Chris Hipkins delivers State of the Nation address; Cyclists chased by dogs in Northland prior to woman's fatal mauling; Five injured climbers rescued from Mt Taranaki
Chris Hipkins slams Christopher Luxon's record: 'Costs are up – job losses are up'
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has used his State of the Nation address to confirm he will try to scrap the Government's billion-dollar gas import terminal if elected.
Speaking to the Auckland Business Chamber, Hipkins delivered his strongest commitment yet on the liquefied natural gas proposal announced earlier this month.
Hipkins was scathing of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's record, saying New Zealanders had been promised lower costs and a stronger economy.
Cyclists chased by Northland dogs prior to woman's fatal mauling
Two cyclists were believed to have been chased by dogs in Northland's Kaihū in the months leading up to a woman's mauling death last week.
Police investigating 62-year-old Mihiata Te Rore's death had received "a number" of calls in relation to dogs roaming in the Kaihū area.
"Our inquiries so far have also indicated there may have been two previous incidents in the same area in November and December involving two cyclists who were chased by some dogs," Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer said.
Five climbers injured, one critical, in major Mt Taranaki rescue
Five climbers have been injured, one critically, after a group got into trouble on Mt Taranaki and needed rescue by helicopter in a "significant search and rescue operation"
Emergency services received reports of a group of climbers in trouble, with one under CPR, on the maunga at around 2.15pm on Sunday.
Acting Sergeant David Bentley said the group were lucky to be alive.
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ONE SURPRISING JOB
Kiwi golfer Michael Campbell has revealed in a recent interview what his previous gig was prior to becoming one of New Zealand's most successful golf players.
While other golfers had jobs such as a breakfast waiter or a garage cleaner, Campbell’s answer – a cage dancer – left the interviewers “shook”.
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