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Tue, 19 Jul 2022 08:45:00 GMT
The 2022 Emmy Awards' top nominees (and where you can watch them right now)
A South Korean survival drama, a darkly humourous look at a dysfunctional family and a podcast-driven crime comedy are among the top contenders.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 08:37:24 GMT
Western Union 'censured' by FMA for not having enough cash
Western Union has been censured​ by the financial services watchdog for failing to hold enough cash to back its foreign exchange derivatives.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 08:30:00 GMT
Petrol prices dip below $3 a litre in capital, but by how much depends on where you fill up
The price at the pump has fallen but by how much depends on where you fill up.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 08:12:20 GMT
'Voice of Speedway' Aaron Drever pleads not guilty to string of charges
Aaron Drever faces charges of operating a company while bankrupt after allegations he managed an Auckland fish and chip chain.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 08:03:40 GMT
This shabby Auckland fence is one of thousands that could threaten public health
You might think there's nothing special about this crumbling fence. But its asbestos fibres are carcinogenic, and there's probably one near you.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 07:53:12 GMT
Reece Walsh dropped to Warriors bench in favour of Chanel Harris-Tavita, Daejarn Asi recalled
Walsh hasn't matched his blistering form from last season and has now paid the price as Stacey Jones searches for more consistency.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 07:34:24 GMT
Defence Force challenged on Covid-19 vaccination order
The Chief of Defence Force has agreed not to discharge unvaccinated personnel until the High Court case is decided.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 07:11:15 GMT
All Blacks media manager says she canned Ian Foster press conference
All Blacks communications manager Jo Malcolm says Foster a "human" and "not a punching bag".

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 07:09:15 GMT
'Every day is a challenge': Long hours for short-staffed businesses
Managers are washing dishes and workers are doing up to 13-hour days as school holidays and sickness worsen the staff shortage.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 07:08:57 GMT
Covid-19: Northland and Canterbury restrict hospital visitors as infections rise
Covid-19 has hit hospital patients in Dargaville, Whangārei and Canterbury, leading to visitor restrictions and closed wards.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 07:03:09 GMT
Grand Designs UK lighthouse build that wrecked a marriage finished - but owner won't live in it
The project that ruined owner's finances and left an eyesore on a UK clifftop has finally come to market for $19.4m, but there's no kitchen or bathrooms.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Southland businesses brace for next Covid wave
Businesses in Southland are shutting their doors and sending SOS messages to competitors as rising Covid-19 numbers has them struggling to fill shifts.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Dangerous rise in counterfeit medicines observed in the Pacific
Customs officers in the Pacific say they are noticing a rise in the purchase of counterfeit goods and medications.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 07:00:00 GMT
I've caught Covid twice - How unlucky am I?
The new BA.5 variant is more likely to cause a reinfection - and it's not necessarily milder.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Majority of individual submitters against Kākā Valley plan change
Independent commissioners have been told that putting a new subdivision in Kākā Valley would destroy the rural atmosphere of the Maitai Valley.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 07:00:00 GMT
A tiny town and its clocktower: A century-long love story
Some may scoff at a 15-metre monolith being Waipawa's top landmark, but traffic will literally stop and planes soar above to mark its 100th year.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 06:55:00 GMT
Auckland's 'robot llama' shortlisted for international architecture award
A brutalist lifeguard tower that split public opinion when first announced is being recognised on the world stage.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 06:45:00 GMT
Curry night: Three of the best to cook at home
A little spice is the perfect antidote to the colder weather. Here are three delicious and flavourful curries to warm you from the inside out.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 06:42:07 GMT
Student found dead in Lincoln University halls on first day of new semester
The university said it was "deeply saddened" by the death of a student found in her room on Monday evening.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 06:39:15 GMT
In pictures: Europe's heat 'apocalypse' sparks wildfires, sweltering temperatures
France and Spain battle deadly wildfires as temperatures soar in Europe and the UK.



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