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Wed, 15 Jun 2022 06:23:32 GMT
Marokopa father continues to evade police searches
A search of a rural property 10 days ago failed to turn up Thomas Phillips and his three children, who have been hiding out for more than six months.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 06:33:26 GMT
Grounded Kiwis win argument over the formal declaration of their MIQ court victory
Government loses the argument in the formal wrap up of the case that challenged the way MIQ stopped New Zealanders returning home.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 17:00:00 GMT
Former councillor's business liquidated owing hundreds of thousands of dollars
Recently quit Hutt City councillor Shazly Rasheed liquidated her business owing hundreds of thousands of dollars to employees, the government and suppliers.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 06:59:12 GMT
Zoo staff mourn loss of Stumpy the elderly rhino, known as 'our marshmallow'
Stumpy was transferred to Orana from Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Australia in 1988 and had been at the wildlife park longer than any staff member.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 01:12:09 GMT
Former bankrupt property tycoon and TV star Terry Serepisos back in business
After rising to fame as a high-flying businessman with his own football team, Terry Serepisos' empire crashed with the property tycoon left bankrupt. And now, he's back.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 04:32:22 GMT
Colour of Antarctica's Scott Base rebuild to reflect history
The colour for New Zealand’s home on the ice, Scott Base, has been chosen, and it's a colour that's been used before.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 04:40:47 GMT
Wairarapa high school defends plan to use drug dogs for random searches
But some parents and civil liberties experts are objecting to the plan for drug dog searches at Kuranui College.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:26:02 GMT
Man who killed prison guard back behind bars after Auckland police chase
Latu Kepu killed a prison guard by punching him in the face. He's been sent back to jail after fleeing from the police.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 05:05:16 GMT
Frantic bidding at 'ripper' auction to secure Art Deco Parnell unit that last sold for $169,000
What downturn? Everyone fell for the charm of this little Parnell beauty, which sold for a $1m profit after an intense bidding war.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 03:03:06 GMT
School run shooting highly unusual in peaceful Taupiri, locals say
A man who heard the gunshots and ran to check on his children nearby says it's the kind of place where everybody looks out for one another.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 08:11:56 GMT
Sky TV terminates talks over buying MediaWorks
Company tells NZX it has withdrawn from proposed acquisition.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 08:02:16 GMT
Friend of man who died after driving drunk tried to take keys off him
Father-of-two Ashley Neil O'Donnell, 35, was four minutes from home and four times the legal alcohol limit when he crashed his ute into a gully.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 07:30:00 GMT
Trevor Mallard: A political battler turned parliamentary referee
Trevor Mallard, Labour’s “attack dog” turned enforcer, leaves Parliament known for being a battler – not only because he threw a punch at a fellow MP.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 07:30:00 GMT
Future of New Plymouth's Pukekura Park and emissions reduction out for public consultation
Included in the agenda are plans to build a new community pavilion which would cater for first-class and category A cricketers.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Inga Tuigamala's family on why the All Blacks legend joined reality show Match Fit
The late All Blacks legend always said Pacific people were dying too young, and he wanted healthier living to be his legacy.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Ineffective stopbanks a constant frustration for farmer
Frustrated farmer affected by flooding says years of trying to get his stopbanks built up have come to no avail.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 07:00:00 GMT
"No kids or pets sorry" - Trade Me pulls up landlord for discriminatory ad
Advocates say it's a sign landlords think they can dictate how tenants live, and Trade Me says discriminating on family status breaches human rights.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 07:00:00 GMT
‘Portal to the old world’: Te Parapara garden to launch Waikato Matariki celebrations
Te Parapara garden is a "portal to the old world" but, as the crisp morning dawns on Friday, it'll be the launchpad for Waikato's celebrations marking the Māori new year.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Cheat sheet: What is 'GDP' anyway?
You'll probably hear those three letters quite a bit this week. Here's a quick guide to our main measure of economic activity.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Sriracha, Gib and electric vehicles among products in short supply
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused supply chain issues over the past two years - so what's hard to get your hands on now?



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