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Thu, 25 Aug 2022 08:36:01 GMT
Beast: Idris might be the star, but the lions are the mane attraction here
REVIEW: The CGI big cats are certainly impressive, but this deeply flawed tale takes itself far too seriously to be much fun.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 08:00:00 GMT
New Plymouth Girls' High School awarded grant from Countdown
A Taranaki high school has received a grant to enable its marae to start moving towards a hybrid off-grid system and to explore alternative power generation.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:33:31 GMT
New transport vision will 'make alternatives to the car more attractive'
A new vision for transport in Christchurch proposes getting people out of cars and onto buses, bikes and footpaths, slashing emissions.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:23:34 GMT
Minister of Health backs call for independent inquiry into Middlemore patient death
Minister of Health Andrew Little is backing a call for an independent inquiry into a patient death at Middlemore Hospital in June.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Longer, stronger daffodils a product of the unpicked, says volunteer buncher
Daffodils in Marlborough haven't been picked for a couple of years because of Covid, and it shows.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT
The Dog House: Why this charming TVNZ series is the only matchmaking show for me
OPINION: There are no hidden agendas or gratuitous nudity, although there is almost certainly game-playing and the occasional bout of bad behaviour.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Palmerston North's firefighters plan for second march on The Square
Station manager says they will march again as work conditions push staff to "breaking point".

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT
$40k lost to crypto scam: 'Bank should have done more'
Customer claimed that his bank should have done more to warn him that he was sending money to a crypto scam.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT
The failures of the latest Parliament protest demonstrate ways the 'anti-mandate' movement has moved on
The latest protest fell flat because many of the most active agents of misinformation have moved on to targeting local body elections. Charlie Mitchell explains.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT
All Blacks coach Ian Foster finds peace, warmth in Scott Robertson's home territory
There's no backlash for Ian Foster in Christchurch as he wins a record deal and finds a warm welcome.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Retro 'Miami Vice' mansion is on the market for a cool $6.8m
It boasts pop art, a red bathtub and an appearance on the popular TV show back in the day; 80s fans, this one's for you.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 06:43:31 GMT
Motorway flood warning issued, lane closed amid rush hour in Auckland
Commuters are being asked to slow down as heavy rain pounds parts of Tāmaki Makaurau.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 06:33:54 GMT
Film Commission to overhaul policies after conflict of interest inquiry
A review started after a script written by the now former boss was approved for NZ On Air funding found better policies around disclosure are needed.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 06:33:07 GMT
Costco boss says Auckland store could be the 'first of many'
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern visited the global retailer's Auckland store proclaiming it an example of competition needed to shake up the grocery sector.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 06:16:32 GMT
Mother of teen killed in crash heartbroken after driver's charges wiped
A drink-driver who killed his passenger in a crash was let off with a handshake from the judge. The victim's mother says there has been no justice.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 06:04:49 GMT
Student and pupil art exhibition back on display in Timaru
Over 200 artworks are on display for the young artist exhibition, that's been on-and-off since the '70s

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 06:01:51 GMT
What caused record-breaking river of rain over top of south?
Exceptional, extreme, most unusual. Devastating. What factors caused the weather system that bore down on Nelson and Marlborough?

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 06:00:00 GMT
Red-stickered homes drop slightly as inspections continue in Nelson
The number of homes deemed unsafe to return to in Nelson is down from 134 to 126 on Thursday, and will fluctuate as assessments are made.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 06:00:00 GMT
Manawatū country school facing closure
Linton Country School is in a consultation process about its potential closure.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 05:58:28 GMT
'Significant number' of students suspended after brawl at Papakura High School
Security guards, more onsite counsellors and "supervised safe zones" have all been put in place after a huge fight that left students bleeding.



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