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Mon, 02 May 2022 08:53:50 GMT
Road test review: Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 3LT
Chevrolet's first mid-engined Corvette is now here. Spoiler alert: it's brilliant.

Mon, 02 May 2022 08:48:10 GMT
Mt Ruapehu: Heightened unrest continues as temperature rises
The volcano is continuing to show signs of unrest as Crater Lake temperatures rise to 38C.

Mon, 02 May 2022 08:45:29 GMT
Mystics reclaim top spot in ANZ Premiership with 56-44 win over Magic
A struggling Magic team hung in there for a quarter against the defending champions, who eased to a win in the end in Auckland.

Mon, 02 May 2022 08:44:56 GMT
DWTS Recap: Huge upset on Dancing with the Stars
It’s already time to say goodbye to one of our celebrities on this happy but cutthroat little dance show.

Mon, 02 May 2022 08:27:47 GMT
9-1-1: TV's most preposterous, melodramatic and addictive action drama is back
OPINION: Every episode is a Michael Bay disaster movie crossed with a telenovela, but, for all its shortcomings, it's easy to become hopelessly hooked.

Mon, 02 May 2022 08:15:00 GMT
Shining Girls: Apple's mind-bending thriller offers more reasons to love Elisabeth Moss
REVIEW: This generation's Jodie Foster is front and centre of an atmospheric and unsettling eight-part re-imagining of Lauren Beukes’ 2013 novel.

Mon, 02 May 2022 08:06:05 GMT
Former mayor Sir Bob's 'gritty' city apartment up for sale
Sir Bob Parker's former home has been described as unique, unorthodox, and recklessly urbane.

Mon, 02 May 2022 07:52:17 GMT
Waiheke marina: Ngāti Pāoa Trust Board loses High Court challenge
Ngāti Pāoa Trust Board has lost its bid for a judicial review relating to plans for a controversial marina.

Mon, 02 May 2022 07:50:41 GMT
Does the Met Gala still actually matter?
The annual event has become a red carpet extravaganza, but represents much more writes Stuff style editor Zoe Walker Ahwa.

Mon, 02 May 2022 07:44:17 GMT
Naval police officer says they have no memory of alleged assault on subordinate
The officer says they were suffering from two knocks to the head when they allegedly put a hand around the throat of a subordinate.

Mon, 02 May 2022 07:41:28 GMT
Christchurch Hospital slammed with more Covid-19 patients than ever
Covid-19 is continuing to put extreme pressure on Christchurch Hospital, with more infected patients admitted on Sunday than during the peak in cases weeks ago.

Mon, 02 May 2022 07:40:46 GMT
Taranaki DHB wants its oximeters back to give to Covid patients
Hundreds of oximeters, worth about $90 each, have been loaned to Covid-19 patients in Taranaki and the DHB wants them back.

Mon, 02 May 2022 07:35:10 GMT
Teenage halfback sensation Ronald Volkman to leave Roosters for three-year deal at Warriors
Warriors land teenage Roosters halfback as Shaun Johnson's long-term successor and the signing is being compared to Reece Walsh.

Mon, 02 May 2022 06:50:42 GMT
One person in critical condition after crash between vehicle and pedestrian in Hamilton
A person has been taken to hospital following a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in the Hamilton suburb of Nawton.

Mon, 02 May 2022 06:50:21 GMT
Dramatic fall in car sales as emissions scheme comes into full force
For the first time in more than a decade, a ute has not made it to the top three monthly registrations.

Mon, 02 May 2022 06:42:42 GMT
Security pact: Why Solomon Islands chose China over Australia
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare tells parliament why his government opted to sign a security pact with China over its Western allies.

Mon, 02 May 2022 06:42:22 GMT
Council recommends not going ahead with stop banks on Heathcote River
Stopbanks along part of the Heathcote River will reduce flooding, but city council staff want to drop the project. The risk is greater in other areas, they say.

Mon, 02 May 2022 06:35:01 GMT
'Why should I?': Landlord didn't raise rent for four years
He’s invested thousands in upgrades, but is happy getting $130 less than other landlords even in the low end of the market.

Mon, 02 May 2022 06:26:35 GMT
Father and son on trial after teenage burglar's finger cut off in home invasion
An intruder hit William Burr with a bottle but he grabbed a shotgun, frogmarched them into the kitchen and called his son Shaun Burr, the Crown says.

Mon, 02 May 2022 06:24:21 GMT
Cycling review expected to reveal widespread systemic failings in top level sport
Inquiry sparked by death of elite cyclist Olivia Podmore to focus on system-wide issues.



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