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Thu, 11 Nov 2021 09:53:54 GMT
All Blacks: Bruising battles in Dublin set scene for showdown against Ireland
In 2016 the Irish fumed about the All Blacks' physicality in Dublin. Two years later they got their revenge.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 09:30:49 GMT
Missing man located safely in Southland, police say
Police have thanked the public for their help locating Christchurch man Marcus Butler.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 09:05:25 GMT
Covid-19: Six community cases in Taranaki, one in hospital
Days after Covid was first found in wastewater samples the first community cases have been found in Stratford.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 08:38:39 GMT
Christchurch court hearing explores extent of Penrich Capital's losses
The company's director, Kelly Tonkin, has admitted serious fraud charges, but disputes the amount investors lost.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 07:55:16 GMT
Island Bay cycleway revamp 'pragmatic middle ground'
OPINION: Jenny Condie thinks the latest plan for the Island Bay cycleway offers a way forward for a project that has been stalled for too long.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 06:55:00 GMT
Neon's Dexter: New Blood, Netflix's Arcane among great shows to stream
Everybody's favourite serial killer is back, while a new animated series might just be the best videogame adaptation of all time.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 06:31:16 GMT
Passing: Netflix's intoxicating, thought-provoking monochromatic masterpiece
REVIEW: The story itself isn’t black-and-white, taking many twists and turns, building towards an unforgettable finale that lingers and leaves a mark.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 06:30:00 GMT
The Power of the Dog: Jane Campion's wonderful slow-burning, sleight-of-hand
REVIEW: A film of many, many layers. this keeps its truest story hidden in plain sight, only resolving and revealing itself in the very last scenes.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 06:25:00 GMT
Moone Boy: Missing Derry Girls? TVNZ now has the perfect classic comedy for you
REVIEW: A kind of Drop Dead Fred-meets-Father Ted, this turn-of-the-'90s Ireland-set coming-of-age sitcom offers laughs for everyone aged 10 to 100.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 06:16:09 GMT
France reportedly holds up NZ-EU free trade negotiations due to upcoming elections
France has reportedly held up free trade talks between the European Union and New Zealand, dampening hopes a deal may be reached in the coming months.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 06:11:16 GMT
Residents of Wellington's biggest suburb say high jab rate is to protect others
Wellington City’s biggest suburb has some of the highest vaccination rates in the region, with the northern section topping the polls.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 06:00:00 GMT
Recipe and wine match: grilled octopus with chorizo, fried potatoes and rouille
Octopus with the cooked chorizo and potatoes

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 06:00:00 GMT
Tararua turns focus to rural residents on road to 90 per cent vaccination
The mountainous areas along Tararua’s East Coast have some of the lowest vaccination rates in the lower North Island.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 05:49:06 GMT
Covid-19: Locations of interest in Delta outbreak — November 11
Unichem Takanini in Auckland and Fiarfield Pharmacy in Hamilton are among the latest locations of interest to be linked to the Delta outbreak.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 05:46:43 GMT
Covid-19 NZ: Government says anyone will be able to get AstraZeneca vaccine
In a reversal from a day ago, Chris Hipkins now says anyone will be able to ask for the alternative Covid-19 vaccine.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 05:32:33 GMT
Christchurch Tasmanian devil shows new lease of life after world-first hip replacement
Talei, who lives at Orana Wildlife Park, has undergone his final check up after becoming the first devil in the world to have the surgery.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 05:18:01 GMT
Campaign for free fares aims to get more young people, tertiary students using public transport
The Free Fares campaign argues free fares for students, under 25s and Community Services card holders would be good for citizens and the climate, lessen congestion, and revitalise cities.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT
Tasman district housing hits "record high" in October
Tasman's property market has increased by 28.6 per cent over the past year, and the average amount of time to sell a house is the fastest in the country.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 04:51:37 GMT
'Low noise' asphalt for Christchurch Northern Corridor delayed by supply chain issues
Residents frustrated by noise from the motorway will have to wait another month or two to get asphalt applied that should reduce the noise.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 04:49:42 GMT
Settled weather gives way to wetter, windier, warm and muggy conditions
Auckland forecast to barely drop below 20C overnight Saturday, Napier expected to top 25C, while gust to 120kmh are expected in Wellington.



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