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Mon, 16 May 2022 08:52:48 GMT
Du'Plessis Kirifi heard 'racial slurs' from crowd as Hurricanes beat Waratahs in Sydney
Du'Plessis Kirifi was caught flipping the bird after his side's win over the Waratahs and revealed it was abuse from the Leichardt Oval crowd that prompted it.

Mon, 16 May 2022 08:48:36 GMT
Magic seize on Grace Nweke's absence to beat Mystics 48-47 in ANZ Premiership
Goal attack Bailey Mes missed 10 shots on Monday night, but made the one that mattered in the final minute to secure her side's second win of the season.

Mon, 16 May 2022 08:46:43 GMT
Canterbury's transport habits could be speed-bump for emissions reduction plan
Experts say the plan won’t be enough to get Christchurch commuters out of their cars, with tantalising parking options offering too much carrot and not enough stick.

Mon, 16 May 2022 08:00:00 GMT
Govt now has a goal for greening all energy (not just electricity) but climate boss is urging caution over natural gas
The Government baulked at setting an end date for gas hook-ups but people should weigh up their own risks, says climate chair.

Mon, 16 May 2022 08:00:00 GMT
Lukewarm response to emissions plan from Taranaki climate campaigners
Taranaki climate advocate says plan too focussed on business, not enough on people.

Mon, 16 May 2022 07:53:45 GMT
Axed Married at First Sight groom a 'consultant' at new Auckland cocktail bar
Chris Mansfield was edited out of the reality show after an outstanding domestic violence charge in the United States came to light.

Mon, 16 May 2022 07:51:19 GMT
Pair rescued by police boat after becoming stuck on Auckland cliff
It's not immediately clear how the pair became stranded.

Mon, 16 May 2022 07:43:16 GMT
New youth film festival hopes to inspire NZ's young movie-makers
The festival, the brainchild of AUT student Ryan Chow, aims to shine a spotlight on young creatives' work.

Mon, 16 May 2022 07:34:53 GMT
Government's carbon-cutting policies fail to impress climate activists
There was even more cash to help lower-income families buy an EV. But the Government also backed down on a proposal to end fossil gas in new homes.

Mon, 16 May 2022 07:33:25 GMT
Emissions Reduction Plan 'too much, too soon' for EV sales
Subsidies for “clean” transport, a cornerstone of the Government’s new $2.9 billion Emissions Reduction Plan, could increase the price of electric vehicles and deter Southlanders from making the switch, an Invercargill car sales company directo...

Mon, 16 May 2022 07:25:41 GMT
Another 100,000 trees to be planted from 'tips of mountain tops' to urban areas
A kauri planted in the grounds of Government House has marked both the launch of a nationwide planting project and the Queen's 70th jubilee.

Mon, 16 May 2022 07:20:00 GMT
The Time Traveler's Wife: Doctor Who writer Steven Moffat delivers a smart, sensitive romantic drama
REVIEW: If the action feels a little jarring, that’s only because the quieter moments are by far the more impactful in this achingly intimate tale.

Mon, 16 May 2022 07:15:01 GMT
Career firefighter staffing at 'crisis levels' across Auckland, union says
One Auckland station was closed on Monday because of a lack of firefighters, the union says, while five other stations were short-crewed.

Mon, 16 May 2022 07:00:00 GMT
'Like starting from scratch': Fire tears through Dannevirke paint shop
Fire tears through Dannevirke paint shop, leaving a blackened and charred mess

Mon, 16 May 2022 06:49:53 GMT
Corrections officer charged with assault with a weapon in lead-up to inmate death
The prisoner, a young man, died during an altercation with staff in a mental health unit at Mt Eden Corrections Facility.

Mon, 16 May 2022 06:45:11 GMT
BusinessNZ accused of 'misinformation campaign' after altering UN document
BusinessNZ chief executive Kirk Hope has defended an altered document that Minister Michael Wood has called part of an “active misinformation campaign”.

Mon, 16 May 2022 06:45:00 GMT
Conversations With Friends: Amazon's new Normal People author's drama absorbing
REVIEW: This might not have the shock value, or reach the searing heights of its predecessor, but its story should certainly create a discussion or two.

Mon, 16 May 2022 06:41:06 GMT
Developer says Lone Star is a restaurant, not a tavern
The developer of large Timaru retail complex with a clause banning a tavern from selling alcohol at the site until 2025, says there is nothing underhanded about his plans to sign a lease with Lone Star.

Mon, 16 May 2022 06:38:25 GMT
Girl Guiding preparing to return to Pōkeno after five-year absence
The Covid lockdowns and Pōkeno's massive population growth mean girls will benefit from a safe and stable group, guide leader says.

Mon, 16 May 2022 06:17:53 GMT
Clean For A Cause founder says deep-cleaned sneakers will be first ‘new’ pair some kids have ever received
"We provide good quality shoes so our children feel valued" — a charity gears up to give away more than 500 pairs of shoes.



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