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Thu, 20 Oct 2022 08:55:16 GMT
Person dies week after two-car crash in Mangaweka
The person was airlifted to Wellington Hospital after the crash last Friday, but has now died.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 08:41:20 GMT
Sparkles Jewellers owners shaken after daylight smash and grab
It should have been another busy day during the Diwali season. Instead, the Singh family is facing an expensive clean-up job after being robbed on Thursday.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 08:34:29 GMT
Red-hot SEM Phoenix crush NZ Breakers to snap their 3-game NBL win streak
The visitors had too much for Mody Maor's men to handle int he NBL matchup at Trusts Arena on Thursday night.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 08:03:37 GMT
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Dunedin
The critically injured pedestrian was taken to Dunedin Hospital by St John ambulance, but later died.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 07:59:52 GMT
Hundreds of farm vehicles convoy in Manawatū protest against ‘communist’ emissions plan
Tractors, utes and trucks, numbering in the hundreds, rumble through Palmerston North, protesting against scheme to tax agricultural emissions.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 07:46:08 GMT
Lydia Ko's back nine sets up a solid platform in opening round of BMW Championship
Three birdies and six pars in the second half of her opening round has put the Kiwi in a strong position.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 07:27:13 GMT
Aaron Hawkins likens losing the Dunedin mayoralty to a 'very public divorce'
The 38-year-old dealt with a lot of vitriol, and even stopped going to shows as the simple act of walking around town with his son often attracted abuse from strangers.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 07:13:09 GMT
Trespassers on a train overbridge cause train shutdown in Westfield, Papakura
Auckland Transport expects delays and cancellations as a result.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 07:03:12 GMT
Vocal protester wins argument about Parliament trespass charge
The trespass notice against Brett Power did not stop him being on the steps outside Parliament, a judge agrees.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 06:51:42 GMT
Te Whatu Ora criticised for ‘lack of action’ over dysfunctional emergency department
A frontline healthcare worker at Middlemore Hospital’s ED says staff continue to work under extreme conditions because Te Whatu Ora has failed to act.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 06:51:14 GMT
Toddler's death caused considerable distress among hospital staff, coroner hears
The death of a toddler created a heightened awareness of non-accidental injuries at the hospital he was discharged from ahead of the tragedy, a coroner has heard.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 06:41:05 GMT
Jacinda Ardern's plan to get Wayne Brown on side
Analysis: The prime minister has dispatched her ministers to Auckland, as the new mayor takes aim at the Government’s biggest infrastructure projects.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 06:34:24 GMT
Karen O'Leary says Celebrity Treasure Island a reflection of a 'sexist' society
Celebrity Treasure Island star says she had to quit to salvage any chance of a woman winning, and has a few things to say about the "toxic bully" on the show.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 06:23:56 GMT
Wayne Brown confident Aucklanders, and councillors, back his moves
Moves like urging Auckland Transport to focus more on cars and calling a halt to Three Waters reform have the backing of the people, the mayor says.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 06:13:36 GMT
Meet the newbie Invercargill city councilor with the key finance task
Invercargill's new mayor Nobby Clark and his 12 councillors have officially been sworn in for the next three years, including a first-time councillor who has taken on the key finance role.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 06:00:00 GMT
New Kaikōura subdivision to provide housing options
An 83-home subdivision planned for Kaikōura will include older person's units.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 06:00:00 GMT
From A to Z: Womad artist line up announcement covers from Afghanistan to Zambia
The Womad 2023 programme was launched at the Plymouth International hotel in New Plymouth on Thursday evening with the announcement of 22 new artists.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 06:00:00 GMT
Stars tell of ghostly encounters in the dead of the night
If you're waiting for a ghostly encounter at midnight, think again. 3am is the time to expect a supernatural encounter, say celebrities.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 06:00:00 GMT
Culture calendar for the Wellington region over Labour Weekend: Oct 21-24
Labour Weekend is jam packed with lots of arts events in and around Wellington.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 06:00:00 GMT
The only sure way to avoid long Covid is not to get Covid to start with
OPINION: In the United Kingdom about one in five people with long Covid report being ‘very severely’ affected in their daily lives.



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