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Sun, 18 Sep 2022 08:00:00 GMT
Injured All Whites star Sarpreet Singh goes to great lengths to get healthy
Sarpreet Singh has left no stone unturned as he tries to get to the bottom of an ongoing pelvic issue that has kept him sidelined for five months.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 07:51:17 GMT
New record set for most expensive artwork sold at auction in New Zealand
One of Colin McCahon’s final three paintings has sold for $2.45 million.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 07:46:30 GMT
'Long overdue': New rules to protect NZ's most-productive farmland welcomed
Some 200,000ha of food-growing land has been converted to subdivisions or lifestyle blocks in the last 20 years. New legislation could spell an end to it.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 07:39:41 GMT
Police seek man who hit person with a tyre-iron in Auckland CBD
'We would like to hold this person accountable': Police appeal for information from people confronted by man acting 'aggressively'.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 07:00:00 GMT
CT scans funded for cancer detection in some areas and not others
Toni Vermeulen has suffered possible bowel cancer symptoms for years but was denied a colonoscopy – and has never been told about a potentially lifesaving alternative.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Blenheim boy immerses Aussie students in Marlborough's history
Edventure Travel co-founder and director Billy Penfold wanted to bring a school group to the land he "loves so dearly", his hometown.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 07:00:00 GMT
Nelson playwright going on tour, launching new book
Get "on your feet with Patterson's meat", and then hop on your bike to see The Bicycle and the Butcher's Daughter, a play going on tour around New Zealand from September 24 until the end of October.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 06:31:07 GMT
Body found after house fire in Auckland's Manurewa
A body has been found at a property in a quiet cul-de-sac in Manurewa after a fire overnight. Police are treating the death as unexplained.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 06:29:01 GMT
NPC wrap: Otago hand Waikato first defeat of season to keep finals hopes alive
Midfielder Josh Timu was the hero for Otago in Dunedin as the home side stayed in touch with Bay of Plenty, who smashed Southland.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 06:23:03 GMT
Queen Elizabeth II to be remembered in South Canterbury through memorial services
The Queen will be acknowledged with a gun salute and short memorial service at Caroline Bay, the day before the region’s three councils decide whether to move South Canterbury’s anniversary day this year.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 06:00:00 GMT
Cyanide to be used in proposed processing plant at West Coast goldmine
A company with an ambitious plan to produce 700,000 ounces of gold now wants to process the gold onsite using cyanide instead of carting it to Otago.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 06:00:00 GMT
Imagining an attractive future for High Flyers building and The Square
Students have imagined a vibrant and welcoming area in central Palmerston North at the site of the derelict High Flyers building.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 05:51:04 GMT
Southland Stags to finish NPC season without Marty Banks
Southland produced a spirited second-half effort against Bay of Plenty but still was on the end of a 51-24 loss, which has been marred further through an injury to its general

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 05:49:45 GMT
Parade's ageing floats get a sprinkle of Christmas magic
Superman's globe will turn once again and the elephant will move on its own at this year's Christchurch Christmas parade, thanks to a $50,000 council grant.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 05:49:32 GMT
Luck deserts Manawatū Turbos again in loss to Taranaki
Manawatū have now lost eight in a row this season.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 05:30:29 GMT
Age Concern South Canterbury providing opportunity to meet the candidates
For the first time, Age Concern South Canterbury will host two meet the candidate evenings, with the events’ organiser saying it was important its members were informed.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 05:11:44 GMT
Waikato triple fatal: Farmer heard 'no skids, no brakes, just boom'
The "awful" bang made him feel sick, and was the sound of third fatal car crash in the Waikato in less than a week.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 04:56:04 GMT
James Meager National's new Rangitata candidate
James Meager is National’s new Rangitata candidate for the 2023 general election.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 04:36:34 GMT
Tumbling to Paris: 20-year-old Wellingtonian to represent New Zealand at Gymnastics World Cup
Mathieu Clatin will be Wellington’s first male athlete in more than two decades to represent New Zealand in the Gymnastics World Cup held in Paris.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 04:32:21 GMT
Silver Ferns-Jamaica netball series to go ahead after passport issues resolved
Jamaica are winging their way to New Zealand to play the Silver Ferns after passport dramas finally resolved.



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