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Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:00:00 GMT
The brutal truth of how Nelson ended up with derided gateway building
It's been the butt of jokes and insults but this 1980s gateway building is here to stay. Now some want to give it a more friendly makeover.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 03:02:54 GMT
Dads need to tell their sons catcalling and harassment is not acceptable, says parent
A protest by Christchurch Girls' High School students has highlighted the need for action on sexual harassment.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 02:50:04 GMT
Covid-19: Up to five-hour waits and long queues at Auckland vaccination centre
Family members of border and frontline workers in Auckland were left waiting hours to get their vaccine due to a last minute surge in bookings.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 20:47:37 GMT
New Plymouth crash victim learning to live again after husband died saving her life
Waking up under the bright lights of the Waikato Hospital intensive care unit, Lou Roebuck thought she was dreaming, but really her nightmare was just beginning.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 02:01:25 GMT
Victim of homophobic Auckland assault frustrated at 'slow' police investigation
It's been a month since Ray Gardiner was kicked, punched and stomped on until he passed out, but no arrests have yet been made.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 06:28:15 GMT
Canterbury DHB apologises for software privacy breach
A coding error which meant patients' private information could be viewed was “very unfortunate”, says director-general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 01:25:35 GMT
Covid-19: One new case of coronavirus in managed isolation, one historical case
Ninety-five of the 258 returnees who left an MIQ hotel where transmission is being investigated have tested negative, 25 others still to be traced.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:00:00 GMT
$50 million Māori trades and training fund produces four jobs so far, since June
Government slammed by Nats as too slow, 'indolent' on plans to boost Māori employment in face of Covid-19 impacts.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 23:56:17 GMT
Weather: Warm temperatures, heavy rain forecast for parts of the South Island
Much of the country can expect warm, settled weather this weekend, with Christchurch in store for 28C days. But rain is on the way.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 16:00:00 GMT
Spies catch out New Zealander working for a foreign intelligence agency
SIS spies have discovered a person covertly gathering information for a foreign intelligence agency.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 00:01:58 GMT
Foundations for troubled Auckland skyscraper finally signed off
The foundations of the tallest residential skyscraper being built in central Auckland have finally been approved after years of Investigations and repairs.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 08:08:34 GMT
Prime Minister unveils 4-metre-high conch shell at Pukeahu, memorial to Pasifika soldiers
A little shard of the Pacific Ocean taken to war has taken on giant proportions in new Pukeahu memorial dedicated by Prime Minister.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 06:51:22 GMT
Gisborne farmer convicted of 'crude but effective' $17.4 million tax fraud
John Bracken created false invoices claiming he had exported more than $133million worth of products to Pacific Islands.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 06:43:27 GMT
Memorial marks Pacific nations' support during world wars says PM Jacinda Ardern
A memorial marking the contribution of Pacific nations to military conflicts is unveiled in Wellington.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 06:42:33 GMT
Auckland Rainbow Pride Parade: third time's a charm for lockdown-hit event
Twice postponed due to lockdowns, the festival went off with a bang in Ponsonby on Saturday.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 05:08:48 GMT
Good Samaritan left with fractured jaw after being robbed and assaulted on the Crown Range
He was waved down to help with a cellphone torch, but was beaten and needed hospital treatment.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 04:13:49 GMT
Journalism 'industry legend' dies in Whangārei Heads water incident
Former NZME journalist and editor Tony Verdon is remembered for his attention to detail and finely honed news-sense.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 04:00:00 GMT
Lockdown, one year on: Matthew Di Leva, supermarket worker with autism, heads to Special Olympics
During lockdown, essential worker Matthew Di Leva kept up with his exercise by doing yoga and going for walks. Now, he's heading to the Special Olympics in Hamilton.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 04:00:00 GMT
The Father: An immersive, confronting, devastating drama that will haunt you
REVIEW: As impressive as his turns as Hannibal Lecter, C.S. Lewis and Burt Munro have been, this is undoubtedly Anthony Hopkins’ finest hours on film.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 02:00:00 GMT
Quiz: Afternoon trivia challenge: March 27, 2021
True or false? Rotten Tomatoes is a restaurant review website.



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