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Thu, 22 Sep 2022 08:55:58 GMT
Wellington mayoral candidates commit to almost all proposals related to housing and climate justice
Tory Whanau, Paul Eagle and Andy Foster were presented with six key issues by Generation Zero and Renters United at a mayoral forum on Thursday night.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 08:28:30 GMT
Silver Ferns beat Jamaica again, but only time will tell whether they're ready for Australia
A second win over Jamaica in as many nights was easily accomplished. Retaining the Constellation Cup next month will be harder.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 08:15:00 GMT
3-D is back. But do we really want to wear those glasses again?
OPINION: Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the cinema, James Cameron is single-handedly trying to send audiences back to the future.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 08:07:47 GMT
Teenager's 'cognitive deficits' not explained to jury, appeal told
Defence says jury should have been told of Haami Hanara's 'cognitive deficits' or his changed evidence would look like a lie.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 07:50:00 GMT
'Heaps of memories': Dad and husband packs a lifetime into his last few weeks
Hours before he died, Brendan Hills fixed his son's bike chain – a typical gesture from a man who lived life to the fullest, his wife says.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 07:27:20 GMT
Person injured in 'water incident' in West Auckland now in stable condition
The person remains in Auckland City Hospital.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 07:16:56 GMT
$23 million Lotto win: Rumours swirl in Orewa about mystery winner
It was the big topic of conversation at the barber shop on Thursday morning.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Mum escapes addiction and violence thanks to foster family taking both her and baby
A newborn was about to be taken into state care - but thanks to a fledgling programme fostering mum and baby together, the mother has turned her life around.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Kiwitea School students tidy up graves and preserve local history
With buckets and brushes in hand, students turn out on a cloudy afternoon to clear and restore graves at their local cemetery.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Majority vote in favour to make changes to LineTrust South Canterbury's Deed of Trust
Just 17.04% of eligible voters had their say on LineTrust South Canterbury's proposed changes to its Deed of Trust which is expected to cost around $100,000.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Weighing my food waste made me fanatical
The average househould wastes about 86kg of food a year. Lucy Corry reckoned hers could do better.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 07:00:00 GMT
All Blacks coach Ian Foster doubles down on his support of referee Mathieu Raynal
All Blacks coach says he likes it that controversial referee Mathieu Raynal 'backs himself, is strong and if he sees a decision, he makes a decision'.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Handmaid’s torture: Why do we keep watching this theological drama?
OPINION: I want to see someone fighting what seems impossible to beat because we need hope, especially now with the overturning of Roe v Wade.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Sidney: Apple TV+ doco a fitting tribute to an actor who forged his own path
REVIEW: This is a well-rounded portrait and celebration of a Hollywood great who was determined to make his status mean something.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 06:50:01 GMT
Black Ferns star Portia Woodman facing pressure of home World Cup head on
Portia Woodman will make her first Black Ferns XVs appearance of the year against Japan on Saturday – two weeks out from the start of the World Cup.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 06:45:00 GMT
Live: Silver Ferns v Jamaica - Taini Jamison Trophy, second test
Silver Ferns hammer depleted touring side 75-35 in second and final game of series.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 06:33:05 GMT
Kāinga Ora targets key age group with $100m apartment complex
A new $100m apartment complex is coming to the heart of Manukau - but you'll have to be aged at least 55 to get in.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 06:30:00 GMT
'We couldn't care less about Dannevirke': Eketāhuna residents feel left behind by council
Tararua District Council candidates battle against the Eketāhuna perception of being a forgotten part of the district.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 06:25:38 GMT
Auckland mayoralty: Big ticket debate cancelled after candidates bail
Efeso Collins called it a strategic decision to cancel. Wayne Brown said it then "wasn't worth it".

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 06:18:16 GMT
Timaru District mayoral candidates pressed on issues including slippery tiles and Theatre Royal
Nigel Bowen has opened up on the challenges of being an elected member when asked why he was yet to deliver on a 2019 election promise to sort Timaru’s slippery tiles during a meet the candidates event on Thursday.



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