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Sat, 26 Jun 2021 08:56:09 GMTUp and coming driver in stable condition after Porsche hit wall at Ruapuna Raceway
Brett Sullivan, 28, initially suffered critical injuries following the crash, and was put into an induced coma.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 08:48:50 GMTLotto: New Plymouth Powerball player scores $13 million
A ticket sold at New World Merrilands in New Plymouth has won $13 million.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 08:34:59 GMTNZ Warriors rookie Reece Walsh ruled out of State of Origin with injury
Reece Walsh won't be making his Queensland debut on Sunday night after injuring a hamstring.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 08:20:13 GMTFarmers, tractors, and tradies expected at 'ute' protests around the country
Farmers are being encouraged to take their tractors and dogs to town next month in a show of protest against Government regulations – and tradies are also being encouraged to show up.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 07:55:00 GMTChicago: Netflix the latest stage for Hollywood's best ever musical adaptation
REVIEW: While embracing its theatrical roots, Rob Marshall reinvigorates it via snappy editing, dizzying hand-held camera work and inventive touches.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 07:50:00 GMTWolfgang: Disney+'s fascinating, revelatory entree into chef Puck's world
REVIEW: As fun as this look at the gregarious workaholic is, it’s the focus on his formative years that provides the real meat of the story.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 07:46:27 GMTCovid-19: Wellington's Highwater faces huge cost for being Covid-19 'place of interest'
"There’s just nothing for these locations of interest," says the co-owner of Wellington's Highwater, which is closed for two weeks after 80 per cent of its staff had to isolated.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 07:25:00 GMTWatch live: Southland Sharks v Auckland Huskies - NBL round nine
Table-topping Southland take on mid-table Auckland in an NBL clash at ILT Stadium Southland.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 07:19:24 GMTArrest made after assault on woman in Auckland shopping centre car park
A man has been arrested following a “violent assault” on a woman at Lynnmall shopping centre in New Lynn.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 07:16:16 GMTStrong wind stops Air NZ flight from landing in Rarotonga
Plane gets metres from the runway in the Cook Islands before having to turn back and fly to Auckland.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 07:13:44 GMTPolice search for driver who fled serious crash in Auckland
One person was seriously hurt in the multi-car crash in Auckland.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 07:09:49 GMTPublic urged not to turn new Princess Diana memorial statue into a shrine
The Duke of Sussex arrives back in the UK and will view the bronze of his mother privately, ahead of its unveiling next week.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 06:45:00 GMTLive: Māori All Blacks v Manu Samoa
Captain Ash Dixon got on the scoreboard in the second half as the Māori All Blacks impressed in wet and windy conditions in Wellington.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 06:20:57 GMTControversial group wins court fight to hold public meeting in Palmerston North
Council officials over-rode Speak Up For Women's right to freedom of expression when cancelling its booking for discussion on proposed gender legislation, judge says.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 05:16:39 GMTCovid-19: Two-week lockdown announced for Greater Sydney
The New South Wales Premier has announced a strict lockdown for all of Greater Sydney after a recent spike in positive coronavirus cases in the Australian city.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 05:04:32 GMTWorld champion Black Caps return to New Zealand with ICC mace
World-beating side touched down in Auckland on Saturday, with retiring BJ Watling handed the honour of looking after the big prize during the team's fortnight in isolation.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 05:02:55 GMTWeather: Flooding warnings issued in Southland and West Otago
Some rivers in Southland and West Otago are rising after heavy rain fell in the headwaters.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 05:00:00 GMTWoman jailed for delivering man to his death in case of vigilante justice over bad drugs
Narath Chourn knew people at the home would interrogate Sao Yean about contaminated drugs, using force if necessary.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 04:59:37 GMTHouse badly damaged in suspicious fire had been recently bought
A fire which broke out in an unoccupied house in central New Plymouth early on Saturday morning is being treated as suspicious.
Sat, 26 Jun 2021 04:49:03 GMTOlympic Games: Four-time gold medallist Mo Farah fails to qualify for Tokyo
The four-time gold medallist will not defend his 10,000 metre title after falling well short of the qualifying time in a last-ditch attempt.