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Fri, 11 Mar 2022 09:10:02 GMT'Minor' chemical spill at Napier Port, road closed
A Napier Port spokesperson said there were no injuries as a result of the ethanol spill, but part of Breakwater Rd was closed.
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 09:00:00 GMTPharmaceutical company takes out top prize at Waikato business awards
After two Covid-related delays, the annual Waikato Chamber of Commerce Business Awards took place on Friday evening with two separate “hybrid” dinners.
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 08:56:26 GMTFire crews put out hedge fire that threatened house in Banks Peninsula
The fire broke out about 7pm on Friday amongst pine trees in Duvauchelle, Banks Peninsula.
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 08:41:10 GMTRecap: Blues vs Highlanders - Super Rugby Pacific
The Blues score strong win over Highlanders - eventually, as overtime stretches out over 10 minutes.
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 08:38:38 GMTSouth Africa hold nerve to beat Pakistan in women's cricket World Cup thriller
It was a second consecutive World Cup win, but it wasn't sealed until the last over as tougher opposition loom.
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 08:23:01 GMTPetrol station runs dry of fuel as queues form throughout the country, drivers warned of price hike
Petrol stations “probably as surprised by the reaction as everybody else” after huge day at the pumps with prices climbing across New Zealand.
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 08:14:59 GMTSecond-half surge gets Blues home over Highlanders in Super Rugby Pacific
A two-try haul to Taine Plumtree did the trick for Leon MacDonald's men in the Super Rugby Pacific clash at North Harbour Stadium.
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 07:42:33 GMTPolice launch investigation after man dragged from car and assaulted on Waikato Expressway
A "significant number of motorbikes" and people were involved in an altercation that left a man critically injured.
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 07:25:04 GMTShelly Bay: Clashing iwi groups agree to talks after 15-month standoff
The long stand-off at Wellington's Shelly Bay is reaching a potential turning point after clashing iwi groups agreed to meet for a kōrero.
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 07:11:32 GMTFight or flight: A coastal town versus its seagulls
It's battle for dominance between the human residents of Ōamaru and their feathery counterparts, and the birds are winning.
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 07:03:47 GMTBaby with Covid-19 in intensive care at Taranaki Base Hospital
It is the first regional ICU admission in the Omicron outbreak, the Taranaki District Health Board (TDHB) said on Friday.
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:50:35 GMTAdditional capital spend required for Invercargill's museum redevelopment
The Invercargill City Council’s estimated cost for its museum redevelopment has already increased, despite any firm decisions yet to be made as to what it will look like.
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:45:23 GMTPolice maintain presence at Parliament grounds as clean-up continues
Over a week on from the smoking chaos of the occupation eviction, tidying and restoration continues around New Zealand's seat of government. But the grounds are still closed to the public.
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:44:46 GMTCanterbury Covid outbreak could see 100 in hospital
A modeller warns the number of people in hospital with the virus could soon swell to 100.
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:42:58 GMTInvercargill support worker quits, says communication with HealthCare NZ 'horrendous'
An Invercargill woman has quit her job as a support worker for HealthCare New Zealand, saying communicating with the company had become “horrendous” since centralising restructures.
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:41:42 GMTInflation: What two economists think the Government should do to tackle the high cost of living
ANALYSIS: A carbon dividend or a higher minimum wage? Two economists give their view on how to deal with rising living costs.
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:40:00 GMTCry Macho: If this is 91-year-old Clint Eastwood's swansong, it's a fitting finale
REVIEW: After waiting more than three decades to play Mike Milo, the former Man With No Name's new Mexican-set adventure definitely bears his mark.
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:20:55 GMTDucati unleashes the completely necessary Panigale V4 SP2
Ducati has found some more ponies in its MotoGP-derived Panigale V4, and given the bike some nice upgrades in the process.
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:15:00 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.
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:08:56 GMTPlunket Shield: Doug Bracewell shines for Central Districts, Auckland heading for sizeable total
Former Black Caps test bowler helps knock over Northern in two sessions as Worker just keeps scoring runs for Auckland.