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Fri, 25 Feb 2022 09:35:36 GMT
Driver displays a staggering lack of situational awareness
Video has emerged from the USA that shows a driver running a red light. In front of a police car. And hitting... another police car!

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 09:18:49 GMT
Live: Citizens in Ukraine's capital told to fight back as Russia enters Kyiv
Ukraine's defence ministry says "the enemy" is in the capital. Meanwhile, higher than usual gamma radiation levels have been detected near Chernobyl after it was seized by Russia.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 08:58:09 GMT
Crusaders wing Sevu Reece joins franchise royalty on all-time try scoring list
Only Caleb Ralph and Leon MacDonald have scored more tries than Sevu Reece for the Crusaders.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 08:24:00 GMT
High Court mandate decision 'disappointing' – expert
Decision to set aside the vaccine mandate for a group of Defence and Police staff supports the wants of the few over the needs of the many, says an expert.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 08:05:57 GMT
Will Jordan magic propels Crusaders to hard-fought win over Highlanders
Fullback's brilliant try proves decisive as the Crusaders wrap up a 34-19 win in Dunedin, with Tamaiti Williams putting the icing on the cake late on.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 08:04:03 GMT
Former All Black and Blues great Joeli Vidiri dies on tragic day for rugby
On a sad day for rugby across the Pacific Islands and New Zealand, a second former All Black has died.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 07:38:23 GMT
Va'aiga Tuigamala tribute: Highlanders and Crusaders in moving moments silence for a 'beautiful man'
Highlanders and Crusaders pay an emotional tribute to rugby legend 'Inga the winger'. By halftime viewers are told Joeli Vidiri has also died.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 07:24:55 GMT
Police have 'serious concerns' about children at Wellington occupation camp, working with Oranga Tamariki
Police estimate there about 30 children still present at the occupation camp site in Wellington.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 07:02:34 GMT
Covid-19: Ministry of Health to abandon locations of interest in phase 3
In phase 3 of the Omicron outbreak, the Ministry of Health will no longer be publishing locations of interest.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 06:59:40 GMT
Historical human bones found at residential address in Christchurch
The investigation has now been taken over by Heritage New Zealand.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 06:37:48 GMT
Light plane lands safely on one wheel at Masterton aerodrome
The plane with one person on board had to burn off fuel before it attempted the emergency landing at Hood Aerodrome. The pilot was "rattled" but uninjured.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 06:30:00 GMT
Studio 666: Band's horror show a load of Foo-ey just for the Grohl faithful
REVIEW: Edited to 90 minutes and with a script that actually knew what an ending looks like, this could have been fun for young and old.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 06:26:42 GMT
Drag queen duo adding 'colour to a black and white community'
The pandemic, a lack of willing venues, and a lack of safety felt by the rainbow community in the Christchurch’s streets, have made bringing the drag scene to life challenging.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 06:20:00 GMT
Apple's Severance, Netflix's One of Us is Lying among great shows to stream
Ben Stiller helms a dystopian workplace thriller that's perfect for our troubled times, while a New Zealand-shot teen drama has finally made its debut.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 06:10:00 GMT
Dear Evan Hansen: How an award-winning musical became a Razzie-nominated disaster
REVIEW: A polarising central performance and character and uneasy mix of singing and spoken dialogue leave the viewer confused, instead of engrossed.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 06:08:14 GMT
Covid-19: Five deaths the new highest daily toll as Omicron takes hold
Today's five Covid-19-related deaths marks New Zealand's highest daily death toll since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 06:00:00 GMT
Natural health product company wins supreme business award
Alaron Products was named supreme winner, and two Nelson businessmen have been inducted into the hall of fame at the region's chamber of commerce business awards.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 05:52:25 GMT
Man who terrorised neighbours with gunshot and death threat avoids jail
The Northland man was sentenced to eight months' home detention for the ordeal which left his victims with post-traumatic stress.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 05:51:19 GMT
New Chums Beach trust gets $200,000 from Waikato Regional Council to help repay 'significant' loan
Waikato Regional Council gives $200,000 towards New Chum Beach project, to repay trust's "significant" loan from three individuals.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 05:50:52 GMT
Protections considered for dolphins in Dusky Sound
The Fiordland Marine Guardians have welcomed a ten-year study of the dolphins in Dusky Sound that researchers say provides a framework for future protections.



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