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Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:04:38 GMTRecent signings on target as Wellington Phoenix rise to fifth in A-League Men
Scott Wootton and Gael Sandoval found the back of the net as the Phoenix thumped Brisbane Roar 3-0.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:58:58 GMTParliament protest: Four Defence Force vehicles arrive in Wellington, remain on standby
A threat from police to tow vehicles shortly led to encouraging conversations with protest leaders and influencers today, police said.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:21:26 GMT'The easiest yes': Olympic gymnast Simone Biles is engaged
US gymnast and four-time Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles is engaged after her partner, an NFL player, popped the question on Valentine's Day.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:17:11 GMTCovid-19: Protesters break promise and stay at Picton's Nelson Square
Camp organiser says protesters voted to ignore a deadline to leave. Now they face being trespassed.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:07:07 GMT‘Catastrophic injuries’: Swimmer dies after shark attack at Sydney beach
Paramedics said the person suffered “catastrophic injuries” in the first fatal shark attack in Sydney since 1963.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:03:59 GMTCovid-19: As Omicron cases surge, rapid antigen tests will be used more. Here's what you need to know
Rapid antigen tests are more readily available in phase 2. So who can get them and how do they work?
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 07:58:42 GMTSmoke pluming over Cromwell from large blaze in commercial building
The fire is expected to be a “long duration” event with firefighters anticipating they may need to remain on site overnight.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 07:40:23 GMTCovid-19: Wellington's Onslow College offers online learning after another case confirmed
Onslow College students have the option to learn from home after another Covid-19 case was confirmed.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 07:35:00 GMTStarstruck: Rose Matafeo's charming and clever sitcom returns to TVNZ
REVIEW: Investigating the “reality” of what happens after the “rom-com ending”, this sophomore season is another fabulous showcase for the Kiwi comedian.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 07:35:00 GMTWellington Paranormal: TVNZ's hilarious police mockumentary set to go out on a high
REVIEW: Although not destined to be a classic, the opening episode definitely provides reminders of why the series has such a huge following.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 07:16:04 GMTConvoy protest: Police face serious credibility gap as protest grows after towing threat
OPINION: A day after Police Commissioner Andrew Coster threatened to tow cars away from the protest, none have been - and more are arriving.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 07:09:27 GMTMore tents erected as Christchurch's anti-vaccine mandate protest grows
More than 100 people are protesting the vaccine mandate in Christchurch’s Cranmer Square, with up to 40 tents and five gazebos erected on the council-owned site.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 06:54:18 GMTMP Kiri Allan opens up about conversion therapy experiences
After conversion therapy in New Zealand was banned this week, the East Coast MP spoke about how people tried to "pray the gay away" from her.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 06:47:22 GMTMarylands child abuse 'cause of deep shame and sorrow' for Catholic Church - Archbishop
Catholic Archbishop Paul Martin has told the inquiry into Abuse in Care that the stories from survivors of abuse at the Marylands School have broken his heart.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 06:44:49 GMTCovid-19: The latest on the vaccine rollout, explained in 7 charts
For the first time, we're over 1000 new cases in a day. Are booster and child vaccination rates climbing quick enough to mitigate the worst of the pandemic?
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 06:38:25 GMTNorthland residents evacuated after fourth scrub fire
A scrub fire in Northland has burnt 70 hectares of land and led to the evacuation of seven homes.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 06:33:56 GMTPush to look again at passenger rail for Christchurch
Commuter rail hopes for greater Christchurch could be back on track after a unanimous decision by Environment Canterbury.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 06:30:57 GMTCovid-19: Locations of interest in the Delta and Omicron outbreaks – February 16
Those who rode the Auckland 72X bus at certain times on February 11 are being asked to self-isolate and get a test immediately.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 06:10:00 GMTLive: Wellington Phoenix vs Brisbane Roar - A-League Men
After drawing with Adelaide, the Phoenix men look to get back on a winning roll at Leichhardt Oval in Sydney.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 06:08:57 GMTHospitality boss 'frustrated' with coronavirus messaging
The Invercargill Licensing Trust, which is losing more than 30 per cent revenue in its bars and restaurants, has expressed frustration with the Southern District Health Board.