From earthquake damaged homes, to Civil Defence evacuations, to Pāua salvation. Native Affairs reporter Oriini Kaipara hit the ground this week to see the impact the earthquakes have had on Kaikōura residents.
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Native Affairs- Goose Bay evacuated
Goose Bay residents are frantically evacuating their homes after being warned a dam built up by the recent earthquake could breach and threaten their community.
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Native Affairs – Love changes lives
We revisited a special Native Affairs story about Patricia Walsh who grew up in a home without love. Instead, it was filled with violence and abuse that continued into her adult life. Trapped in a life of crime and methamphetamine use Patricia was given an ultimatum by her whānau. How did she change? In the studio, Native Affairs surprised Patricia with a special guest who had written a letter to Patricia to thank her for her story.
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Whānau look forward to birthday celebrations with Vicki Letele
It's been reported the Parole Board has announced that cancer sufferer Vicki Letele is set to be released from the Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility, so she can spend her last days with her family.
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Far North whānau receive left over donations from Te Puea Marae
Te Puea Marae has donated their leftover food and household goods to He Korowai Trust in the far north. The distribution of the goods by 14 local organisations began in Kaitaia this morning.
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Native Affairs – Making Babies
Very few Māori and Pacific people use IVF treatment to help them conceive a baby and it's expensive. But one whānau we spoke to say it's worth the effort to try.
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Lawyer says Inspector Hurimoana Dennis will defend kidnapping charge
The lawyer for Senior Police Officer Huri Dennis says Mr Dennis has been told by Police he'll be charged with kidnapping. Steve Bonnar says the charge relates to the alleged kidnapping of a 17-year-old involved in a sexual relationship with a minor.
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300 Tūākau whānau affected by budgeting cuts
Māngere Budgeting Services are shocked to see no government funding for their Tuakau Branch. CEO Darryl Evans says the majority of families they are working within Tuakau are Māori and will be heavily affected by the new change.
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Iwi leader challenges Collins to visit impoverished communities
Iwi leader Rahui Papa and a South Auckland Whānau Ora provider are challenging National MP Judith Collins to visit impoverished communities following her comments blaming parents for child poverty.
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Terminally ill mother raises breast cancer awareness
Each year, more than 3000 New Zealanders are diagnosed with breast cancer. It is New Zealand's third most common cancer and accounts for 600 deaths every year. Moana Te Orewa Papa has been diagnosed with terminal secondary breast cancer. Now she fights every day in the hope of educating and motivating Māori women to have check-ups.
