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Sun, 18 Jul 2021 08:52:27 GMT
Iconic newsreader Philip Sherry dies at 87, 'peacefully and surrounded by family'
Sherry, a giant of New Zealand media who read the country’s first news bulletins, died on Sunday after a short illness.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 08:36:16 GMT
NBA Finals: Milwaukee Bucks one win from NBA title after edging Suns
Milwaukee Bucks make it three straight wins over Phoenix Suns, putting them one victory away from first NBA title in 50 years.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 08:30:07 GMT
Wellington man who had seizure in park reunites with rescuer
Porter Lightfoot was walking home when he experienced an epileptic seizure. James McLaren stopped to help him, carrying him to his flat and calling 111.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 08:30:00 GMT
The Block NZ: Honesty doesn't pay in living room week
The Block NZ: Serious talent is revealed in a week when some Blockies find honesty gets them nowhere.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 07:56:24 GMT
ANZ Premiership: Mystics book grand final berth after securing top spot
Mystics clinch top spot and place in ANZ Premiership grand final after surviving frantic finish against the Pulse.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 07:31:23 GMT
Stranded: Pockets of Marlborough still cut off, and could be all week
Residents of a rural valley cut off from the rest of Marlborough by rising flood waters have helicopters on standby in case they need to flee their homes.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 07:30:00 GMT
For the new Clarice Starling, the lambs have not stopped screaming
Stepping into Jodie Foster's shoes is never an easy task, but former Home and Away star Rebecca Breeds is more than happy to take on an iconic role.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 07:30:00 GMT
Behind the Attraction: Delightful Disney+ series details famous ride's creation
REVIEW: Uses fascinating archival footage and interviews with Imagineers to detail how the likes of this, Star Tours and Haunted Mansion were created.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 07:25:00 GMT
Elizabeth is Missing: Glenda Jackson's stunning acting return after 27-year gap
REVIEW: Her wonderfully intense, nuanced performance aside, the strength of this adaptation of Emma Healey’s 2014 novel is its “shielded” storytelling.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 07:15:19 GMT
Spring Creek residents return home as floodwaters recede in Marlborough
Some evacuees have been able to return home as a swollen Wairau River recedes from a severe flood in Marlborough.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 07:09:11 GMT
Multiple roads still closed as authorities determine extent of flood damage
While floodwaters have begun to recede in some parts of the South Island, authorities say it's too early to determine how long some roads will remain closed.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 06:54:34 GMT
West Coast flooding: What you need to know about road closures, water safety, welfare centres
About 1000 people face another night away from their homes after heavy rain caused widespread flooding in Westport. Here's what those in affected areas need to know.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 06:41:49 GMT
Farm animals 'panic' and run into Westport flood waters, hundreds dead
One farmer told Stuff he was "devastated" and unable to talk about his loss of cattle yet.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 06:31:51 GMT
Injury nightmare for Warriors as Penirth Panthers run away with victory
Warriors' injury curse continues as star duo among several players to go down in Panthers defeat.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 06:31:23 GMT
Passengers 'abandoned' after two medical emergencies and strong winds turn 'scary' Air NZ flight around
Passengers say they were left with nowhere to go after a series of events forced a late-night plane going to Wellington to turn around.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 06:25:00 GMT
Police respond to reports of gunfire in Swanson, west Auckland
Officers and a police chopper are searching Swanson after reports a gun was fired.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 06:17:49 GMT
Driver's 'horrific' evening stranded on a Marlborough highway as the waters rise
“It started getting dark, and we could see the water’s edge getting higher and higher ... It was pretty horrific.”

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 06:01:54 GMT
Covid-19 infected mariners leave Lyttelton Port for MIQ
Thirteen Covid-19 infected mariners have been taken to a Christchurch MIQ after docking at Lyttelton.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 06:00:22 GMT
ANZ Premiership: Tactix win fifth straight game, edging Magic in thriller
Tactix edge closer to securing ANZ Premiership finals berth with tense win over gallant Magic.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 06:00:00 GMT
Landlord fails in bid to reduce fixed-term tenancy
A landlord has failed at the Tenancy Tribunal to reduce a fixed-term rental agreement with tenants so she can live in her property near Geraldine.



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