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Thu, 10 Mar 2022 08:47:53 GMTLive: Three killed in Ukraine maternity hospital bombing, peace talks begin
A Russian air strike on a hospital in the city of Mariupol has killed three people - including one child, and the foreign ministers of Russia and Ukraine hold talks in Turkey.
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 08:20:32 GMTWhite Ferns score crucial women's cricket World Cup win over India in Hamilton
New Zealand recharged their campaign in Hamilton and now seek to topple the tournament favourites in the capital.
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 08:05:57 GMTChiefs Manawa edge Matatū in thrilling Super Rugby Aupiki opener
Chiefs Manawa needed a last-ditch kick to drift wide to beat Matatū in Hamilton on Thursday night.
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 07:54:27 GMTRecap: Chiefs Manawa vs Matatū - Super Rugby Aupiki
Tournament favourites claim a narrow victory in competition opener against a strong South Island team.
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 07:41:21 GMTNapier teen sent to hospital following school fight
The fight at the school happened shortly after 11am on Tuesday, and resulted in one boy being taken to hospital with moderate injuries.
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 07:33:11 GMTWellington Hospital upgrades ED as part of $3 million infrastructure boost
Two DHBs were spending $3 million on projects to improve treatment for Covid-19 and non-Covid patients.
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 07:25:59 GMTNot 'a popularity contest': Council considers views on proposal to sell central city site to Wilson Parking
Building a Wilson car park in central Christchurch has been described as "unimaginative and shortsighted", but the Court Theatre says its existence will be threatened without it.
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 07:02:30 GMTThe Souvenir Part II: Joanna Hogg's haunting study of grief finally reaches NZ
REVIEW: It could be easy to become overwhelmed or detached from this audacious work, but its creators ensure it remains rooted in emotional reality.
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 07:01:49 GMTAshburton fire caused by 'spontaneous combustion', cause of Arthur's Pass blaze unclear
While the cause of a widespread blaze in Arthur's Pass remain unclear, a hay bale fire near Ashburton was deemed to have been caused by "spontaneous combustion".
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 07:00:00 GMTFood delivery services in hot demand in New Plymouth
Foot traffic might be down in central city but food delivery orders are in hot demand.
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 06:56:46 GMTGopala paneer cheese recalled due to possible presence of listeria
The cheese is being recalled after listeria was detected in specific batches of the product.
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 06:43:38 GMTLife after the Covid-19 Omicron peak: Rolling waves, a table-top mountain, or a long fat snake tail of cases?
Will immunity wane? What about BA.2? Experts explain how Covid cases could track post-peak.
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 06:35:00 GMTNeon's Outlander, Disney+'s The Dropout among great shows to stream this weekend
A beloved time-travel fantasy is back for its sixth season, while Disney+'s latest inspired-by-true-crime drama is one of the best.
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 06:35:00 GMTThe Desperate Hour: Naomi Watts' star power helps lift contrived drama
REVIEW: Clad in a fetching hoodie-and-beanie combo, she may look like an escapee from the Blair Witch, but she is a compelling presence throughout.
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 06:34:45 GMTEmergency services working to extinguish South Taranaki fire
Two water tankers, two fire engines, and two rural resources are at the scene.
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 06:32:32 GMTOff the Rails: Kelly Preston's final film the UK's answer to Sex and the City 2
REVIEW: Bickering, drinking, karaokeing and flinging, this trio behave exactly as older women in comedies written by younger male writers always do.
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 06:31:34 GMTBergman Island: A clever, funny, romantic and thought-provoking movie
REVIEW: This is a witty, mischievous, knowing and proudly literate treat. And you don't need to know anything about the Swedish director to enjoy it.
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 06:13:12 GMTCorey Peters and Aaron Ewen miss out in Giant Slalom at 2022 Winter Paralympics
Kiwis Corey Peters and Aaron Ewen couldn't tame the soft snow in Beijing.
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 06:05:35 GMTPalmerston North bar serves something special with freshly picked hops
The once-a-year occasion coincided with the fifth anniversary of Brew Union and its owners are celebrating with a special batch.
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 06:05:33 GMTCouncil unanimously decides to grant Governor's Bay jetty restoration a $1.5m ratepayer loan
Christchurch City Council made a unanimous decision to grant a $1.5 million ratepayer loan despite staff recommending the loan be declined.