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Tue, 12 Apr 2022 09:00:00 GMTNo plans on the line for Taranaki tourist rail services
Kiwirail announces new travel packages and tours to encourage travellers to explore regional New Zealand. Apart from Taranaki.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 08:58:04 GMTHurricanes thrash Moana Pasifika 53-12 in another mauling for newcomers
Aspects of the performance left coach Aaron Mauger grimacing in the coaching box, and the end of their final storm week can’t come soon enough.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 08:41:32 GMTLet's Get Wellington Moving report shows broad support for mass rapid transport but divisions over car use
Let's Get Wellington Moving report shows public feedback is broadly in support of transport proposals, though disagreement over car use remains.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 08:40:00 GMTTwenty 21st century movies that will leave a mark (and where you can watch them)
OPINION: From a Brad Pitt western to Carey Mulligan's finest hours and a truly haunting end-to-our-world, these are films that will make you feel.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 08:34:36 GMTFatal motorcycle crash closes Lewis Pass road in the South Island
A motorcyclist has died in a crash that has closed State Highway 7 between the West Coast and the Hanmer Springs turnoff.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 08:10:48 GMTPolice want help to find missing man last seen near Te Papa in Wellington
Police are appealing for information about Isaac Andrews who was last seen on Tuesday afternoon.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 08:00:00 GMTCargo bike couriers pick up extra deliveries, with van drivers off work with Covid-19
Wellington's Nocar Cargo are delivering up to 200 more packages each day emissions-free, with other companies feeling the pinch as driver isolate or take time off.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 08:00:00 GMTModel railway club to showcase its handiwork to public
A chance to appreciate the craftsmanship of a club dedicated to model trains awaits.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 08:00:00 GMTFour Easter treats to try in Taranaki this weekend
Easter weekend is famous for being the one time children can get away with obscene levels of chocolate and marshmallow consumption, but there are plenty of options for adults to indulge in as well.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 08:00:00 GMTMen in Black: Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones' sharp sci-fi crowdpleaser turns 25
REVIEW: You’ll be admiring the special-effects (that still look quite impressive), only when you’ve managed to stop laughing at the one-liners.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 08:00:00 GMTFirst quarantine-free flights from Australia: What to expect
The first quarantine-free Australian travellers are set to touch down inthe early hours of Wednesday. Here's what to expect at Auckland Airport.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 07:48:07 GMTWinter tourism gets a boost with immigration move for new ski workers
Skifields have been given a lift by a Government decision to allow 275 skilled workers to enter the country ahead of the winter season.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 07:38:42 GMTStrong wind warning for Auckland, weather and traffic for April 12, 2022
Gusts of up to 120kmh are expected in parts of Auckland, with people advised to prepare for a "large-scale weather event".
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 07:18:22 GMTCovid-19: Omicron peak reached in every district health board area
Every district health board area in New Zealand appears to have reached its peak in the Omicron outbreak, but that doesn't mean the end of the virus yet.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 07:14:55 GMTAttempt to summon Russian ambassador 'not very useful', foreign minister says
Russian ambassador Georgii Viktorovich Zuev has been refusing to appear before the foreign affairs, defence and trade committee.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 07:00:00 GMTCancelled flight, delays leave traveller facing nearly $2k extra costs
A UK-based Kiwi is warning travellers to plan for the worst after a cancellation left him in limbo for two months and facing unexpected charges.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 06:53:25 GMTDOC investigating after Māhanga Bay occupiers skin and eat seal
The group arrived at the Wellington bay after police disbanded the Parliament occupation. Authorities are working through how to remove them from the site.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 06:50:00 GMTLive: Hurricanes vs Moana Pasifika - Super Rugby Pacific
Hurricanes get a bonus point in their eight tries to two win over Moana Pasifika.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 06:37:12 GMTWellington Water quadruples cost estimate for new wastewater pump
The budget for an important wastewater pump has increased to $24 million. Mayor Andy Foster has questions about whether the initial budget of $6 million was reasonable in the first place.
Tue, 12 Apr 2022 06:34:21 GMTSharemarket weakens as investors fear inflation, interest rate hikes
Investors are bracing for an interest rate hike by the Reserve Bank and a report on accelerating United States inflation.