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Mon, 31 Oct 2022 08:20:49 GMTMinistry of Health issues warning to Christchurch man claiming to be a doctor
A Nigerian doctor running clinics offering biomagnetic resonance modelling that claim to diagnose an "exact illness and its causes" has been censured by health authorities.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 07:39:26 GMTProvincial rugby CEOs to thrash out National Provincial Championship thoughts
The leading NPC provinces spend about $1.8 million on their playing squads, the bottom teams have a budget of almost half that. Does that gap need to be closed for the competition's sake?
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 07:31:59 GMTTraffic at a standstill as thousands of trick-or-treaters return to Auckland street
Hordes of costumed families have flocked to an Auckland street famous for its spooky celebrations.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 07:00:00 GMTGrandstand demolition signals start to Fraser Park redevelopment
Demolition work has signalled the start of the $8.1m redevelopment of Fraser Park.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 07:00:00 GMTTaranaki mates team up to help sort New Zealand's multi-billion dollar overdue payment problem for small businesses
Two old surf lifesaving buddies have teamed up to try and help suppliers get paid on time and ease business cashflow.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:59:05 GMTAre we giving up vacuuming? Robovac sales take off
First the bag went, now the humans. Vacuum industry says it is on cusp of huge sales.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:29:13 GMTWellington Phoenix midfielder Grace Wisnewski named in Football Ferns squad
Football Ferns include one newcomer in 24-strong squad for first games on New Zealand soil in five years.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:26:52 GMTGay hate speech case in court as review of law announced
Pastor's 'bullet' sermon highlighted limits of human rights protections in hate speech law.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:25:22 GMTCrash on Auckland's northern motorway cleared, traffic flowing again
Drivers were earlier asked to remain patient after a three-car crash led to lengthy traffic delays.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:17:25 GMTHigh Court dismisses appeal against $70m Taranaki hydrogen energy hub
Andrew Clennett, CEO of Hiringa Energy, said they were “happy and relieved” with Justice Christine’s Grice’s ruling, which was released on Monday.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:17:24 GMTArdern looks for broad support on hate speech laws
Potential changes to hate speech law have been on the cards for years, after a review in the aftermath of the March 15 terror attacks.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:10:00 GMTThe White Lotus: I wasn't a fan of the first series, but now I'm hooked by the second
REVIEW: With an Italian island location and a stronger ensemble, the writing feels crisper, the satire sharper and the central mystery more compelling.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:04:45 GMTCuts to Dunedin Hospital project pose 'reputational, operational and clinical risk'
It is billed as one of the country's largest infrastructure projects, but plans to trim back the $1.4 billion rebuild of Dunedin Hospital pose serious concerns.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:00:00 GMTKua tuwheratia ētahi whare kaumātua hōu e tētahi marae i Tāmaki ki te tonga
E wātea ana ngā whare ki a rātou kua kaumātua ake i te 60 tau, he hononga tonutanga ō rātou ki te marae.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:00:00 GMTSouth Auckland marae opens new housing units for kaumātua
The units are available for those over 60 who have an ongoing relationship with the marae.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:00:00 GMTHarris defies jangling nerves to spearhead Manawatū win over Hawke's Bay
Manawatū started their Furlong Cup campaign with a first-innings win over Hawke's Cup.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:00:00 GMTThe Med comes to Queenstown at this quirky home
A 1960s Arthurs Pt home shows what can be done on a "modest but comfortable income, plus a little ingenuity and a lot of fun".
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:00:00 GMTWellington hospitality giant rolls out living wage to all employees
The living wage will be paid to hospo workers at venues like Huxley's, Bethel Woods and The Green Man.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 05:32:49 GMTBiggest rent increases in Auckland's more affordable suburbs
The more affordable parts of Auckland had the biggest rent increases in the year to September, Barfoot & Thompson says.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 05:13:04 GMTNumber of redundancies expected at AUT increases to 250, 9% more than forecast
Two hundred and thirty full-time staff were originally set to lose their jobs. After consultation, AUT has increased that number.