Otago under red heavy rain warning, new Census data lifts lid on the way Kiwis live, and why your child says they're bored at school.
1 Live updates: 'Threat to life' - Red heavy rain warning issued for Otago
A red heavy rain warning has been issued for North Otago, Dunedin and coastal Clutha, with MetService warning the duration and amounts of rain expected "are very unusual and major impacts are likely".
Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell was en route to Dunedin in response to the weather.
The warning spans 34 hours as it is in place from until 9pm tomorrow.
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2 'SMS Blaster' found for first time in NZ, alleged scammer arrested
A 19-year-old man was arrested in August after an "SMS Blaster" was discovered operating in New Zealand for the first time, sending thousands of alleged scam messages to unsuspecting victims.
Police said almost 120 people were affected by the scheme, but no financial losses were reported.
3 Seven things we learnt about Kiwis from new Census data
A new tranche of data released from last year's Census paints a fresh snapshot of life in New Zealand and how the way Kiwis live has changed in the past six years.
Stats NZ released more information from last year's survey this morning, which includes anonymised information on housing, transport, and demographic information — such as ethnicity, sexuality and religion.
4 Health system headed for likely near-$1 billion deficit
Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora's financial position has "continued to deteriorate" in the last quarter, reporting a likely near $1 billion deficit for the last financial year.
The organisation's Quarterly Performance Report was released today, alongside with a statement from Health Minister Shane Reti focused on Health NZ demonstrating "encouraging progress" against the Government's non-financial health targets.
5 Gail Maney will fight for compensation after murder acquittal
Gail Maney says she is ready to fight for compensation after she was acquitted of murder yesterday, having spent 15 years in prison.
Maney and co-defendant Stephen Stone were convicted for the murder of 21-year-old Auckland man Deane Fuller-Sandys in 1999. Yesterday, the Crown admitted a miscarriage of justice had occurred.
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ONE BORED STUDENT
Have you ever asked your child how school was today, only to be told it was “boring”? It’s a conversation sadly all-too-familiar to a lot of parents. Many are left wondering why and what they can do to help.
It’s important to understand why your child may be feeling bored at school. Here are some possibilities to consider.
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