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Wed, 29 Jun 2022 08:46:27 GMT
Live: Māori All Blacks vs Ireland - tour opener in Hamilton
Ireland crash over for a try, finally breaking the Māori defence line in the second half.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 08:17:09 GMT
Start-up CarbonCrop pauses new carbon offsets after questions raised
Thousands of carbon credits were sold, but the Carbonz market only managed one day of trading before pausing business.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 08:01:57 GMT
Māori All Blacks and Ireland honour the late Sean Wainui in Hamilton
Sean Wainui's family was on hand as the Māori All Blacks and Ireland honoured him ahead of kickoff.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 08:00:00 GMT
More insurance trouble halts central Christchurch hotel repairs
Work to fix and reopen the former Rydges Hotel has ground to a “frustrating” halt in the face of another round of legal insurance wrangles.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:50:00 GMT
The Aussies have landed in Queenstown, with more on the way
With 30% of visitors at Coronet Peak and The Remarkables coming from across the ditch, some restaurants and bars are struggling to keep up due to lack of staff.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:46:55 GMT
Mother, sergeant, now medical student: On using grief to carve a new path
Leigh Albert knew she had a decision to make after becoming a widow at 37. Grief could swallow her whole, or she could use it to propel herself into the future.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:33:57 GMT
These are the most expensive places to work abroad in 2022
Hong Kong has been named the most expensive city in which to live and work overseas this year.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:29:57 GMT
Jacinda Ardern expected to speak on climate change and the Pacific at Nato summit
Jacinda Ardern will speak at the Nato Leaders’ Summit, after spending the night with the West’s most powerful leaders at a dinner hosted by the King of Spain.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:25:00 GMT
Peaky Blinders: Kiwi fans have every reason to be angry with Netflix's no show
OPINION: Everywhere from Nauru to Nigeria can watch the final series on the global streaming service right now. We have only frustration and mystery.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:24:37 GMT
Travelling band loses $60K worth of belongings after break-in at Wilson car park
Manager says they parked in the building thinking it was secure, but now think there's no difference between parking there and on the street.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:03:43 GMT
Government investigation into anti-queer discrimination at schools a 'top priority'
Associate education minister Jan Tinetti has asked officials to look into schools' policies on LGTBQI inclusivity, in a bid to ensure "all students are safe."

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Serving up proper Pacific Island food, once a week, from a garage in Blenheim
Samoan mother-of-six Tereise Maefia is putting her children through school by giving seasonal workers a taste of home.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Woman shocked from touching electrocuted sister says 'the soles of my feet still hurt' 18 months later
When Marilyn Corson's sister was electrocuted, she rushed to her aid. But when she touched her arm, she got a shock that caused burns from her feet to her face.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:00:00 GMT
The political risk with Wellington's new transport plan: Auckland pedestrian harbour bridge mark II
ANALYSIS: The last thing the Government wants is for its new plan to be derided as an Auckland Harbour Bridge pedestrian crossing: mark II

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Discover a porch made of bottles in this artist's quirky Warkworth home
Artist Joy Bell is celebrating the radical revamp of her home near Warkworth as she enters a new phase of creativity.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Programme encourages Pasifika youth to pursue medical careers
Fuelled by his mum's cancer diagnosis and medical treatment, Dallin Lemusu resolved to become a doctor to do better for his people.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:00:00 GMT
New ambulance donated to St John Feilding
The new additions to Feilding will make it easier for staff to attend callouts and for patients to access emergency care.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 06:59:09 GMT
Trainer who injected horse on race day banned for 21 months
Cameron Jones was busted by another trainer who spotted him with a syringe, and is the second trainer to be banned for injecting the same horse.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 06:55:00 GMT
Vape company apologises to Māori for Matariki promotion
The company has acknowledged its Matariki-themed sale was "culturally insensitive".

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 06:51:47 GMT
Pay rises of more than 6% for some Auckland local politicians
The salaries of local board members are linked to population growth and those in the booming west and south will see the biggest increases.



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