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Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:21:42 GMT
Bell's deputy mayor resigns from his position in Gore
Gore District deputy mayor Stewart MacDonell has tendered his resignation from the role.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:12:59 GMT
Auckland's Franklin Rd Christmas lights turn on for first time in two years
Review: I got the chance to see the famous street, and I agreed – it lived up to the hype, even though I am not a "Christmas person".

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 08:35:16 GMT
Black Sox wear black armbands to honour Sir Murray Halberg at Softball World Cup
Softball side pause to reflect on Kiwi sporting great's contribution before beeating South Africa.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 08:28:54 GMT
White-hot Breakers dismantle the South East Melbourne Phoenix in Christchurch
Barry Brown Jr torched the Phoenix for 31 points on a night the Breakers kept on rolling in the NBL.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 08:08:34 GMT
Person seriously injured after assault on Wellington's Lambton Quay
One person has serious injuries and police are making inquiries to understand the circumstances of the incident on Lambton Quay.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 07:49:15 GMT
Man with knife and in 'agitated state' taken into custody at shopping mall
A man was taken into custody at Lynnmall Shopping Centre on Thursday afternoon.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 07:35:05 GMT
Canada beat United States at Softball World Cup after controversial call
Canada remain unbeaten but had to do it the hard way in a gritty comeback against their United States neighbours.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 07:31:54 GMT
Friend hopeful pilot of glider that crashed 30m into runway will walk again
Despite a predicted long stay in Christchurch’s spinal unit, it's hoped Wairarapa glider pilot Michael O’Donnell will regain the use of his limbs.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 07:17:55 GMT
Cameron Smith, Ryan Fox struggle as Josh Geary sits second in Australian Open
After a stunning season on the DP World Tour, Ryan Fox's end-of-year swansong in Australia is proving quite the struggle.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 07:00:00 GMT
A taste of old Japan: What it's really like to stay in a ryokan
The futons are comfy if you stack them right and the food is incredible, but the onsen can be terrifying if you're unused to public nudity.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 06:52:13 GMT
Scrub fire above coal storage in Lyttelton, Christchurch
Three fire trucks were at the scene of a fire on Sumner Rd on Thursday evening.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 06:50:00 GMT
Home improvements cost the Head Hunters gang their pad in Christchurch
The gang used criminal activities to fund a new bathroom and kitchen, a well-equipped motorbike repair workshop, a bar and lounge and new sleeping accommodation.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 06:30:00 GMT
The bad, ugly, and down right tragic music festival horror stories
From portaloo nightmares to broken body parts, Kiwis share the worst of their music festival memories.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 06:25:33 GMT
Police seize Christchurch Head Hunters gang pad
The Christchurch property has been confiscated under the criminal proceeds act - and police have their sights on an Auckland pad next.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 06:15:30 GMT
Australian metro projects pose threat to Auckland's City Rail Link
With several major rail projects planned across the ditch, it will be a challenge to find all the skilled workers required to complete the CRL.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 06:00:00 GMT
Ghislaine Maxwell: Filthy Rich: Why this watchable, mostly informative Netflix doco is hopefully the last word
REVIEW: Stripped of its gossipy tone and occasional awe at the circles she moved in, this is just another, fortunately brief, portrait of a monster.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 06:00:00 GMT
Palmerston North film-maker revives forgotten British sci-fi series
Arlo Macmillan will premiere a long labour of sci-fi love at the Globe Theatre in Palmerston North.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 06:00:00 GMT
Up to 700 new Queenstown homes could be lost, despite highest prices in NZ
The alpine town is the only place in New Zealand where house prices are continuing to rise, with the average home now worth $1.7m.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:57:53 GMT
Person dies in hospital after central Hawke's Bay crash
One person has died from the injuries they suffered in a serious crash near Tangoio earlier in the week.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:56:24 GMT
Taupō earthquake most likely to be followed by smaller aftershocks that will taper off
The chance of another quake of magnitude 5.0 or above in the next seven days has been put at 26% by GeoNet. So far 180 aftershocks have been recorded.



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