loop Rd road works restart
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Comment: Wrestling with the demons that torment us at night
Joe Bennett explores the world of dreams.
Scrimshaw carvings and an uncomfortable history of whaling
The art of engraving or carving in bone is called scrimshaw.
Ticketek fail: Canterbury already through to the semis?
Company admits howler as NPC semifinal tickets seen on its app before the quarter-finals.
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A travel guide to your summer holiday.
Top 10 things to do between watching Women's Rugby World Cup matches
How to spend quality time in Northland in between Rugby World Cup games
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Motorists to feel pinch of rising petrol prices again
Supply and demand issues will likely lead to higher fuel prices.
US rugby stars 'hijack' Northland cafe, devour 90 pies in two hours
A local cafe owner is ecstatic after US women rugby players spent more than $1000 on pies.
News in brief: Far North kina population surveyed; child recovering after incident in pools
News snippets from across the region.
PM and rugby players twirl to Poi E at Pohe Island
Rugby World Cup players twirled poi with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern yesterday.
'Misogynist attitudes still exist': Exhibition about obstacles, successes of women in rugby
Women's rugby has come far but misogynist attitudes still exists, says Herstory curator.
Boy recovering after Whangārei pool incident
The boy was taken to hospital in a serious condition late yesterday afternoon.
Whangārei Fringe review: Frankenstein's monster enthrals audience
Performer and producer Michael Hockey plays Frank with larger-than-life gestures.
Taniwha quietly confident of a good outing against Canterbury
Northland to field a strong squad for NPC quarter-final in Christchurch.
News in brief: Child in hospital after incident at Whangārei pools; missing man found
News snippets from across the region.
Northland house prices continuing to fall
The biggest price drops were in Whangārei suburbs Woodhill, Regent and the Avenues.
PHOTOS: Unicorns, mermaids and circus acrobats defy wet weather
Colourful impressions from the Whangārei Fringe Festival.
Six women's rugby teams ready to play in Whangārei and explore region
Financial benefit from RWC2021 in Whangārei to run into hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Is Northland grown seaweed the key to cutting methane?
Cow burps create a large amount of our greenhouse gas emissions, can seaweed stop it?
NZTA under fire: Motorist crashes on closed highway, trapped for 15 hours
Police are investigating after a woman crashed her car in a sealed-off section of highway.
Aquaman star Jason Momoa welcomed to Rāwhiti
Bay of Islands to stand in for Hawaii in new series starring, and co-written by, Momoa.
Whangārei Hospital's $711m rebuild $200m short of what's needed
Health bosses wanted $944m for a new Whangārei Hospital but got $200m less.
Mayoral candidates' answers disappoint disability community
Tiaho Trust asked mayoral candidates about accessibility, housing and employment.
From 100 to 30: Whangārei Heads speed limit review gets mixed feedback
The speed limit review of the Whangārei Heads area proposes over 140 changes.
'It's just so cool for Whangārei to have the Rugby World Cup'
The World Cup kicks off this Saturday and Northland Kauri player Tui McGeorge can't wait.
Shane Reti: Safety of person and property is vital for a harmonious and civilised society
Ram raids are up a staggering 500 per cent nationwide.
'Everyone should do it': Give four-day working week a go, business owner urges
Pressure ramps up for businesses to trial a four-day working week.
Carolyn Hansen: Health and the mind body connection
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Whangārei Fringe 2022: Living room musical hits main stage
A living room musical based on themes of teenage pregnancy and forced adoption.
Young sportspeople urged to apply for annual scholarships of 2K
Sport Northland scholarship applications close in just under two weeks.
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