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Fri, 27 May 2022 08:41:06 GMT'We wish to apologise': Arise Church lead pastors resign from board in wake of scandal
The resignations follow a series of accusations of physical and emotional abuse within the megachurch.
Fri, 27 May 2022 08:36:29 GMTThe gang wars that prompted anti-gang lesiglation in NZ
Gang members were beaten on sight, skinheads made their presence felt on the main street, and pads were targetted with bombs.
Fri, 27 May 2022 08:30:00 GMTUnearthing 1800s school treasures - and the contents of a locked safe
Renovations in an old school house have revealed school essentials from yesteryear, but it's the safe without a key that's keeping its contents a mystery.
Fri, 27 May 2022 08:11:23 GMTNelson man found 'safe and well' following month-long disappearance
Che’ Lee Whiting, 48, had been missing since the beginning of May, but police said he had been found on Friday.
Fri, 27 May 2022 08:08:30 GMTThis won't hurt: How science and a sticker could tackle needle-phobia in kids
Could we live in a jab-free future? Scientists are investigating how dissolvable patches could deliver drugs instead of needles.
Fri, 27 May 2022 08:04:30 GMTHutt City councillor Shazly Rasheed quits immediately, citing 'unhealthy environment'
Shazly Rasheed, the second councillor to quit in a term, blames bullying and a lack of faith in the city's leadership.
Fri, 27 May 2022 08:02:11 GMTCouncil investigating 'dreadful' stains on homes near stinky wastewater plant
Dark stains have been appearing on homes near the city's stinky fire-damaged wastewater plant - making residents even more worried about their health.
Fri, 27 May 2022 08:00:00 GMTOrganic process of cyanotype 'sun printing' a channel for art and grief
Photographs with no camera required. The intricate art of sun printing is proving comforting companion for an artist healing from the death of her mum.
Fri, 27 May 2022 08:00:00 GMTWhy student loans need to come with a serious financial health warning
OPINION: Mounting overdue student debt shows big risk for borrowers.
Fri, 27 May 2022 08:00:00 GMT'Better than any pill': The power of donating time
What the volunteers at Whatunga Tūao give in time, they get back in human connection and xxxx
Fri, 27 May 2022 08:00:00 GMT'If we don't pick them up, they won't get up at all': One man's plan to stop truancy in its tracks
Mose Skipworth is tackling the rise in kids wagging school one early-morning door knock at a time.
Fri, 27 May 2022 08:00:00 GMTDefence Minister Peeni Henare says $525m Budget spend will 'keep the lights on'
Defence Minister Peeni Henare says $525m for ageing ships and aircraft will “ease the tension” felt by the Defence Force as it rebuilds from the pandemic.
Fri, 27 May 2022 07:44:57 GMTLocal iwi files court appeal to quash controversial Waiheke marina development
One local iwi is taking its fight to protect little blue penguins/kororā, which it believes are threatened by the marina construction, back to court.
Fri, 27 May 2022 07:30:00 GMTNew Zealand again falls short of meeting commitment to refugees
While the PM tells the world NZ is open for business, refugees continue to wait as Aotearoa again fails to meet its quota obligations.
Fri, 27 May 2022 07:30:00 GMTRobberies, naked passengers, and backseat antics: The tales of Timaru Taxis drivers
It's a job where employees take on the role of counsellor, driver and friend - taxi drivers share their stories of life behind the wheel.
Fri, 27 May 2022 07:30:00 GMTLive: Crusaders v Reds - Super Rugby Pacific
The Crusaders start second half with solid lead over the Reds.
Fri, 27 May 2022 07:15:00 GMTNZ Rugby: All Black Richie Mo'unga re-signs for 2023 Rugby World Cup
The first five-eighth's decision to stay in NZ bolsters Ian Foster's options for the World Cup.
Fri, 27 May 2022 07:12:15 GMTAuckland police sent to Kaikohe after shootings, worrying leaders in both places
Northland's Kaikohe has an extra police presence after gun violence in the town, but it comes at the expense of Auckland - also plagued by shootings.
Fri, 27 May 2022 07:10:00 GMTEmergency: Amazon's compelling, award-winning, crowd-pleasing comedic thriller
REVIEW: Evoking memories of other one-last-big-night tales like Superbad and Booksmart, this mixes race-relations observations with hilarious hijinks.
Fri, 27 May 2022 07:05:00 GMTGore, home to the brown trout and impressive rugby production line
The Eastern Southland town of Gore and surrounding districts is a gold mine for rugby talent and schools from outside the region are circling.