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Matariki: What is hautapu?: Julian Willcox explains the process and meaning behind the hautapu ceremony, including why the timing of the hautapu is crucial.
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Matariki: What is hautapu?
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Food waste survey: Sharp increase in amount of dumped food: New Zealanders are throwing away more food than ever before - with an estimated $3 ...
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Food waste survey: Sharp increase in amount of dumped food
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Man to appear in court after stabbings at Murrays Bay: A 41-year-old man will appear in court today facing charges of assault and wounding with intent over an ...
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Man to appear in court after stabbings at Murrays Bay
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Matariki: What is hautapu?: Julian Willcox explains the process and meaning behind the hautapu ceremony, including why the timing of the hautapu is crucial.
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Matariki: What is hautapu?
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Food waste survey: Sharp increase in amount of dumped food: New Zealanders are throwing away more food than ever before - with an estimated $3 ...
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Food waste survey: Sharp increase in amount of dumped food
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Clinical New Zealand outlast Pakistan to win 4th T20I - News | Khaleej Times: The defeats are a jolt to a full-strength Pakistan side in their preparations for ...
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Clinical New Zealand outlast Pakistan to win 4th T20I - News | Khaleej ...
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Seize the day: For all its virtues, Anzac Day – unlike its cousin Armistice Day – is a commemoration of war, not peace.
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Seize the day
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Kiwi ingenuity shines as NZDF gets creative for Gallipoli Anzac Day ceremony: Described as a "fantastic representation", the NZDF contingent made do with a ...
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Kiwi ingenuity shines as NZDF gets creative for Gallipoli Anzac Day ...
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After spending $2m on pins for Covid-19 workers, department now cutting costs: A government office that spent millions on lapel pins for pandemic workers is now ...
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After spending $2m on pins for Covid-19 workers, department now cutting ...
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More spending cuts needed to stablise government finances - economist: The government can't just rely on axing public sector jobs and has to do more to cut ...
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More spending cuts needed to stablise government finances - economist
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All power to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s elbow - Matthew Hooton: OPINION Christopher Luxon ’s brutal despatch of Broadcasting Minister Melissa Lee and ...
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All power to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s elbow - Matthew Hooton
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Black Caps beat Pakistan, take 2-1 series lead: The Black Caps have scored a four run win over Pakistan in the fourth T20 cricket international in Lahore.
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Black Caps beat Pakistan, take 2-1 series lead
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Actress, crew see off big marine visitor: Big Jeff, Oamaru’s elephant seal visitor, had a special guest yesterday. English-Australian actress Miriam Margolyes ...
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Actress, crew see off big marine visitor
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Book of the Week: Talia Marshall on living legend Ngāhuia te Awekōtuku: Talia Marshall reviews one of the year's best and most important books ...
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Book of the Week: Talia Marshall on living legend Ngāhuia te Awekōtuku
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Building product concerns dismissed: 'The industry is lacking competition': Construction industry concerns about a potential drop in the quality of building ...
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Building product concerns dismissed: 'The industry is lacking competition'
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Rainbow Storytime nationwide tour cancelled after threats of violence: Last month, protests by Destiny Church forced the cancellation of their Rainbow Storytime ...
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Rainbow Storytime nationwide tour cancelled after threats of violence
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Oranga Tamariki plan to cut Māori specialist roles causes concern on impacts: The agency is proposing to scrap 21 Māori specialist roles as part of a wider ...
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Oranga Tamariki plan to cut Māori specialist roles causes concern on ...
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The first, forgotten Anzacs, more than 50 years before Gallipoli: Australian and New Zealand volunteers fought together in the Waikato War, yet still its place ...
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The first, forgotten Anzacs, more than 50 years before Gallipoli
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Prime Minister jumps the gun in Thailand: The Prime Minister has committed to resuming direct flights to Thailand. But it's not a promise he will be able to ...
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Prime Minister jumps the gun in Thailand
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NZ driver Scott McLaughlin responds to disqualification: New Zealand driver Scott McLaughlin has responded to his disqualification from last month's season ...
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NZ driver Scott McLaughlin responds to disqualification
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Newsroom daily quiz, Thursday 25 April: When did New Zealand change its currency from the pound to the dollar? Test your general knowledge with Newsroom's ...
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Newsroom daily quiz, Thursday 25 April
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Who can look at your credit report and how it can impact your job prospects: A job-seeker believes she missed out on a retail role because of her credit rating ...
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Who can look at your credit report and how it can impact your job ...
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How ‘Stereophonic’ Made Real Music for a Fake Band: Playwright David Adjmi and Will Butler, formerly of the band Arcade Fire, walk us through how they made the ...
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How ‘Stereophonic’ Made Real Music for a Fake Band
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Media minister rolled as industry awaits plan: Melissa Lee has been replaced as Minister of Media and Communications after just seven months in the role in which ...
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Media minister rolled as industry awaits plan
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Why you should renew your passport now: Aussies already lay claim to having one of the most powerful passports in the world — and according to new research ...
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Why you should renew your passport now
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A guide to Wellington’s best BYO restaurants: Wondering where to host your next BYO in the capital? Whether it's a small gathering or a massive party ...
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A guide to Wellington’s best BYO restaurants
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NRL: Warriors sign Jett Cleary, younger brother of Panthers star Nathan: The younger brother of premiership-winner Nathan and son of former Warriors coach Ivan ...
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NRL: Warriors sign Jett Cleary, younger brother of Panthers star Nathan
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Kiwis are learning how to fight climate change – polls: Bucking a common misconception, New Zealanders no longer say recycling is the most effective action they ...
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Kiwis are learning how to fight climate change – polls
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‘No-brainer’: Rugby Australia wants Bledisloe Cup clash on Anzac Day: RA chairman Daniel Herbert believes a Wallabies-All Blacks game on Anzac Day would be a ...
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‘No-brainer’: Rugby Australia wants Bledisloe Cup clash on Anzac Day
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Dame Valerie Adams hopes other sports follow athletics' prize money plan: World Athletics' decision to reward Olympic champions with cash prizes is a sign of ...
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Dame Valerie Adams hopes other sports follow athletics' prize money plan
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Leaked document reveals millions of dollars of cuts at Te Whatu Ora: Health Minister Shane Reti says savings sought by Health NZ aren’t part of the Government’s ...
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Leaked document reveals millions of dollars of cuts at Te Whatu Ora
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Crusaders remain bottom of the Super Rugby table: The pressure continues to mount on the struggling Crusaders who are sitting last on the Super Rugby Pacific ...
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Crusaders remain bottom of the Super Rugby table
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Jimmy Barnes: 'I've grown up a hell of a lot!': Jimmy Barnes is a musician who surrounds us all. On the air and on stage he is an integral part of the Australian ...
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Jimmy Barnes: 'I've grown up a hell of a lot!'
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Tidal vs. Qobuz: Which hi-res music streaming service is for you?: In the battle between music streaming services Tidal and Qobuz, there's a clear winner ...
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Tidal vs. Qobuz: Which hi-res music streaming service is for you?
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Newsroom daily quiz, Wednesday 24 April: If someone were to ride a skateboard 'goofy foot', what would they be doing? Test your general knowledge with ...
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Newsroom daily quiz, Wednesday 24 April
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Comedian Melanie Bracewell: Billy T Award winner, Melanie Bracewell, has graced screens across Australasia with her quick witted charm.
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Comedian Melanie Bracewell
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Pakistan Actor's Comments On Babar Azam Draws Sharp Response, Forced To Make Account Private: Reports | Cricket News
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Pakistan Actor's Comments On Babar Azam Draws Sharp Response ...
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Anzac Day: Veterans not getting support they need, feel forgotten about: Some contemporary veterans say are dealing with the impacts of serving ...
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Anzac Day: Veterans not getting support they need, feel forgotten about
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Businesses bemoan Anzac Day trading restrictions: Some will lose out on thousands of dollars, while others say the staff costs are too high to justify opening on ...
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Businesses bemoan Anzac Day trading restrictions
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All Blacks at War | Documentary: DOCUMENTARY | Former All Black Andrew Mehrtens, MNZM shares the story of the 13 All Blacks killed in WWI ...
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All Blacks at War | Documentary
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Ruawai leader slams Kaipara council in battle over $400k property: A Kaipara leader has slammed his council over the sale proceeds of an iconic piece of Ruawai ...
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Ruawai leader slams Kaipara council in battle over $400k property
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Senior A&P figures hopeful of salvaging this year's NZ Agricultural Show: The future of the Christchurch show has been secured, but it remains to be seen whether ...
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Senior A&P figures hopeful of salvaging this year's NZ Agricultural Show
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Lessons identified must become lessons learned for emergency preparedness: Opinion: It cost too much, apparently, to implement a 'common operational ...
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Lessons identified must become lessons learned for emergency preparedness
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Live: Warriors v Titans NRL Anzac Day game updates: Follow all the NRL Anzac Day action from Mt Smart Stadium.
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Live: Warriors v Titans NRL Anzac Day game updates
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News podcast: First violations of the cannabis law in Augsburg +++ Former Mayor Gribl becomes an honorary citizen +++ This is happening at the weekend
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Remembering the great TrueBliss vs Bardot national anthem sing-off: Never mind the scoreboard – in the 2000 Bledisloe Cup decider, the real trans-Tasman battle ...
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Remembering the great TrueBliss vs Bardot national anthem sing-off
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Manor Lords is a medieval dream that's not over yet - with Steinwallen: Our medieval experts Fabiano and Steinwallen analyze with Géraldine whether Manor Lords ...
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News podcast: Söder visits AI production network +++ Strike against Nigerian mafia +++ Shopping queen in Augsburg
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Is Ōtara town centre really alcohol free?: Ōtara town centre is legally an alcohol free zone, but "you wouldn't know it" according to some community advocates.
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Is Ōtara town centre really alcohol free?
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'Lesser Spotted Kiwi' survives one of world's toughest races: Ultrarunner Greig Hamilton took three attempts to achieve something he first ...
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'Lesser Spotted Kiwi' survives one of world's toughest ...
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Bakery, supermarket in clear over rat foot found in bread: An investigation has concluded a rat foot found in a garlic bread most likely came from the ...
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Bakery, supermarket in clear over rat foot found in bread
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New Prince Louis birthday photo taken by Kate: Kensington Palace has given assurances the picture has not been edited.
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New Prince Louis birthday photo taken by Kate
Quick Glance: Celebration of Prince Louis' Sixth Birthday by Kensington Palace
  • A recent photo of Prince Louis, captured by The Princess of Wales in Windsor, has been posted on Kensington Palace's social media to commemorate his sixth birthday.

  • In honor of his sixth birthday, events are being organized for William and Kate's youngest child to partake in.

  • The released photo marks the first image of the children since the contentious Mother's Day picture altered by Kate.

  • Following the Easter break, Prince Louis resumes classes at Lambrook School in Berkshire alongside his siblings.
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RSA clubs need to 'reorient', make veterans the priority - chairperson: Martyn Dunne says many RSAs are "highly successful" but have not been looking after the ...
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RSA clubs need to 'reorient', make veterans the priority - chairperson
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First home buyers pick up quarter of properties for sale in March: Market conditions are set to favour first home buyers for the forseeable future ...
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First home buyers pick up quarter of properties for sale in March
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Intelligence and Alzheimer's: How fit is your brain? Your eyes give it away: Joy, sadness or anger - Emotions can be read from the eyes. But does this also apply ...
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Intelligence and Alzheimer's: How fit is your brain? Your eyes give it ...
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‘It was my Eras tour’: Meet the world’s biggest TrueBliss fans: 'I just remember seeing them live for the first time and thinking to myself: This is it ...
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‘It was my Eras tour’: Meet the world’s biggest TrueBliss fans
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'We've got to get bigger' - huge NZ Post processing centre opens: The state-of-the-art facility opens this week, and it'll make it faster to deliver and track ...
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'We've got to get bigger' - huge NZ Post processing centre opens
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The voices that vanish in a decimated newsroom : How will the recent wave of job cuts impact ethnic diversity in the media? 
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The voices that vanish in a decimated newsroom 
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Storm warnings 'didn't communicate the damage and danger' - inquiry: Locals found warnings "insufficient and ad hoc" during the Auckland Anniversary floods and ...
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Storm warnings 'didn't communicate the damage and danger' - inquiry
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Uncovering the history of the Sikhs who fought with the Anzacs in WWI: Sikhs believe in equality and fighting for what is right, according to community members ...
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Uncovering the history of the Sikhs who fought with the Anzacs in WWI
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Iwi, business lay down the wero for climate minister: Tangata whenua has laid down the wero for the climate minister, while business is urging Govt to step in ...
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Iwi, business lay down the wero for climate minister
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Calls for action to curb fast fashion waste: Local campaigners point to Australia and Europe saying they want more done to tackle fast fashion.
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Calls for action to curb fast fashion waste
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Is KiwiBuild finally on its last legs?: A look at the state of the last government’s affordable housing scheme, and what could come next.
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Is KiwiBuild finally on its last legs?
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Larry Nassar assault allegations: US government agrees to $233.8 million settlement after FBI botched case
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Larry Nassar assault allegations: US government agrees to $233 ...
Quick Glance: US Government Agrees to $138.7M Settlement Over FBI's Mishandling of Larry Nassar Assault Allegations
  • The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement with over 100 individuals who accused the FBI of mishandling sexual assault allegations against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016.

  • A total of $1 billion has now been allocated by various organizations to compensate numerous women who were victims of Nassar's assaults disguised as sports injury treatments.

  • FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed regret for the agency's inaction despite being aware of allegations against Nassar for over a year, emphasizing the need for accountability and justice for the survivors.

  • The settlements aim to provide critical support for the victims of Nassar's crimes to aid in their healing process, with the Justice Department agreeing to settle 139 claims in response to the agreement.
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Traffic: Three-car crash on Auckland’s Northern Motorway blocks Stafford Rd off-ramp, motorist seriously hurt
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Traffic: Three-car crash on Auckland’s Northern Motorway blocks Stafford ...
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Drug Free Sport NZ seeks answers after Chinese swimming scandal: Drug Free Sport NZ said there are unanswered questions on the positive drug tests of 23 Chinese ...
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Drug Free Sport NZ seeks answers after Chinese swimming scandal