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Sat, 07 May 2022 08:33:00 GMTAladdin, Unforgiven among eight great movies that are turning 30 this year
Tom Cruise took on Jack Nicholson, Robin Williams proved his genie-us and a Mexican tale made all our mouths water, in some of 1992's most memorable films.
Sat, 07 May 2022 08:25:00 GMTDenial: Thought-provoking thriller that's a must see in this era of 'fake news'
REVIEW: On ThreeNow for a limited time, this 2016 Rachel Weisz starrer is a compelling courtroom drama, peppered with some truly sublime performances.
Sat, 07 May 2022 07:39:17 GMTPolice charge man in relation to Wellington sexual assault
A 21-year-old man will appear in the Wellington District Court on Monday facing charges of rape and burglary.
Sat, 07 May 2022 07:36:03 GMTFeilding plane crash: One person in serious condition
Firefighters had to free the pilot after a light aircraft crashed into tree near Feilding.
Sat, 07 May 2022 07:30:59 GMTSeven young people arrested after multiple attempts to steal cars
Seven young people were arrested in Welsford after attempting to steal vehicles and fleeing from police.
Sat, 07 May 2022 06:50:00 GMTRecap: Chiefs vs Brumbies - Super Rugby Pacific
Chiefs outmuscled on home turf as the best side in Australia dominates the set-piece and breakdown in a clinical display.
Sat, 07 May 2022 06:30:53 GMTMoana Pasifika lose nail biter to Waratahs 26-20 at Mt Smart Stadium
Moana Pasifika looked like getting their second win of the season when up 17-0, but it ended up being another defeat for Aaron Mauger's team.
Sat, 07 May 2022 06:22:01 GMTPolice investigating suspicious death of man in Taranaki
Police are investigating the suspicious death of a man at a remote rural property in Tangarakau.
Sat, 07 May 2022 05:58:29 GMTPerson believed to be seriously injured after motorcycle crash in Bay of Plenty
Initial indications are one person is seriously injured, a police spokesperson said.
Sat, 07 May 2022 05:57:50 GMTPatient Stars stifle Waikato-BOP Magic on way to 47-39 ANZ Premiership win
A nine-minute stretch without a Magic goal in the third quarter was crucial as the Stars claimed an important win.
Sat, 07 May 2022 05:55:48 GMTTwo seriously injured in crash near Te Kauwhata, Waikato
Rodda Road, near State Highway 1, has been closed as emergency services respond.
Sat, 07 May 2022 05:49:44 GMTHopeful Hurricanes look to spark big Super Rugby Pacific finish against Fijian Drua
Coach Jason Holland calls for attention to detail as dangerous Fijian Drua make their first appearance in New Zealand.
Sat, 07 May 2022 05:48:41 GMTPalmerston North man fed up with 'out of control' boy racers
A trail of destruction and sleepless nights have left a Palmerston North man fuming.
Sat, 07 May 2022 05:35:04 GMT'It's not you, it's your car': Vigilante climate group deflate SUV tyres across Auckland
A group called the Tyre Extinguishers have taken credit, saying they aim to make it “impossible” to own an SUV in an urban area.
Sat, 07 May 2022 05:31:29 GMT50,000 game bird hunters out on season's Opening Day
The weather may have been in the ducks' favour, but it didn’t stop game bird hunters from enjoying the traditional Opening Day of the game bird hunting season, Fish and Game NZ says.
Sat, 07 May 2022 04:33:31 GMTConstruction begins on cabin community for homeless
Three local organisations have come up with a plan to combat homelessness through the creation of a cabin community in central Nelson.
Sat, 07 May 2022 04:24:48 GMTHamilton woman gets bugs delivered with Countdown apple juice
A Hamilton mum says she’s unlikely to shop online at Countdown again after receiving expired tofu and bugs in her apple juice packaging.
Sat, 07 May 2022 04:24:26 GMTMan arrested for assault in Invercargill
A 68-year-old man has been arrested after a man was hospitalised following an assault in Invercargill.
Sat, 07 May 2022 04:20:00 GMTLive: Moana Pasifika vs Waratahs - Super Rugby Pacific
Christian Leali'ifano becomes the first Pasifika player to score 1000 points in Super Rugby, but Moana Pasifika fall to narrow loss against NSW.
Sat, 07 May 2022 04:20:00 GMTAotearoa’s biggest ever cannabis harvest, and it's all organic
About 50,000 plants were harvested by medicinal cannabis company Puro on its site in Kēkerengū, on the South Marlborough coast.