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Public transport advocacy group Free Fares NZ says the cost of bus fares could shoot up and some services could be cut, if government funding rules aren't changed. Free Fares NZ spokesperson, Frances Mountier spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

Corrections Association of New Zealand president Floyd du Plessis responds to news of the arrest of a number of corrections staff. He spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

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Tom Augustine is an Auckland-based film-maker, writer and critic

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Pukekura Park celebrates its 150th birthday, the early traces of New Plymouth's history being uncovered during development, Te Atiawa opens housing development and Awakino Gorge fully opens to traffic from tomorrow.

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