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Wed, 17 Aug 2022 08:57:20 GMT
Josh Ioane celebrates 50th game with a try as Otago hang on to beat Hawke’s Bay
One-test All Black Josh Ioane celebrated his 50th NPC game in style, scoring under the posts to guide Otago to a five-point win over Hawke's Bay.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 08:56:17 GMT
Massive fire at scrap metal yard near boutique shopping mall in Christchurch
Loud banging and cracking sounds could be heard from inside the premises as flames up to six-storeys high could be seen from several suburbs away.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 08:30:00 GMT
The Block NZ: Here's how (and how not) to style a fantastic living room
It's love at first sight. Who wouldn't want to curl up in this living room, but what stops it from being a perfect 10?

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 08:30:00 GMT
Watch live: Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne City - Australia Cup round of 16
Join us for live coverage as the Phoenix take on fellow A-League Men side Melbourne City in the Australia Cup round of 16.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 08:27:36 GMT
Weather: 160 households across Westport, Seddonville and Mokihinui self-evacuate as flooding risk set to peak
It was safer for both residents and emergency services to evacuate in daylight, rather than at 2am or 3am, Buller Civil Defence controller Al Lawn says.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 08:19:09 GMT
A Nelson family and their beloved Jack Russell rescued from flood waters
“They got us in a big yellow raft and floated us up the driveway.”

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 08:14:01 GMT
Auckland mayoralty: Beck's $1b-plus transport alternatives
Auckland candidate Viv Beck's full transport plan comes with councillors set to vote on a climate-focused version.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 08:05:00 GMT
'Roll out the rainbow carpet': Can New Zealand become a hotspot for queer travellers?
Pre-Covid, the global yearly spend of the rainbow tourism market was close to NZ$337 billion, not far behind the annual total spend by Chinese travellers overseas.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 08:01:00 GMT
Live: More than 200 homes evacuated from Nelson floodwaters as rain smashes the South Island
Defence force personnel will patrol the evacuated area overnight after relentless rain flooded streets. Meanwhile, parts of the West Coast have prepared for more flooding, with evacuations and sandbagging under way.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 08:00:00 GMT
Inside the day-to-day workings of New Zealand's busiest firehouse
Between emergency jobs and training on new areas of expertise, Auckland Central's fire station is constantly active.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 07:34:00 GMT
Boy, 7, died while in Oranga Tamariki care
The child, who died in hospital after being found unresponsive at home on Sunday, had been living with approved caregivers.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 07:30:00 GMT
High School clinch tense shootout to win final against College
In replays of last season, High School women and College men won this year's finals.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 07:25:49 GMT
Ocean Flyer promises a transport revolution, but 'perception issues' remain
The NZ company is assuring the public it's safe to travel at high speeds just above the waves in something not in operation yet.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 07:20:10 GMT
In pictures: Floods and evacuations as rain bomb hits South Island
Stuff’s journalists and readers have been out capturing the extreme weather in Nelson-Tasman and the West Coast. Here are some of their best images.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 07:03:45 GMT
Day Shift: Netflix's goofy, silly, blood-soaked, pointless and charming smash hit
Imagine a mash-up of Blade and The Last Boy Scout done properly and starring Jamie Foxx, Dave Franco and Snoop Dogg. That's Day Shift.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 07:03:31 GMT
Australian band Gang of Youths cancel Auckland and Wellington shows days before
“This has been a very difficult decision for us but one we collectively deem necessary to maintain the health of the band."

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Immigrant campaigns to bring diverse voice to local elections
After facing discrimination in his home country of Kenya, Abdul Mohamud found acceptance in Aotearoa. Now he wants to give back.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Bluebird employee under 'investigation' following anti-Māori language comments
Chippie company quick to act after manager's racist online rant leaves bad taste in the public’s mouth.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT
OCR hikes: Is there a better way to control inflation?
Homeowners have felt the squeeze of the central bank's attempts to control inflation. Susan Edmunds looks at some of the alternatives, including more tax for high-earners.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Candidates named for New Plymouth District Council elections
Two-thirds of the sitting New Plymouth District Council want to be back around the table after October’s local body elections.



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