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Sun, 08 Aug 2021 08:30:00 GMTThe Block NZ: Accidents aside, entry halls tell the whole story about who's aceing it this year
It's entry hall and powder room week on The Block NZ and there's a second accident in as many weeks. This time it's Meg.
Sun, 08 Aug 2021 08:29:45 GMTSnow that blanketed South Island only likely for elevated areas in Christchurch
The worst of the heavy snow that covered parts of Canterbury is likely to pass on Monday, but flurries at sea level in the city are an outside chance.
Sun, 08 Aug 2021 08:26:54 GMTFrankenstein play a thrilling and thought-provoking take on the horror classic
REVIEW: A new stage production of a story about dangers of artificially creating life is thoughtful, thrilling and apt for the Covid-era.
Sun, 08 Aug 2021 08:00:00 GMTTaranaki hospital midwives are going on strike on Tuesday for better pay and safer staffing
Taranaki hospital midwives, who are tired, stressed and burnt out, are going on strike next week.
Sun, 08 Aug 2021 07:55:25 GMTTokyo Olympics: New Zealand 13th, Lisa Carrington beats Georgia, Turkey, Ireland on medal table
Our most-medalled athlete ensured our third-best medal table position, but what about per capita?
Sun, 08 Aug 2021 07:19:51 GMTSouthbound lanes reopen after multi-car crash on Waikato Expressway at Ohinewai
The crash involved a bus and two cars and one person suffered serious injuries.
Sun, 08 Aug 2021 07:17:35 GMT'It's a huge loss for five families', father of teen killed in Timaru crash says
Father of teen killed in Timaru crash says the death of his son and his four friends is a huge loss and he wouldn't wish it on anybody.
Sun, 08 Aug 2021 07:16:01 GMTSH1 reopens north of Timaru after motorist hits power pole
Power has been restored to all but 13 of the almost 300 customers affected after a motorist crashed into a power pole, closing State Highway 1 for a couple of hours, near Winchester, on Sunday afternoon.
Sun, 08 Aug 2021 07:10:40 GMTAJ Lam puts Canterbury to the slaughter, with three tries in win for Auckland
The Auckland winger racked up a first-half hat-trick as he helped his province defeat their foes from the South Island.
Sun, 08 Aug 2021 06:21:52 GMTANZ Premiership: Mystics dedicate grand final win to late Silver Fern Margaret Forsyth
Margaret Forsyth, a former Mystics assistant coach who died in May, was at the front of captain Sulu Fitzpatrick's thoughts after they beat the Tactix.
Sun, 08 Aug 2021 06:17:51 GMTNew Christchurch hot pools turn predicted first-year loss into a profit
He Puna Taimoana was expected to attact 75,000 visitors, but more than 122,000 have had a soak since the complex opened in May 2020.
Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:55:17 GMTSnow, flooding, ferry cancellations: New Zealand shivers under wintry blast
Low snow and severe southerlies are causing road closures and chilly temperatures across the country.
Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:52:19 GMTFarah Palmer Cup: Canterbury wrap up semifinal spot with win over Auckland
Winning streak extends to 22 games as four-time defending champs get back to belligerent best.
Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:33:24 GMTTough Olympic Games debut for Southland's Corbin Strong
Corbin Strong’s Olympic Games debut turned into a tough slog in Tokyo on Saturday night as he and his New Zealand teammate battled in the Madison event.
Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:33:05 GMTSnow brings traffic to a stop on busy highway in North Canterbury
Abut 30 cars are parked up on State Highway 1 between Kaikōura and Cheviot, with only four-wheel-drive vehicles able to pass.
Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:32:17 GMTHopes accessible Covid-19 events will be catalyst for improved healthcare services for the disabled
Rachel Noble says user-friendly events for Covid-19 shots should be the blueprint for all healthcare services for people with disabilities.
Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:24:27 GMTDrivers told to expect delays during Mt Messenger SH3 works
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is carrying out resurfacing and drainage works from 8.30am-5.00pm Monday to Friday.
Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:15:00 GMTShelfie: The affordable gel Jenna Drury relies on for perky and polished eyebrows
Fashion designer Jenny Drury launched label Ketz-Ke in 2006, adding sister label LEO+BE to the mix a decade later. She shares her must have beauty products.
Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:13:36 GMT'No longer the party of rural NZ' — National members furious following conference
Some party members are furious after board elected without rural directors.
Sun, 08 Aug 2021 05:10:48 GMTCheers and whoops as kapa haka groups thrill at top of the south comp
Thwack of poi, rustle of skirts and waiata sung with passion as hundreds perform in front of family and friends.