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Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:30:47 GMT
Three anti-vaccine mandate protesters arrested, charged with obstruction
The three men will appear in Wellington District Court on February 14.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:05:20 GMT
Serious crash closes stretch of State Highway 1 in South Waikato
There are reports occupants have suffered serious injuries in a crash at Lichfield, north of Tokoroa.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 08:55:44 GMT
Blacklight: Liam Neeson's tepid conspiracy thriller peddles same old shtick
REVIEW: With yet another uninspiring outing, you have to wonder if he and his handlers are just “Taken” advantage of action-starved audiences.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 08:42:07 GMT
Lotto: Wednesday night windfall for Auckland player, now $1 million richer
One lucky Aucklander is celebrating a Wednesday night windfall, after winning $1 million from the midweek Lotto draw.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 07:50:00 GMT
Live A-League Men: Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne Victory
Fresh from a win over Macarthur, the Phoenix men look to back it up against the third-placed Victory.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 07:30:37 GMT
Two injured in Puketaha crash near Hamilton
The single-vehicle crash happened east of Hamilton on Wednesday evening.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 07:30:00 GMT
Tales from Taranaki set to feature in upcoming Māori theatre show
A theatre show that brings together Māori mythology and real life “hard truths” is about to hit the stage in Wellington, but the writer’s ultimate goal is to bring it to Taranaki.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 07:30:00 GMT
MAFS 2022 episode 3 recap: An instant connection turns to fear as one bride discovers where her groom is from
New bride Holly manifests herself a husband - but when he turns out to be from Texas, she fears the dream is about to go sour quickly.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 07:19:50 GMT
Parliament's MPs appear united against protesters camped outside
Politicians from all parties disapprove of anti-vaccine mandate protesters who have camped out on Parliament’s lawns.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 07:16:31 GMT
National's plan to fix home loan crunch caused by new responsible lending rules
Opposition drafts law to exempt banks from crack-down on predatory lenders.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 07:15:14 GMT
Covid-19: The protest that MPs deliberately ignored
ANALYSIS: To be effective protests need some sort of political champion. Literally no politician has shown their face outside during this Parliamentary protest.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Another weekend weather watch for Taranaki
A looming subtropical low could bring more heavy rain to parts of Taranaki.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 06:56:40 GMT
Tropical cyclone forming in Pacific could have 'huge' impact on weekend weather
A tropical cyclone expected to form in the Pacific could bring heavy rain and strong winds to the North Island.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 06:42:45 GMT
Covid-19 in 12 charts - How boosted is your neighbourhood?
Some suburbs already have booster rates in the mid to high fifties, while others have barely reached the twenties.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 06:40:09 GMT
Heavy rain for parts of Canterbury, West Coast, as council prepares for potential flooding
Warnings are in place as a trough moves north across the South Island, bringing heavy rain for parts of the West Coast and Canterbury.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 06:14:24 GMT
Northland roading challenges lead to NZ’s first regionwide speed limit reduction proposal
Northland could become the first region to see all its highway speeds slashed from 100kmh to 80kmh under a Waka Kotahi proposal.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 06:06:23 GMT
Auckland church leaders facing charges of tax fraud
The five people, who are current and former officers of the church, face a maximum of 10 years in prison if convicted.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 06:00:48 GMT
Ferguson snares bronze medal in women's under-20 mile
Manawatū athletes performed with distinction at the Capital Classic meeting.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:52:07 GMT
Heaphy Track remains closed after bridges wiped out by flooded rivers
One of the country's great walks has been closed after flooded rivers wiped out bridges and a slip on the highway to Karamea has cut off the town as heavy rain continues.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:51:26 GMT
Live: Protesters prepare for another night camping outside Parliament
Three men were earlier arrested after attempting to force their way through police.



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