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Fri, 17 Jun 2022 08:45:37 GMT
Medicinal cannabis grower hopes to disrupt the black market
Southern Medicinal says low overheads means it can grow medicinal cannabis for one tenth of the price of its competitors.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 08:24:20 GMT
Person taken to hospital after serious crash near Temuka
The crash just north of Temuka, involved two vehicles, and blocked part of State Highway 1 for more than an hour.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 08:18:45 GMT
Call for drivers to slow down after two endangered young kea found dead on road
The endangered parrots are a popular sight around Arthur's Pass village, but young kea Chickpea and Kuschla have been found dead on the road just over a week apart.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 08:08:37 GMT
'Celebrating who we are': Vibrant flocks and rainbow flags on show as Pride Week kicks off
We're here, we’re queer, and get used to it - that’s the message as Pride Week kicks off in Christchurch.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 08:00:00 GMT
Spirits high as Manawatū Jets embark on southern road trip
After taking a big scalp the Manawatū Jets feel as if they can compete with anyone.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 08:00:00 GMT
Hone Kouka shakes up theatre with '70-minute TikTok'
The acclaimed playwright's new show, Ngā Rorirori, blends a fun, dizzying mix of indigenous theatre, dance and farce.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 08:00:00 GMT
Dog collar 'tragic accident' warning to others
“Between him pulling and her pulling, either time one of them pulled, it got tighter, and tighter, and tighter” until the collar suffocated the beloved family dog.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 08:00:00 GMT
Farewell Spit - a fence too far?
Opinion: There's an ambitious plan to make Onetahua Farewell Spit predator free, but getting locals on board will be a key component.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 08:00:00 GMT
Why not? Waikato winery enters prestigious international competition, wins silver
The Ōhaupō-based winery was celebrating 100 years and the winemaker thought, why not enter?

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 07:47:11 GMT
Gun shot likely killed Dale Watene immediately
Southland man Dale Watene likely died immediately after being shot and was buried in the Longwood Forest soon after, a High Court jury heard.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 07:42:31 GMT
Labour Party president Claire Szabó to stand down in November
The Labour Party president was brought in after the previous president resigned, during a time of conflict for the party.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 07:39:11 GMT
Motorcyclist seriously injured after second crash on State Highway 2
A crash in which a motorcyclist was seriously injured after coming off their bike was the second north of Wellington in less than an hour.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 07:38:30 GMT
Businesswoman announces bid for Southland District mayoralty
Te Anau businesswoman Kirsty Pickett has announced her mayoralty bid for the Southland District Council.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 07:30:00 GMT
White men are being asked to be humble, not silent
OPINION: If men were slower to speak, and quicker to listen, we men would learn more, have our perspectives better illuminated and shaped by others.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 07:30:00 GMT
Ardern's Government risks drifting. Does it have the ability to right the ship?
OPINION: The economy is sputtering, costs are rising and post-Covid grumpiness has well and truly set in. Can Labour change the narrative?

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 07:30:00 GMT
Spectacular hillside garden was huge team effort
This Christchurch garden grew from the hearts, hands and minds of many.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 07:26:46 GMT
Southlanders need to be vocal on health services
Southern DHB board member Lesley Soper says now's the time for Southlanders to emphasise the importance of strong services close to home as the DHB invites feedback on the future of healthcare in the district.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 07:25:00 GMT
Wild and wacky brews to debut at Great Australasian Beer Spectacular in Auckland
Aucklanders will get a chance to try more than 60 new beers before they hit the shelves. Here's what you need to know.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 07:13:40 GMT
Fire service disputes claims of firefighters, but union backs members
Fire crews get creative in their stand on workplace conditions, but Fire and Emergency New Zealand have disputed some claims.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 07:05:00 GMT
Cha Cha Real Smooth: Apple has another winner in heartwarming, yet raw rom-com
REVIEW: With its terrific performances, memorable scenes and air of authenticity, this could yet provide the streamer with another swag of Oscars.



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