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Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:48:30 GMT
Cyclist critically injured in collision with vehicle
The crash happened between a vehicle and a bike on Christchurch’s Linwood Ave on Tuesday.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:37:03 GMT
Sky TV bosses tell staff: No more free TV
Sky TV staff are venting over a plan to cut long service leave and free TV subs, prompting an emergency meeting with the chief executive.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:20:06 GMT
Barbecue mishap sidelines Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox
The Kiwi golfer reveals the "boring" way he sustained the knee injury that forced him to miss two tournaments.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:11:59 GMT
Christchurch mayoral candidates debate trust, climate and student issues
David Meates says trust starts at the top, so he wants to end to petty politics. Phil Mauger wants to be a “very visible mayor”.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:01:14 GMT
Anti-fluoride group takes Wellington Water, councils to court
An anti-fluoride group takes a water company and two councils to court, asking for the reintroduction of fluoride to stop pending a full hearing of its case.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:00:00 GMT
Diverse writers to take over capital for literary festival
A rich array of writers will come out of their dens to celebrate literature at Wellington's Verb Readers & Writers Festival, which has released its programme.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:55:34 GMT
Married council candidates omit links to Voices for Freedom
They used to work full time for the anti-vaccine group, but their claims of stepping down are contrary to their continued work in the "freedom fighting" movement.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:55:13 GMT
Uber to compensate man $1500 after delivery no-show
Business owner Mike Morris is going to the police after a package disappeared en route.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:53:13 GMT
Patient, purposeful Hoskins Sotutu ready to seize his moment for All Blacks
Standing in for Ardie Savea, the new All Blacks No 8 has had to be patient, observant and sharp for the 10 months since he last wore the black jersey.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:51:48 GMT
Auckland cafe manager counts toll of break-ins after $8000 smash and grab
Police told the Auckland cafe manager that two of the four people who broke into his shop were 12 years old.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:38:50 GMT
Rare New Zealand flag that went with soldiers to Boer War up for sale
Wellingtonians gifted the so-called citizens flag to New Zealand soldiers just hours before they set sail for the Transvaal. Now it's up for sale.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:32:17 GMT
School climate strikers: We shouldn't have to pay $5000 to protest safely
Wellington City Council won't pick up the tab to protect students wanting to march to Parliament this month.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:28:15 GMT
Christchurch seeks bespoke plan after 'no' vote on housing density
The city council is writing to the Environment Minister after given the “proverbial finger” to the Government's housing intensification laws.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:13:54 GMT
Businessman: Stage two of Invercargill's streetscape work a no-brainer
A prominent Invercargill businessman has made a plea to the city council to push on with stage two of its multi-million dollar inner city streetscapes work for continuity purposes.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:13:45 GMT
No more masks, Hamiltonians 'stoked' to see people's smiling faces again
One hospitality worker had only ever seen the eyes of many regulars and said it was "really weird" trying to work out who was who without masks, but she was stoked.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:01:09 GMT
How other countries are easing off the Covid controls as New Zealand scraps Covid-19 restrictions
The UK and Sweden moved earlier this year to remove most Covid controls, while travelers to the US still need to be fully vaccinated.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Run-of-the-mill tourist attractions that are better with kids
Farm parks are just more subdued and smellier versions of the zoo, but kids absolutely love them.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:00:00 GMT
The Tiwhas flaunt Māoritanga on Auckland cabaret stage
Three Māori divas, The Tiwhas, celebrate indigenous and takatāpui identities with electric choreography and live music.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Empowering Māori teachers and leaders of tomorrow
The next generation of kura kaupapa Māori teachers are being taught at Massey University.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Emmys 2022: Where to watch the big winners
Five shows took home two or more prizes. Luckily, they're all availble to view in New Zealand.



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