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Tue, 30 Aug 2022 08:43:21 GMTTwo airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after separate incidents at Mt Hutt skifield
Two people were taken to hospital by helicopter on Tuesday, but the ski area's boss says such occurrences are not uncommon.
Tue, 30 Aug 2022 08:21:54 GMTKiwis with chronic fatigue 'extremely disappointed' officials won't reclassify illness
"See what a day is like for us": Despite pleas from those living with ME/CFS, officials aren't looking to designate it a disability.
Tue, 30 Aug 2022 07:53:11 GMTFarmer claims council blocked only access to part of his land with a cell tower
Farmer Greg Jonkers claims Auckland Council consented to a cell tower that is blocking a legal access way to his land.
Tue, 30 Aug 2022 07:30:00 GMTNelson restaurant's wine list world-class
Column: There are not enough superlatives when it comes to describing just how good Nelson's Hopgood's & Co is, but the world is waking up.
Tue, 30 Aug 2022 07:27:55 GMT'Dirty politics' rears its ugly head in Rodney local election
A small council race in rural Auckland has become the stage for an attack website, covert aliases and the shadowy world of dirty politics.
Tue, 30 Aug 2022 07:23:13 GMTThe 1% Club: Eden's brilliant new British quiz show for people who hate trivia
REVIEW: Expect to be regularly upstaged by your children, while horrifying humiliation can quite quickly follow a moment of justified smugness.
Tue, 30 Aug 2022 07:20:00 GMTThe Patient: Carell, Gleeson's compelling turns deserve to find a captive audience
REVIEW: Hitting Disney+ this week, the duo make an effective pairing in a psychological thriller that ramps up the tension - and the stakes - early.
Tue, 30 Aug 2022 07:15:00 GMTSlips caused by heavy rain see Northland teacher commute 3.5 hours each day
Long detours caused by the closure of SH1 at Mangamuka is separating families and forcing some in the Far North to consider moving or changing jobs.
Tue, 30 Aug 2022 07:03:37 GMTAdrian Rurawhe's job as Speaker could leave opening for Māori Party
Rurawhe’s new role is heating up the competition for the already hotly contested seat.
Tue, 30 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT607 crosses to mark number of suicides in NZ at Timaru walk
Six-hundred-and-seven white crosses - each representing the number of deaths by suicide in New Zealand last year, will mark the end of a South Island Hope Walk.
Tue, 30 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMTFather's Day: Chocolate cake recipes for Dad
You might be celebrating Dad, but these decadent chocolate confections are a treat for the whole family.
Tue, 30 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT'Ka kaha te katoa': Ko te hapori te mea nui o te ao, e ai ki te rerenga ngāi Rohingya
Nō tana pakiha i te kāinga, kua pai a Jani Shofi Rahman ki Aotearoa, ā, e hiahia ana kia āwhinatia ētahi atu.
Tue, 30 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT'We are stronger together': Community is everything for young Rohingya refugee
After fleeing his home country, Jani Shofi Rahman is doing well in New Zealand and wants to motivate others.
Tue, 30 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMTMarlborough Sounds and mayoral candidates tackle the big questions in Picton
Ideas for a vibrant town and healthy environment are among requests from voters last week.
Tue, 30 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMTShoulder season: Why right now is the best time to travel
The shoulder season is a great time to explore popular destinations without the crowds and for a fraction of the price.
Tue, 30 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMTAsk an expert: What is the best pillow for a dream sleep?
If sleep is a pillar of health, then a decent pillow is worth spending money on. But which ones do the experts use themselves?
Tue, 30 Aug 2022 06:55:21 GMTGovernment to review 'orange' traffic light setting and Covid-19 rules
The Government will review traffic light settings and self-isolation rules in two weeks time, but one health expert worries the whole system lack nuance.
Tue, 30 Aug 2022 06:43:48 GMTMember of the public finds body in Rotorua
The body was found near Waerenga/Mission Bay shortly before midday on Tuesday.
Tue, 30 Aug 2022 06:41:44 GMTHealth Minister Andrew Little defends Health NZ's transparency
The new board is meeting behind closed doors, but Andrew Little says its decision-making is made public.
Tue, 30 Aug 2022 06:39:01 GMTGloriavale: Father tells court of 'public shaming' culture in community
A former Gloriavale member has told the Employment Court he saw a culture of victim blaming during his time at the community.