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Fri, 09 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT
Reckoning with the Nazi past of the man who helped build Mt Hutt skifield
Willi Huber's widow has kept silent in the face of revelations about her late husband's Nazi past - until now.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 23:52:17 GMT
Dog bites man: long paw of the law taking a bite out of police officers
They may be #fridayfloof stars on social media, but police dogs are prone to taking a bite out of officers.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 04:18:28 GMT
Third party website profiting off MIQ system nearly triples fees to $980 within 24 hours
The man behind MIQ Helpers claims he's contracted for MBIE. The Government agency says it has no record of this.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 23:57:40 GMT
Man arrested on Auckland motorway after fleeing from police in stolen car and attempting car-jacking
A man fled from police on foot before stealing a car in Kumeu and attempting to car-jack a member of the public before being arrested on Auckland's southern motorway.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT
Families turn to portable cabins as rental prices soar
When two teenagers showed up on Nina Pilkington’s doorstep, she was out of space but not out of aroha. Renting a one-room cabin for them was the only solution.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 03:05:34 GMT
RSV outbreak: Cases continue to climb, 28 per cent increase in a week
The number of RSV cases in the past seven weeks is nearing the average number of cases through all winter, with plenty of time still left in the season.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:00:00 GMT
One in four chance of big, potentially tsunami-causing quake offshore from central NZ in next 50 years
Big earthquakes struck central NZ 500, 850, 1400 and 2000 years ago. New research gives a one in four chance of a big, potentially tsunami-causing quake offshore in the next 50 years.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 02:31:54 GMT
Police vehicle rammed in Huntly, driver flees
The patrol car was damaged but nobody was injured.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 00:44:14 GMT
Pair seriously injured in hot air balloon crash 'progressing well'
Eleven people were injured when a hot air balloon crashed near Arrowtown.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 17:05:00 GMT
The mystery of basement flooding in new Christchurch CBD buildings
The flooding may be due to rainfall - so why did it disappear during lockdown? Building owners want answers.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 17:00:00 GMT
Military drug investigation: Navy told to apologise to sailor who faced MDMA charges
Former sailor Odin Robinson spent nearly three years facing drugs charges based on an illegal search. Now the Navy must say sorry.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 08:38:05 GMT
Lotto: Motueka just got a new millionaire
A trip to the Countdown in Motueka is paying off big time for one lucky Lotto player.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 08:30:57 GMT
Three-vehicle crash in Māngere closes road and leaves one seriously injured
Tidal Road is blocked and police are asking motorists to stay away.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 08:23:05 GMT
Fiji ditch plan to wear 'Vaccinate' jerseys against All Blacks
Dissenting team members forced a late change of plan to persuade Fijians to get vaccinated in the midst of a growing Covid-19 crisis.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 07:38:53 GMT
Heavy rain and strong winds for much of New Zealand in the coming week, caused by low pressure in North Tasman Sea
A low-pressure system is expected to bring rain and strong winds, with temperatures dropping below the usual average for this time of the year.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 06:02:10 GMT
Police officer shot in Hamilton 'relieved' after surviving injuries, will undergo surgery
Police confirm a 23-year-old has been charged with aggravated wounding, unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawfully taking a motor vehicle.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 04:04:04 GMT
Whangārei residents urged to review CCTV, dash-cam footage in search for missing man
Brian Bench, 72, has been missing from Whangārei since Wednesday. Police are appealing for people to review CCTV, dashcam footage as search continues.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 03:24:29 GMT
Man who killed fellow Mongrel Mob member has court action halted
Quentin Moananui said there was not enough evidence to arrest him for a Mob member's death. A judge says guilty verdict shows otherwise.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 03:00:00 GMT
Quiz: Afternoon trivia challenge: July 10, 2021
Falkor appeared in which fantasy movie?

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 02:55:10 GMT
Study suggests nearly half NZ dementia cases potentially preventable
Hearing loss, dementia, isolation key areas to target to slow dementia surge.



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