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Fri, 07 May 2021 08:56:40 GMTWhy the set of something borrowed was such a hotbed of romance and 18 more film secrets
Engagements, cast dinners, an unpaid bet. Something Borrowed director Luke Greenfield, author Emily Giffin and star Colin Egglesfield share why filming the 2011 rom-com was something awesome.
Fri, 07 May 2021 08:44:58 GMTCovid-19: Pets, owners finally reunited after border closures cause long separation
It cost $10,000 and took more than a year for Danielle Anderson's husky to come home – but it was “worth it”.
Fri, 07 May 2021 08:37:53 GMTFormer staff owed thousands after Smiths City went into receivership
Creditor compromise showed the company still owes more than 100 staff $60k for unpaid meetings after a 2018 Employment Court decision.
Fri, 07 May 2021 08:32:43 GMTTran-tasman travel bubble: Misleading information on NZ Govt site leaves couple out of pocket in Australia
Sam and Nicki Hegarty just wanted to visit family, but have been left hundreds of dollars out of pocket by the wrong travel bubble information.
Fri, 07 May 2021 08:32:13 GMT'Anger and disbelief': Pause to New Zealand travel bubble means Sydney man will miss his mum's funeral
Matt Stevenson's mum died suddenly earlier this week. The suspension of the travel bubble means he won't get to say goodbye.
Fri, 07 May 2021 08:31:00 GMTLPGA Thailand: Double bogey proves costly for Lydia Ko as share of the lead short-lived
A blistering start, followed by a six on a par four, then a solid back nine has the Kiwi golfer in contention.
Fri, 07 May 2021 08:30:00 GMTNew school enrolment rule could end family tradition
Christchurch is known as a place where the old school tie goes a long way, but the tradition of children attending the school their parent went to could end.
Fri, 07 May 2021 08:29:56 GMTWhangārei assault: police seek mystery bystander who intervened in alleged violent robbery
The Good Samaritan was described as tall, bearded and wearing a bucket hat.
Fri, 07 May 2021 08:09:06 GMTKaley Cuoco hints a Big Bang Theory reunion show
Kaley Cuoco admitted she's "definitely" down for a reunion episode of Big Bang Theory in the future, and weighed in on when fans might be able to see the cast get back together.
Fri, 07 May 2021 08:08:44 GMTRacehorse re-homing charity condemns problems in industry, but needs help
A charity that gives standardbreds a second chance says doping can leave mental and physical scars, and want guilty trainers banned from racing.
Fri, 07 May 2021 08:04:38 GMTSee birthday girl Danielle Fishel and the rest of the Boy Meets World cast then and now
Danielle Fishel, who played Cory Matthews' main squeeze Topanga on classic '90s sitcom Boy Meets World, is celebrating her 40th birthday and we're feeling a little nostalgic...
Fri, 07 May 2021 08:00:00 GMTFrom punk rocker to breakfast radio host to minister: Spanky Moore's wild journey
After years of earthquakes, band battles and finding his faith in Christchurch, Anglican minister Spanky Moore has been called home to Nelson.
Fri, 07 May 2021 07:35:26 GMTDefendants facing retrial, others jail after Codi Wilkinson trial ends
Mongrel Mob president Jeremiah Su'a and two other Mobsters found guilty of killing Codi Wilkinson during gang depatching.
Fri, 07 May 2021 07:30:00 GMTOff-grid bach and Portacom cabin are winners in NZIA Gisborne and Hawke's Bay architecture awards
Sometimes it's the simple, humble builds that take the big prizes - these are winners in the NZIA Gisborne and Hawke's Bay Architecture Awards.
Fri, 07 May 2021 07:27:41 GMTFood technology pioneer and generous mentor Mary Earle remembered
The pioneer of food product development in New Zealand chose a tiny Turakina cemetery for her burial.
Fri, 07 May 2021 07:26:33 GMTManawatū careers expo highlights food and fibre opportunities for Māori
The 2021 Sort It expo ditched the large job-fair format for a tighter focus centred on six experts giving in-depth talks on the Food and Fibre sector.
Fri, 07 May 2021 07:24:18 GMTFeilding Farmers' Market has export potential, says ambassador
An event to promote local produce has attracted the interest of New Zealand's Israel ambassador keen on developing trade opportunities with Manawatū.
Fri, 07 May 2021 07:22:42 GMTFears planter box cycle lane barrier on Palmerston North highway will lead to serious injury
They're designed to protect cyclists but motorists keep crashing into them.
Fri, 07 May 2021 07:20:13 GMTAnna Faris explains why she kept blaming herself for son Jack's premature birth
Anna Faris took part in a virtual fundraiser on May 6 to help prevent premature births, and she shared her story of giving birth to son Jack "seven weeks early."
Fri, 07 May 2021 07:12:09 GMTReport recommends Andy Foster be censured for trying to share confidential information before Shelly Bay vote
Independent report recommends Wellington Mayor Andy Foster be censured for trying to share potentially defamatory comments about former council staff member.