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Sun, 14 Aug 2022 08:13:01 GMT
'Serious' single-car crash closes part of State Highway 25
The condition of those involved in the crash, on Kopu-Hikuai Road near the Tairua River Bridge, is not yet known, police say.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 08:12:29 GMT
Taranaki thrashed by Bay of Plenty
Taranaki Bulls captain Mitch Brown summed up the team’s performance in one sentence: “We weren’t good enough.”

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 08:00:00 GMT
Olympic champion rower Emma Twigg gives training session to up and coming Taranaki rowers in Waitara
Olympic gold medallist Emma Twigg was inspiring the next generation of young rowers at the Clifton Rowing Club, in Waitara, on Sunday.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 07:43:41 GMT
Ian Foster's future to be decided in coming days after All Blacks' tour to South Africa is debriefed
Ian Foster’s anxiety levels are unlikely to have improved the day after the All Blacks’ bounceback victory over the Springboks.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 07:35:20 GMT
Labour MP Megan Woods helps local body politicians launch new policy
The People’s Choice policy promises to repair roads and footpaths, slow traffic down, plant trees and build street seats and small parks.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 07:26:31 GMT
Three people injured in two-car crash in Cardrona Valley, Otago
The three people had moderate to serious injuries after the crash on Cardrona Valley Rd.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 07:10:00 GMT
Netflix's Sandman, Apple's Five Days among great shows to stream this week
A beloved comic-book series finally gets an adaptation after decades in development hell, while a drama focuses on the effects of Hurricane Katrina.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Former city councillor accused of sending inappropriate messages wants to return to local politics
Deon Swiggs, who served the central ward on the Christchurch City Council from 2016 to 2019, is one of 31 candidates vying for a seat at Environment Canterbury.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Chained dogs sit and wait for end to 24/7 tethering
Zeus was found with red, raw sores, chained up 24/7 and unable to get away from the biting flies. Organisations are aiming to make the practise an offence.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT
New show at Christchurch Art Gallery spotlights overlooked artists
The exhibition highlights artists and ideas previously ignored or overlooked in public galleries, with art by women, queer artists, and people from different cultures.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT
When you write to David Attenborough, he writes back
Two letters received 37 years apart from a British broadcasting icon, now hold special significance for one Blenheim family.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT
A study journey across four continents, a pandemic, and a war zone
Massey University student Martina Paletova's life has been bursting with unique experiences and significant career positions.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 06:54:48 GMT
Langlands Hotel opening imminent, but chefs still needed
Invercargill’s new hotel is still searching for five chefs to employ just weeks out from being fully opened.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 06:48:11 GMT
NPC wrap: Canterbury mean business in quest to end title 'drought'
Is four years without a title really a dry spell? For the red and blacks it sure is, and they certainly look thirsty to see the silverware again.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 06:43:41 GMT
NPC game halted because, wait for it...... a burnt cheese roll
Fans at a Southland-Auckland National Provincial Championship rugby game were evacuated after a burnt cheese roll triggered a fire alarm.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 06:33:35 GMT
Missing 18-year-old kayaker named as sonar search yields no clues
The search for Gregory Flavell, 18, entered its fourth full day on Sunday, but Navy divers using sonar equipment didn't find any clues.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 06:12:58 GMT
Superstar chefs and a whole lot of treats at this year's Christchurch Food Show
After a two-year hiatus the food show is back with 110 food stalls and superstar chefs from around Aotearoa.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 05:59:54 GMT
Mayoral hopeful David Meates wants 'participatory budgeting' in East Christchurch
East Christchurch residents will be in control of how money is spent in their neighbourhood if Meates is elected.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 05:34:18 GMT
Police still looking for driver who seriously injured woman crossing road in hit-and-run
The woman, in her 50s, was knocked to the ground and bleeding from the head after being hit about 8.20pm on Friday in Christchurch.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 05:09:20 GMT
How to make brands like Kiwibank and Datacom appeal to youth
Generation Z are the chief executives of the future – and today, they’re a big chunk of a brand’s potential audience.



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