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Mon, 27 Sep 2021 08:07:35 GMTPerson hospitalised after alleged assault in Christchurch
A person has been seriously injured and another has been charged after an alleged assault in Christchurch.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 07:59:33 GMTUnacceptable ultrasound delay for woman found to have rare form of cancer
A doctor intended to refer the woman for ultrasound but did not do so. She was later diagnosed with a rare cancer.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 07:39:17 GMTNatural Born Killers: One of the most controversial movies of the '90s hits TVNZ
REVIEW: Pilloried for its supposed "celebration" of violence, this 1994 crime drama-cum-media satire showcases the best and worst of Oliver Stone.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 07:35:00 GMTThe most-viewed property listings in NZ's most popular suburbs
Own one of two sprawling Christchurch mansions, for the price of an Auckland villa.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 07:10:56 GMTCovid-19 NZ: First doses drop to lowest rate since July, Government still consulting on vaccine certificates
The Government is still consulting on vaccine certificates despite rates of first doses crashing.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 07:05:39 GMTFormer border worker who lost her job after not getting jabbed loses High Court challenge
She lost her job after she refused to be vaccinated and claimed she was unfairly dismissed. A High Court judge doesn't agree.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 07:05:05 GMTPoll: Judith Collins remains on borrowed time, but worrying signs for Labour
ANALYSIS: It's more bad news for Judith Collins, but Labour won't be overly thrilled about the latest political opinion poll either.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 07:05:00 GMTRise of the Planet of the Apes at 10: How Weta reinvigorated a beloved franchise
REVIEW: The combo of breathtaking performances by the likes of Andy Serkis, with the Wellington wizards' superb CGI-creations, will leave you stunned.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 07:00:00 GMTBacon butties back on the menu at New Plymouth vaccination clinic
More bacon butties and the opportunity to get a ride to and from a vaccine clinic are the latest jab incentives in Taranaki this week.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 06:50:00 GMTNeon's New Amsterdam, Disney+'s Star Wars: Visions among great shows to stream
The world's most popular contemporary medical drama is back, while a beloved sci-fi franchise gets an anime makeover.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 06:32:42 GMTCovid-19: Everything we know so far about the self-isolation trial
A trial that will allow travellers to isolate at home is ready to get under way. So who can sign up, and when will the rest of us get to skip MIQ?
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 06:31:58 GMTCovid-19: Vaccine certificates may be needed for a 'classic Kiwi summer', Jacinda Ardern says
The move is seen as a way to provide more certainty and safety for festivals and large events.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 06:00:00 GMTSouth Taranaki District Council expresses concerns over Government's Three Waters reform proposal
South Taranaki District Council has joined a growing number of councils around the country that are expressing their concerns over the Governments Three Waters reform proposal.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 05:44:11 GMTCovid-19: Locations of interest in Delta outbreak, September 27
A convenience store in Auckland's CBD and a petrol station in Glen Innes were added to the list of locations linked to Covid-19 cases on Monday.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 05:35:50 GMTCovid-19: Frustration, dismay over response to PM’s call for testing in Clover Park
South Auckland's Clover Park was identified as a suburb of interest last week, but less than a quarter of residents have since been swabbed.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 05:21:26 GMTAir New Zealand reveals which workers will be required to have mandatory vaccinations
All airport staff who are customer facing, those who handle bags, and the managers of those workers will be required to have their first vaccine by November 14.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 05:20:27 GMTArthur's Pass highway reopens after contractors discover 'void' under road
Contractors repairing a culvert on the highway linking Canterbury and the West Coast found a “void” under the road, forcing its closure for several hours.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 05:14:10 GMTParagliding pilot caught offering illegal flight by agent posing as backpacker
A paragliding pilot who tried to sell an illegal flight to an undercover agent had no regard for other operators who were following the rules properly, a court has heard.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 05:10:03 GMTNew poll has ACT riding high, Labour and National both losing ground during Delta outbreak
The first TV poll released during lockdown shows Labour slipping three points, but it won't be Judith Collins celebrating.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 05:07:40 GMTConstruction resumes on controversial 4G cellphone tower in Havelock North
The build of a 4G cellphone tower resumed on Monday and is expected to take ten working days.