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Tue, 27 Apr 2021 02:20:03 GMT
'Saving money could've cost me my life': Wellington boatie rescued floating on pool noodle
Hamish McIlraith was kept afloat by a $4 pool noodle after his homemade dinghy capsized on Monday.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 03:26:45 GMT
Discovery restructures operations as it beds down purchase of TV3
Dozens of jobs expected to be impacted, including some at newest acquisition TV3.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 06:21:50 GMT
Government restarts bubble travel to Western Australia from Wednesday
The Government has lifted its pause on travel to and from Perth, effective midday Wednesday.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 03:00:57 GMT
Man charged after Hastings apple crate crash
Police say the the 27-year-old man was driving so fast he become airborne, clearing a fence, before landing amid a stack of fruit bins.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 04:03:07 GMT
Second tragedy for Christchurch woman whose partner was stabbed to death
Two years ago, Nyomi Coleman’s best friend was brutally killed. Now her partner is the victim of an alleged murder.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 02:04:27 GMT
Consumer NZ calls for investigation into sunscreen SPF claims
The watchdog wants the Commerce Commission to step in after seven sunscreens failed to meet sun protection promises.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 03:34:45 GMT
Coffee and customers flow non-stop for Christchurch couple's new cafe
Since opening their first business by the seaside in Sumner, the coffee machine has been running continuously.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:45:50 GMT
Witness describes seeing co-worker hit by car as she tried to help injured woman
A woman has tearfully told a court she was scared after she saw her co-worker Sagaia Kaisala fatally hit by a speeding car.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:56:54 GMT
Convicted murderer fails to overturn sentence of minimum of 15 years
Matthew Webber was only the second person to be sentenced for murder as a third strike offence, but still argued a minimum of 15 years in jail was unfair.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 01:34:28 GMT
Hawke's Bay serial groper Jason Trembath to be released on parole in May
Jason Trembath will be released with strict parole conditions after serving time for groping multiple women, including some who were out walking with their children.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 20:31:32 GMT
Boy with autism asks Children's Commissioner: 'Can you please come to my school & help me?'
An autistic boy has written to the Children's Commissioner telling him being excluded from school makes him feel "like I shouldn't exist".

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:02:36 GMT
'Pink' supermoon lights up New Zealand's sky
A "pink" supermoon is dazzling onlookers in Aotearoa on Tuesday night.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:00:00 GMT
Driving dispute in Taranaki led to punching and spade attack, court hears
A woman was punched numerous times in the face and her friend was smashed around the head with a spade following a perceived driving incident in Taranaki.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:00:00 GMT
Governor-General visits Govett-Brewster Art Gallery before sailing away on HMNZS Aotearoa
Before setting sail on the HMNZS Aotearoa, the New Zealand Governor-General knew she needed to stop by New Plymouth's contemporary art gallery.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 07:32:20 GMT
Councillors say Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt's article comments 'factually incorrect'
Sir Tim Shadbolt is refusing to apologise despite his councillors saying comments he made in an April 9 article about IT training were factually incorrect.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 06:58:19 GMT
Water still at the heart of Canterbury's key environmental concerns
Some in the rural community feel "unfairly burdened” by proposed rates hikes, while those trying to protect waterways feel the regional council should do more.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 06:44:24 GMT
Migrants join forces as deadlock galvanises action
Thousands of immigrants from different groups are coming together to advocate for better rights for migrants amidst long delays INZ’s visa and residency processing.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 06:37:09 GMT
Luxon backs call for supercity probe as part of local government inquiry
National Party local government spokesperson Christopher Luxon says an in-depth inquiry is needed to address many of Auckland’s growth problems.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 06:30:26 GMT
Four seriously injured in State Highway 3 crash, south of Whanganui
Four people were taken to Whangaui Hospital, three by ambulance and one by helicopter, after a two car collision near Whangaeho Bridge on Tuesday.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 06:23:55 GMT
Union: In-home healthcare inconsistencies a systemic issue
Trust is vital between vulnerable retirees and their carers, but there are concerns no time is being allowed to build it.



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