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Wed, 28 Sep 2022 08:37:56 GMTJustice Minister Kiri Allan engaged with 'very on brand' airport proposal to radio presenter Māni Dunlop
The Justice Minister will tie the knot with RNZ presenter Māni Dunlop.
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 07:48:59 GMTStreet racers create 'pit stop' by new burnout spot near Waikato Expressway, block residents
They arrive with trolley jacks and leave blown-out tyres in the rural drains, says a resident who's sick of the racers' rituals in the Waikato.
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 07:42:21 GMTInterislander cancels Aratere sailings due to electrical fault
All sailings on the Aratere Interislander ferry have been cancelled on Thursday due to an electrical fault.
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 07:38:07 GMTPolice investigating after driver gets out of car, assaults man in Masterton
Shortly before 10pm on Monday, two young men on foot were confronted by a driver near the intersection of High and Manchester streets in the Wairarapa town.
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 07:30:00 GMTThe Block NZ: Accident puts a dampener on 'outdoors' week
Maree and James' builder badly sprains his ankle, and one team takes out their seventh room reveal win.
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 07:10:00 GMTGone by Saturday: Ten terrific movies leaving Netflix this week
A couple of '90s classics, a Tom Hanks tour de force and the actioner that gave the world Brangelina are among those you only have days left to catch.
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 07:00:00 GMTTaranaki man's 57km trail of trouble ends in arrest
After smashing windows at his former flat, a Taranaki man was seen driving dangerously during a car trip which traversed the region and ended in his arrest.
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 07:00:00 GMTJP and undertaker shares anti-government and vaccine conspiracy theories
A JP and undertaker is being labelled disrespectful and unhelpful after he shared a Covid-19 conspiracy theory at a Voices For Freedom meeting.
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 07:00:00 GMTAuckland toddler may be able to dance again after Pharmac proposes funding drug
Two-year-old Zoey Butcher has been losing her ability to walk due to her rare disorder. Now hope is on the horizon for her and her family.
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 07:00:00 GMTMarton's water woes, recycling and rates key issues for Rangitīkei voters
Rangitīkei voters are laying bare their demands for basic infrastructure as they look to cast votes in local elections.
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 06:50:46 GMTJetstar passengers made to return duty-free after sudden flight cancellation
About 180 Jetstar passengers were marched back through security after a flight was canned just before takeoff. But first, staff made them return their duty-free.
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 06:49:30 GMTWhere will Te Anau tourism staff sleep?
The popularity of Airbnbs combined with tourism jump-starting post Covid-19 pandemic is creating a perfect storm that is squeezing workers out of getting a rental.
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 06:22:06 GMTCheat Sheet: How will the new pay-to-drive plan work on Muriwai Beach?
Auckland Council has decided people must pay for vehicle access to Muriwai Beach, but how will it work?
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 06:10:35 GMTTribesmen gang members avoid jail after 'explosive' attack on Mongrel Mob members
The gang members outnumbered their Mongrel Mob rivals "five-to-one" as they punched, kicked and stomped on them in a violent daytime attack outside court.
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 06:06:29 GMTWhy the Australians are jacking fuel taxes back up, but New Zealand's government is not
ANALYSIS: If you want to know why the petrol excise cut is unlikely to be reversed before the election, just look at Monday night's poll results.
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 06:03:54 GMTED and urgent care clinics 'under significant pressure' after surge in patients
Christchurch's emergency department is "exceptionally busy" and the hospital is operating over capacity, a local health boss says.
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 06:00:00 GMTRugby-mad cyclists making whistle-stop tour for World Cup
Two South Africans and a Kiwi are riding the length of New Zealand to deliver the whistle that will be used to kick off the women's rugby World Cup.
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 06:00:00 GMTNew pathway to NCEA credits through haka theatre
Students are not only doing what they love, but also fulfilling NCEA standards at this Māori performing arts festival.
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 06:00:00 GMTOne last splash before Stratford closes the doors on its swimming pool to make room for another
A central Taranaki town has invited its community for one last dip in its swimming complex before closing the doors for good.
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 06:00:00 GMTTimaru mayoral hopefuls pressed on consultant spend at candidate event
Timaru District's two mayoral candidates were asked to explain how the council could justify spending $20m in the past two years on consultants at event on Tuesday.