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Shot Put champion and overall Halberg Supreme winner Tom Walsh. 56th ISPS Handa Halberg Awards. Halberg Disability Sport Foundation. Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Thursday 21 February 2019 © Copyright photo: Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz

Shot put champion Tom Walsh takes out Supreme Award, wins Sportsman of the Year at 56th Halberg Awards

Tom Walsh took out the top award at the 56th Halberg Awards at Spark Arena in Auckland tonight.

Shot put champion Tom Walsh takes out Supreme Award, wins Sportsman of the Year at 56th Halberg Awards

Tom Walsh took out the top award at the 56th Halberg Awards at Spark Arena in Auckland tonight.
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But thanks to the agency’s intervention, some animals are getting a second chance.

With animal neglect on the rise in New Zealand, SPCA reaches out to tradies for help
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"Just reading your name, are you Māori?" the landlord asked Reremai Cameron.

Tauranga student speaks out about shock after landlord asked, 'Are you Māori?'
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The Prime Minister says she’s ‘not ruling anything in or out,’ including implementing a capital gains tax.

John Armstrong's opinion: Failure to deliver capital gains tax would see Ardern reduced to a laughing stock
The giant-sized santa on Auckland's Queen Street.

Auckland councillors try to restore funding for Santa Parade
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The capital gains tax debate got the most attention today, but the report had plenty of other suggestions.

Environmental taxes on the table in what could be NZ's biggest tax system shake-up in 30 years

Sir Michael Cullen, Tax Working Group Chairman, says the goal is to get people paying, who use our biggest roads.

Environmental taxes on the table in what could be NZ's biggest tax system shake-up in 30 years

Sir Michael Cullen, Tax Working Group Chairman, says the goal is to get people paying, who use our biggest roads.
Group of doctors in a hurry down the hospital hallway for emergency

Midwife disciplined for stillbirth after she didn't refer obese mother to specialist to 'avoid embarrassment'
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The 26-year-old will appear in court as there was a fire ban in the region.

Nelson music festival attendee charged with flame thrower use during burn ban
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The rise in global temperatures, as well as increase in trade and international travel, are to blame, Catherine Duthie told 1 NEWS.

Biosecurity NZ: More fruit flies will find their way to NZ as global warming continues
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Hundreds of items have gone missing, but arrests are hard to make when the culprit is a cat.

Watch: Cooper the 'cat burglar', responsible for Christchurch crimewave, strikes again
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British Prime Minister Theresa May, left, is greeted by European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker prior to a meeting at EU headquarters in Brussels, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and British Prime Minister Theresa May meet Wednesday for their latest negotiating session to seek an elusive breakthrough in Brexit negotiations. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

UK's Theresa May and EU chief call latest Brexit talks 'constructive'

A joint communique from the two promised their respective negotiating teams "would continue to explore the options in a positive spirit."

UK's Theresa May and EU chief call latest Brexit talks 'constructive'

A joint communique from the two promised their respective negotiating teams "would continue to explore the options in a positive spirit."
Democrats in the US are calling it a “lawless act” by the US president.

Climate threat doubter leading effort to advise President Trump
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The video has led to calls for treatment on infants by chiropractors to be banned.

Kids now off limits to Australian chiropractor under investigation for 'disturbing' infant video
It’s a Chinese company and experts warn there will be consequences from Beijing.

As US pushes to ban Huawei, UK considers softer approach
In this Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, photo, firefighters try to douse a fire in Dhaka, Bangladesh. A devastating fire raced through at least five buildings in an old part of Bangladesh's capital and killed scores of people. (AP Photo)

Fire in old part of Bangladesh's capital kills at least 69
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Shot Put champion and overall Halberg Supreme winner Tom Walsh. 56th ISPS Handa Halberg Awards. Halberg Disability Sport Foundation. Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Thursday 21 February 2019 © Copyright photo: Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz

NZ shot put champion Tom Walsh takes out top prize at 56th Halberg Awards

Tom Walsh took out the Supreme Award at the 56th Halberg Awards at Spark Arena in Auckland tonight.

NZ shot put champion Tom Walsh takes out top prize at 56th Halberg Awards

Tom Walsh took out the Supreme Award at the 56th Halberg Awards at Spark Arena in Auckland tonight.
Chiefs first-five Damian McKenzie in action during a Super Rugby match between the Chiefs and Brumbies played at FMG Stadium in Hamilton, New Zealand on Saturday 7 July 2018. Copyright photo: © Bruce Lim / www.photosport.nz

Damian McKenzie returns for Chiefs, Brodie Retallick to post Super Rugby century
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Moody believes his side will have the upper hand in the forwards department ahead of his side’s NZ derby match in Christchurch.

'We do rate our forward pack' - Crusaders prop Joe Moody on Hurricanes challenge
Sonny Bill Williams. Blues v Crusaders, Super Rugby. Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand. Saturday 16 February 2019. © Copyright Photo: Andrew Cornaga / www.Photosport.nz

Blues to start Sonny Bill Williams for Sharks clash, Ma'a Nonu left out
New Zealand's Joseph Parker knocks out USA's Alexander Flores. Parker v Flores fight night heavyweight boxing. Christchurch Casino, Christchurch, New Zealand. Saturday 15 December 2018 © Copyright photo: Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz

Joseph Parker pulls out of fight with Britain's Dereck Chisora
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Karl Lagerfeld's cat set to inherit fortune

The style icon had very specific plans for what should happen after his passing.

Karl Lagerfeld's cat set to inherit fortune

The style icon had very specific plans for what should happen after his passing.
FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2015 file photo, Gwyneth Paltrow attends LACMA 2015 Art+Film Gala at LACMA in Los Angeles. Opening statements have begun in the trial of a man accused of stalking Gwyneth Paltrow. A prosecutor says Dante Soiu has stalked Paltrow for 17 years and sent her 66 letters between 2009 and 2015. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, FIle)

Gwyneth Paltrow denies causing Utah ski crash, alleges man ploughed into her from behind

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Danielle Cormack has appeared on Shortland Street and Wentworth.

After invite to London Fashion Week, Waikato designer stymied by dress delivery snafu

Anika Moa gives birth for the first time, welcoming daughter Marigold Tui Grace into the world
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The Tax Working Group suggested the controversial tax on investment properties in a report released today.

New Zealanders divided over possible capital gains tax, but majority could be swayed, poll finds

The results of the latest 1 NEWS Colmar Brunton Poll are revealed, showing what Kiwis think of the capital gains tax.

New Zealanders divided over possible capital gains tax, but majority could be swayed, poll finds

The results of the latest 1 NEWS Colmar Brunton Poll are revealed, showing what Kiwis think of the capital gains tax.

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His comments came as Paula Bennett raised questions about the Tax Working Group recommendations in Parliament.

Winston Peters says not just 'selfish egotistical' people with 'vested interest in property' to have say on capital gains tax

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1 NEWS’ political editor takes a look at the big headline from the tax working group’s report.

Jessica Mutch McKay's analysis: Capital gains tax would 'have a big impact on mum and dad investors'

Leader Simon Bridges says “rolling tax relief” would allow New Zealanders to keep more of what they earn.

Simon Bridges says Tax Working Group findings a 'declaration of war' against farmers

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Sir Michael Cullen’s tax working group has said NZ should introduce the controversial tax on property sales.

Capital gains tax recommended by Working Group as well as adjusting lowest income tax rate to create 'fairness' in system
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Leader Simon Bridges says “rolling tax relief” would allow New Zealanders to keep more of what they earn.

Simon Bridges says Tax Working Group findings a 'declaration of war' against farmers

Mr Bridges says the recommendations go much further then just a capital gains tax and will affect "all hard-working New Zealanders".

Simon Bridges says Tax Working Group findings a 'declaration of war' against farmers

Mr Bridges says the recommendations go much further then just a capital gains tax and will affect "all hard-working New Zealanders".
The Tax Working Group has recommended that checks are made on charities to ensure they are spending their tax exclusions on charitable purposes.

Tax Working Group recommends keeping an eye on how charities are spending their tax savings
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The Prime Minister says she’s ‘not ruling anything in or out,’ including implementing a capital gains tax.

Jacinda Ardern not 'ruling anything in or out' after capital gains tax recommended by Working Group
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Sir Michael Cullen’s tax working group has said NZ should introduce the controversial tax on property sales.

Capital gains tax recommended by Working Group as well as adjusting lowest income tax rate to create 'fairness' in system
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Lewis Brown says he's found a new passion in launching Earl's Collection.

Retired Kiwi league player's new fashion label named after dad who committed suicide - 'I'm taking him on this journey'
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