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Sat, 09 Apr 2022 07:19:39 GMT
'I'm speechless': Ardie Savea demands better from refs after controversial finish in Crusaders loss
Hurricanes captain was incensed by officials' failure to spot a penalty in final seconds, and issued some stern words in his post-match interview.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Kimi: Zoe Kravitz mesmerises in Steven Soderbegh's smart, snappy Covid thriller
REVIEW: If you thought she stole the show in The Batman, then just wait until you see her take centre-stage in this taut, tension-filled thriller.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 07:00:00 GMT
I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry: Adam Sandler's worst movie ever hits Neon
REVIEW: An empty, unconvincing excuse for a series of bad-taste gags, propped up by a hollow message, even Netflix don't seem keen to screen this one.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 06:59:11 GMT
Crusaders deny Hurricanes 24-21 in a Super Rugby Pacific thriller in the capital
Canes skipper was not happy at the finish as his team slipped to their fourth Super Rugby Pacific defeat of the season.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 06:50:00 GMT
Live: Chiefs vs Blues - Super Rugby Pacific
Pinpoint crosskick from the returning pivot gives Tom Robinson his second and it's a long way back for the hosts.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 06:39:55 GMT
Police investigating after woman digs up possible human skull in garden
A scene guard will remain at the Wellington property overnight as police work to determine whether the skull is human remains.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 06:25:23 GMT
Singapore Sevens: New Zealand debutants shine as men win first two matches on return
On return to the world series, the NZ men sneak past Argentina then do it easier against Scotland to wrap up a quarterfinal berth.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 05:58:20 GMT
Wellington Phoenix bounce back from big losses with 4-1 win away at Western United
After losing 6-0 last weekend and 5-0 on Tuesday, a change of approach helped Ufuk Talay's side turn things around in Ballarat on Saturday.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 05:46:23 GMT
Person airlifted to hospital after Upper Buller Gorge crash
Motorists are advised to expect delays when travelling in the Upper Buller Gorge

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 05:06:17 GMT
Protesters' plan for in-store unmasking 'not acceptable', says supermarket management
Anti-mandate protesters told to leave staff and customers in peace ahead of planned protest on Sunday.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 05:01:56 GMT
GNS Science voyage to Tongan volcano forced to turn back after equipment failure
The group was only days into their three-week voyage, to study changes to the ocean floor as a result of the significant eruption and tsunami when they turned back.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 04:23:31 GMT
Emergency services responding to large scrub fire in Mangatarata
A large scrub fire appears to be have been caused by a contained burn gone wrong.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 04:20:00 GMT
Recap: Hurricanes vs Crusaders - Super Rugby Pacific
Visitors sneak home in a controversial finish with the hosts hot on attack at Sky Stadium.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 04:08:19 GMT
Covid-19: 8531 new community cases, 11 deaths
Case numbers are continuing to decline, Ministry of Health says, while 11 more people with Covid have died in the past fortnight.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 03:53:07 GMT
Repeat sex offender to be monitored for five years after failed Supreme Court bid
Aucklander Dylan Edward Coleman has a string of convictions, including for sexually violating an intellectually disabled woman.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 03:50:00 GMT
Recap: Wellington Phoenix vs Western United - A-League Men
Jaushua Sotirio scores Wellington's fourth in a remarkable form turnaround as they resurrect their season ahead of a return home.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 03:24:50 GMT
Football Ferns coach hails 'unbelievable performance' undone by two late goals
Friday's football friendly came down to a race between the Matildas and the clock, which the Australians won with no time to spare.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 03:23:48 GMT
Severe weather expected when ex-tropical cyclone Fili arrives
Ex-tropical cyclone Fili is tracking past New Caledonia, and could hit the east coast of NZ in a few days.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 03:00:00 GMT
Quiz: Afternoon trivia challenge: April 9, 2022
What does the first 'A' in NASA stand for?

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 02:51:29 GMT
312 new Covid cases in Taranaki, with one person in intensive care
One person is intensive care in the region, while 11 deaths have been reported nationally.



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