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Sat, 13 Aug 2022 07:30:00 GMT
How the Kelvin came about
Even with the Langlands hotel nearing completion, Invercargill's Kelvin hotel still stands proud.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 07:15:00 GMT
The Adventures of Pluto Nash: One of this century's biggest box-office bombs turns 20
REVIEW: Shelved for almost two years, it made back less than 5% of its US$100m budget on initial release. It's easy to see why audiences stayed away.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Man involved in gang rape of woman in her own bed deported from New Zealand
A victim developed anorexia and anxiety after a man and his friends raped her. He argued he shouldn't be deported for his children's sake.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 06:50:00 GMT
Live: Canterbury vs Wellington - NPC
Canterbury host Wellington in a second round battle of the old foes in Christchurch.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 06:49:28 GMT
Canterbury edge Waikato in thrilling rematch of Farah Palmer Cup final
Kendra Cocksedge scores a try with four minutes left as Canterbury pip Waikato in a rematch of last year's Farah Palmer Cup final.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 06:34:43 GMT
Two seriously injured in light plane runway crash near Murchison
Those onboard the plane, which is understood to have crashed on a private runway, are being transported to Nelson Hospital via helicopter.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 06:33:51 GMT
Saturday NPC wrap: Otago power to upset win over Tasman in Dunedin
Hosts lose Jona Nareki to another knee injury, but his replacement, Ray Nu'u, proves instrumental in knocking over the perennial powerhouses.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 06:10:00 GMT
Gone by Monday: Seven truly entertaining movies leaving Netflix this weekend
An anarchic look at the global financial crisis and a Kevin Costner box-office disaster are among those you need to catch while you still can.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 05:59:30 GMT
Kiwi student survives 12m fall in US national park
University of Otago student Anna Parsons' sister says its “nothing short of a miracle” that the 21-year-old remained conscious after breaking nearly every bone in her body.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 05:41:09 GMT
Brewing up a crafty hopsession in Southland
There's plenty brewing in this part of the country with sellout festivals and garage hopsessions galore.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 05:11:40 GMT
Four Seasons in harmony to tell the Jersey Boys tale
The strength of Act Three Productions’ showing of Jersey Boys lies with its four powerful front men.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 05:00:00 GMT
NZ Rugby boss Mark Robinson opens up on Australia, South Africa and the big challenges
Mark Robinson's challenges are many and varied as he negotiates a perilous path out of the pandemic. He sat down with Marc Hinton in Johannesburg to discuss them.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 04:00:00 GMT
Kiwi hotel owner hopes Solomon Islands' border reopening boosts nation's tourism
Sue Kennedy spent many nights worrying about the future of her hotels in Honiara, but she's now confident the tide has turned.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 04:00:00 GMT
What is the role of a mayor?
Would-be mayors are queueing up, 10 in Invercargill alone, to convince the voters they’re the best person for the job. But are we all clear on what that job actually entails?

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 03:30:00 GMT
How Julia Matthews keeps her (almost) all-white home clean with a toddler and a dog
Julia Matthews' secret weapon in her pristine two-bedroom colonial cottage: Removable covers and plenty of Napisan.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 03:13:19 GMT
Retirement 'Villageopoly': MPs shocked after playing fishhooks game at Parliament
'Unfair' retirement village contracts revealed at Parliament game-playing session.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 03:12:49 GMT
Destiny Church leads anti-government protest in central Christchurch
A police spokesperson said they were in contact with the organisers and no issues arose during the march.

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 03:00:00 GMT
Quiz: Afternoon trivia challenge: August 13, 2022
What year was the Queen born?

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 03:00:00 GMT
From surfer to super coach: Scott Robertson's rise to rugby stardom
He loves surfing, rugby and post-match dance routines. What makes the man who could be the next All Blacks coach tick?

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 02:58:25 GMT
'Disconnected': Youth who attacked retailers 'see no value in themselves'
Community worker says youth who attacked family-owned business in Downtown food court are disconnected from society and looking for a place to belong.



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