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Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:52:13 GMT
Auckland urban farm ransacked, 'crate loads' of vegetables stolen
Celery, beetroot and thousands of dollars worth of gardening gear have been stolen from an urban farm in Auckland.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 04:28:59 GMT
Former Labour candidate in dispute against party
Gordon Dickson once stood for Labour in a National stronghold. Now he is locked in a dispute against the party.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 01:31:48 GMT
Takahē take to the skies to bolster numbers inside national park
It took two special flights for the 15 flightless and nationally vulnerable birds to reach their new home, taking the only wild population of takahē outside Fiordland to 34.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:09:31 GMT
Woman jailed for stealing $1m from health board named
Antoanette Du Preez stole $1 million to fund her gambling addiction, cosmetic surgery in Thailand and her lavish lifestyle.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 01:50:29 GMT
Auckland tennis court bought for £500 in the 1950s nets $2.2 million at auction
Raymond Russell paid £500 for the court in 1956. Now in a state of disrepair, it has sold for more than $2 million.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 01:46:02 GMT
America's Cup event featuring Rod Stewart singalong costs taxpayers nearly $1m
Tourism NZ won't share the singer's fee, citing commercial sensitivity, but says the whole event, including marketing and production costs, came to $918,000.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Anglican Bishop apologises to abuse victims: 'The Diocese must do better'
Clergy in the Christchurch Diocese were in the past allowed to continue in their duties despite allegations of abuse against them.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 04:15:50 GMT
More than 35,000 non-New Zealanders allowed into country, questions raised over The Lion King's cast and crew arrival
The full number of non-New Zealanders allowed into the country since lockdown has gone beyond 35,000 – at a time when New Zealand’s perception of what a “critical” worker comes into question.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 03:23:13 GMT
National 'concerned' with Government move to centralise drinking water fluoridation power
Shane Reti says he totally backs the science behind water fluoridation, but worries taking away all local control is an "over-reach".

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:21:27 GMT
Victoria University computer maintenance wipes staff and students desktop computers
One Victoria University master's student logged in thinking all was well, only to see files start to disappear before his eyes.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:46:13 GMT
Onions miss the boat as horticulture exports struggle with shipping issues
Problems at the ports are starting to impact on horticultural exports.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 03:05:54 GMT
Covid-19: Queen tribute act border approval 'kick in the guts' for separated families - National
A Queen tribute act is the latest entertainment crew to gain border exceptions as critical workers and National say it's a "kick in the guts" for families separated from loved ones.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 08:10:13 GMT
Person seriously injured at Ngāruawāhia property
A person has been taken into custody following an incident at a property on Prendergast Place.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 07:28:09 GMT
Now that America's Cup is over, what happens to the boats?
What happens with a revolutionary trophy-winning yacht when it's done what it was designed to do?

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 07:00:00 GMT
St Joseph's Church lantern undergoing maintenance
New Plymouth's 52-year-old St Joseph's Church is receiving some much-needed maintenance.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 06:49:53 GMT
Top dentist applauds Government's bill to give fluoride decision to Ashley Bloomfield instead of councils
One of Taranaki’s top dentists is happy decisions about fluoride in the water will be given to Ashley Bloomfield.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 06:43:06 GMT
Invercargill murder trial: Unknown when defendant's blood got in motel unit
An expert witness in a murder trial says there is no way to tell when the accused man’s blood got on a cutlery drawer in the motel unit where the victim’s body was found.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 06:20:32 GMT
Hands-on construction programme to help at-risk rangatahi into employment
Thermawise Homes has been given more than $300,000 from the Government to help at-risk youth into full-time employment.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 06:17:29 GMT
America's Cup: Team New Zealand's long journey to victory - in pictures
Stuff visual journalists captured the many memorable moments of the campaign from start to finish.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 06:07:23 GMT
Three police boats up for sale after final outing during the America's Cup
Having been replaced by boats with more horsepower and the latest technology, the three older boats are up for sale on Trade Me.



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