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Wed, 27 Jul 2022 08:40:22 GMT
The Block NZ: Favourites take a massive fall in kids' room week
Review: Tough judge Jason Bonham gives Stacy and Adam a hard time - but look who's right on their heels with the best kid's room.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 08:22:06 GMT
'Fed up': Manawatū resident sick of constant flooding due to neglected culvert
A Manawatū resident is 'fed up' with local councils who are refusing to take responsibility for an overflowing culvert constantly putting her property underwater.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 08:21:43 GMT
Kamahl Santamaria scandal claims head of TVNZ news boss as review criticises hiring of key presenters
Paul Yurisich has stepped down after an investigation into the company conducted by an employment lawyer.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 08:11:10 GMT
Mum 'overjoyed' as missing teenagers turn up at school
The trio disappeared on Tuesday but were found safe and well on Wednesday.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 08:00:00 GMT
New Plymouth council ordered to fluoridate water, pro-fluoride campaigners rejoice
On Tuesday night Pip Abernathy was criticising her district council for removing fluoride. A day later that same council was one of 14 ordered to fluoridate.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 07:51:37 GMT
Few young murderers likely to qualify for jail term less than life
Sentencing changes would not have altered the outcome for three teen killers facing open-ended prison terms, or those like them, the Crown says.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 07:33:05 GMT
'Over and out from me': Dr Ashley Bloomfield's biggest moments
After 307 Covid stand-ups, arguably NZ's best-known public official is gone. Here are a few highlights from the director-general of health's tenure.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 07:30:00 GMT
This magnificent Taumarunui garden is full of unexpected surprises
Over 25 years the Bradleys have created an expansive and beautiful property that doubles as a venue for special occasions.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Cost of Living: Planning a wedding without blowing the budget
From door-knocking your favourite gardens to repurposing family rings and the one thing that's actually worth spending money on.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Greenpeace urges alliance against 'rush to open deep-sea mining'
Greenpeace is urging the International Seabed Authority to halt plans that would allow destructive deep-sea mining to begin – starting in the Pacific.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Inflation: How much is really the Reserve Bank's fault?
New Zealand’s economy is suffering from a 90s flashback – and not in a good way.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Call for council to release report on Caroline Bay waterfall
A Timaru man who was once charged with helping to maintain Caroline Bay’s waterfall feature wants the council to release reports proving it is unsafe before it is torn down.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Woman given 13% chance of survival after cardiac arrest saved by volunteer firefighters
Janene Gurnell went into cardiac arrest after an ankle injury caused deep vein thrombosis in her leg and clots in her heart and lungs.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 06:50:51 GMT
NZ sharemarket falls 0.2%, Restaurant Brands slides 9% after profit warning
The operator of the KFC brand was punished after delivering some disappointing news.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 06:47:13 GMT
Flooding and sinkhole 'sludge' at Christchurch school sees lessons move online
A double whammy of flooding and a sinkhole left Christchurch Girls' High School with no other choice but to move lessons online.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 06:46:06 GMT
Parents in disbelief after 2-year-old dies from rare autoimmune condition after contracting Covid-19
Ruby Edwards' dad says the almost 2-year-old became suddenly unwell, eventually testing positive for Covid-19.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 06:36:45 GMT
One person in hospital after assault in central Christchurch
Police were notified of the assault just after 5pm on Wednesday.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 06:13:12 GMT
SBS commits to keeping regional branches open
SBS Group has committed to maintaining its regional banks, as 144 branches dissapeared from New Zealand in the past two years.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 06:01:26 GMT
Murder accused's 111 call: 'I got all fiery, went home, got a gun and shot the dude'
“I just saw red, and I know I’m going to get in the s... for this," accused killer Lachlan Johnson told an emergency operator shortly after the shooting.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 06:00:00 GMT
Residents to fight proposed waste water plant in north Taranaki
A collective group of residents near a proposed north Taranaki waste water plant say they will fight the New Plymouth District Council to stop it being built.



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