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Fri, 25 Mar 2022 08:36:51 GMTPerson dies after water rescue at Whangamatā Beach
Despite CPR efforts, the person was unable to be revived.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 08:19:21 GMTMoana Pasifika stun Hurricanes in golden-point thriller as Danny Toala becomes an instant hero
There were wild scenes of jubilation at Mt Smart Stadium as Pasifika rugby's decades-long wait for a Super Rugby win came to an end.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 08:19:05 GMTRecap: Moana Pasifika vs Hurricanes - Super Rugby Pacific
After scores were locked 19-19, Danny Toala streaks away for the winning try to make history for the competition newcomers at Mt Smart Stadium.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 08:17:25 GMTBlack Caps v Netherlands T20 abandoned without a ball bowled in Napier
Covers removal proved just a tease as rain again spoils a cricket international in Napier, leaving groundsman Phil Stoyanoff to sign-off on a sorry note.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 08:04:57 GMTCovid-19: How the updated traffic light system will work
Covid-19 rules will change at midnight. Here's what you need to know.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 07:50:03 GMTMeasures to protect preschoolers from Omicron inadequate, says public health expert
With winter approaching, children unvaccinated and no masks in use, ECEs could struggle to prevent the spread of Covid-19, experts say.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 07:45:00 GMTPachinko: Apple's heartbreaking and emotional new Korean series
REVIEW: With its star-studded cast and drama-fuelled New York Times best-selling novel source, this looks destined to be a mega-hit with audiences.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 07:21:17 GMTUFC Fight Night: Kai Kara-France wants a victory over Russian Askar Askarov to earn title shot in Auckland
He's travelled more than 30 hours for his biggest fight yet and if it earns him a title shot, Kiwi UFC star wants to fight for the belt in New Zealand.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 07:05:00 GMTBridgerton: No Duke, no problem as Netflix's hit romp's season 2 just as saucy
REVIEW: Certainly not taxing or vexing viewing, it just has an immersiveness in its world building, characters and corsetry that's truly addictive.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 07:05:00 GMTThe Spine of Night: Adult animated fantasy Lucy Lawless' agents told her not to do
REVIEW: The Kiwi actor lends her vocals to a naked swamp queen and shamen for this visceral and violence-filled nightmare, set to debut on Shudder.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 07:00:00 GMTVirtual doctor's appointment an option as GP books largely closed to new patients in Taranaki
Digital doctor’s visits may become more common as Taranaki GPs and urgent care practices find themselves with little room for more patients.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 06:45:00 GMTLive: Warriors vs Wests Tigers - NRL
Nathan Brown's team celebrate their first win of 2022 against the misfiring Tigers who look early wooden spoon contenders.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 06:41:13 GMTRemembering hoops legend Kenny McFadden: One of the greats to lace 'em up in NZ
Tributes flow as the contribution of the Kiwi basketball legend from East Lansing, Michigan, is remembered.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 06:35:53 GMTFlooding in Hawke's Bay less than expected, 'heartbreak' for some on East Coast
For residents along the east coast of the North Island hit by this week's weather, the clean up effort is just beginning.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 06:29:54 GMTAnti-mandate protests led by Destiny Church pastor Derek Tait to continue in Christchurch
The group is planning another protest at Cranmer Square, despite it being fenced off and the Government abolishing mandates from early April.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 06:08:03 GMTForeign Minister Nanania Mahuta says China-Solomon Islands security deal will not benefit NZ or Pacific neighbours
Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta says a potential deal between the two countries could destabilise the Pacific’s security and is "very concerning".
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 06:05:42 GMT It’s goodbye to goats in Te Papakura o Taranaki after 100 years.
After almost a century, goats are gone from Taranaki Maunga and the world’s longest-running goat eradication programme has come to an end.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 06:00:00 GMTCovid-19: Omicron wave peaking on East Coast
Infection rates continue to climb in rural areas with the East Coast of the North Island experiencing a peak in the outbreak.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 06:00:00 GMTMāori Party calls for Xero boycott over its founder's ties to ACT Party
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi says companies should stop using Xero, as its founder made a hefty contribution to ACT.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 05:48:00 GMTGovernment removes $60m carbon subsidy from Tiwai Point smelter in Southland
The Government has removed a complex carbon subsidy from the aluminium smelter.