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Fri, 06 Aug 2021 08:55:40 GMTTokyo Olympics live: Ellesse Andrews powers into last 16 of women's sprint, Rushlee Buchanan and Jessie Hodges miss out on medals in madison
Rushlee Buchanan and Jessie Hodges finish tied 11th with Germany as dominant Great Britain take gold.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 08:15:33 GMTWellington today, August 6: Wellington warned to prepare for potential flooding, Wellingtonians win Arts Foundation Laureate awards
News and updates from around Wellington.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 08:05:34 GMTWellingtonians win Arts Foundation Laureate awards: Photographer Harry Culy and theatre director Nina Nawalowalo
Photographers Harry Culy and theatre director Nina Nawalowalo are the Wellingtonians being celebrated for their work.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 08:00:00 GMTJames Wilson ready for coaching test with Southland Stags during 2021 NPC
After a professional playing career that has stretched close to two decades and included over 250 games James Wilson is now testing himself as a coach.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 08:00:00 GMTILT Southland Art awards showcases variety
This year's Southland Arts Society ILT Southland Art Awards has showcased a wide variety of works, from high level installations and sculptures to more traditional life drawings and portraits.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 07:45:00 GMTApple's Ted Lasso, Neon's Obama doco series among great shows to watch
Everyone's favourite American English football coach is back, while a new, three-part series looks at the life and times of the 44th President.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 07:40:00 GMTVivo: Lin-Manuel Miranda's magic touch lifts Netflix tale to greater Heights
REVIEW: The Hamilton creator's memorable lyrics, trademark staccato delivery and innate sense of the rhythms of Latino life all come to the fore.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 07:30:00 GMTHow to Be a Good Wife: Juliette Binoche shines in treat for French farce lovers
REVIEW: Subtlety is most certainly not du jour in this fast-paced, somewhat chaotic period comedy.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 07:26:13 GMTWind gusts to 90kmh whip across upper North Island overnight Friday and into Saturday
More wild weather is on the way for the upper North Island, with gusts of 80-100kmh already being recorded.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 07:15:00 GMTManawatū Cyclones flog Hawke's Bay to secure semifinal
The Manawatū Cyclones have locked up a Farah Palmer Cup championship semifinal in emphatic fashion, thrashing Hawke’s Bay.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 07:06:03 GMTPalmerston North may get buses running more often, as late as 9pm
Bus services in Palmerston North are set for their biggest changes in years, with all options set to provide faster buses later into the day.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 07:00:00 GMTManawatū v Counties Manukau recap - National Provincial Championship
The Turbos turn on the style to beat Counties 39-21 inthe National Provincial Championship season opener in Palmerston North.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 06:49:55 GMTAuckland traffic live: Multi-vehicle crash on Northern Motorway slows traffic
An earlier crash is slowing southbound traffic on the Northern Motorway after the Upper Harbour Highway link.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 06:28:08 GMTMāori health expert supports mental health review
Incorporating a Māori worldview in mental health and addictions services will help tackle the mental health crisis in Southland and Otago, a Māori health and strategy consultant says.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 06:27:53 GMTWellington warned to clear drains, prepare for potential flooding ahead of heavy rain
The Wellington region may be in for its second weekend of heavy rain in less than a month, and Wellingtonians have warned to check and clear drains near their houses to prevent flooding.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 06:22:38 GMTSouthern DHB mental health service 'lurching from crisis to crisis'
Without investment to fix glaring gaps, the Southern DHB mental health system will keep lurching from crisis to crisis, struggling to stay afloat, a new independent review has found.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 06:17:37 GMTTokyo Olympics: Lydia Ko in a share of third as typhoon threatens tournament
The Kiwi shot the round of the day to power into the bronze medal position with a round to play.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 06:08:17 GMTJudith Collins promises National Party members unity as she launches conference
Judith Collins says the country needs National to be "fighting fit" and unified.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 06:04:39 GMTDeath under investigation in Western Bay of Plenty
Police have confirmed they are investigating the death of a person in Katikati.
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 06:03:31 GMTThe fitness class that's been running 60 years
A women’s fitness class is celebrating 60 years and Phyllis Way has been going along for 59 of them.