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Thu, 29 Sep 2022 08:20:38 GMT
At least 12 horses seized from Kaikōura harness racing breeder's property on welfare grounds
The horses were removed from a harness racing breeder’s property in Kaikōura due to welfare concerns.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 08:00:06 GMT
Springs water conservation order effects may be 'significant' for farmers
A proposed water conservation order for Te Waikoropupū Springs, in Golden Bay, may have “significant and far-reaching” effects on farming practices in the recharge area.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 07:55:40 GMT
Coolio remembered as 'gracious', tributes flow from Michelle Pfeiffer, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube
Coolio recorded Gangsta’s Paradise for the film Dangerous Minds, starring Pfeiffer. It became one of the biggest rap songs of all times.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 07:32:50 GMT
Karen Chhour says Kelvin Davis caused real hurt, as she accepts his apology
Minister for Children apologises to ACT MP Karen Chhour after saying she should "understand her Māori world view better".

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 06:49:59 GMT
Smile: This might be a flawed horror, but at least it's an original one
REVIEW: The performances are uniformly strong, the camera work is better than the genre usually allows and the sound design is absolutely outstanding.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 06:46:39 GMT
WRC Rally of New Zealand: Ott Tänak sets pace in night stage, Hayden Paddon leads WRC2
Kiwi ace the quickest in WRC2 as Estonian star wins opening stage of WRC Rally New Zealand at Pukekawa Auckland Domain.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 06:35:52 GMT
Man's work Zoom call interrupted by terrifying squirrel attack
"Go away!" he can be heard yelling at the top of his lungs, before jumping onto the safety of his desk.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 06:30:00 GMT
Christchurch city councillor fed up at 'relentless personal attack'
Mike Davidson has removed more than 50 offensive notes from his billboards. "It’s personal, it’s constant, and it’s draining," he says.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 06:28:36 GMT
Queen Elizabeth 'encouraged' Meghan Markle to heal relationship with estranged father, book claims
Royal book author claims the Queen wanted to help Meghan heal their public rift and thought Prince Harry should travel to Mexico to meet his father-in-law.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 06:03:57 GMT
Te Moana water scheme users 'shocked' by sharp cost increases
Users of a Geraldine water scheme were shocked by a sharp increase in the water rates, with confusion surrounding a meeting to discuss the matter on Friday.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 06:00:00 GMT
Council cost-cutting suggestions target unpopular spending
Candidates zero in on unpopular spending rather than the truly expensive.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 06:00:00 GMT
Nelson-Tasman local body voting down to date on previous years
Voting in the 2022 local body elections across the Nelson-Tasman region is lower than it was at the same time in the previous three elections.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 06:00:00 GMT
Marlborough mayoral candidates support climate change initiatives
Most of the country's mayoral candidates say climate change is a danger requiring council action, and the majority of Marlborough’s candidates agree.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 06:00:00 GMT
Five fabulous Marilyn Monroe movies (and where you can watch them in New Zealand)
The woman born Norma Jeane Mortenson might have only made 30 films, but they grossed the modern-day equivalent of US$2 billion.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 06:00:00 GMT
Shower and laundry service in a van to 'help bring dignity' for homeless people in Hamilton
It'll soon be available to homeless people in Kirikiriroa, launching at a time when many are feeling the pinch and more "new faces" need help.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 06:00:00 GMT
He pānga 'hirahira' pea ō te tono whāomoomotanga puna wai ki ngā kaipāmu
Ainī pea he pānga “hirahira kē atu” ō te marohitanga kia tono i te whāomoomo i te puna Te Waikoropupū, ki Te Tai Tapu, ā, ka "whānui te pānga" ki ngā mahinga pāmu i te takiwā whakaora.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 05:43:48 GMT
Kiwis living in Florida describe the storm as Hurricane Ian strikes
So far it's like “a Tuesday night in Wellington”, but Kiwi residents are bracing themselves as the category 4 storm hits Florida.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 05:36:03 GMT
Man convicted of failing to supply police with phone passcode
A man facing a murder charge has been convicted of an unrelated charge, following a police stop in July.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 05:26:18 GMT
Biden summit: Pacific wants own strategy, not US plan for the region
Climate change – not the US-China competition – is the most urgent security task for the Pacific, the White House has been told.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 05:18:18 GMT
Shane van Gisbergen faces toughest challenge of glittering career at WRC's Rally NZ
Supercars champ has been successful in whatever he drives, but he says he faces a steep learning curve taking part in Rally New Zealand this week.



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