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Sat, 16 Jan 2021 16:00:00 GMT
Woman calls for removal of disability beach mat after injuring foot, advocates defend it
Advocates for the wheelchair-friendly mat say they're sorry the woman was hurt but it was no reason to deny beach access to disabled people.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 08:29:20 GMT
Search for missing kayaker on Wellington's south coast stood down overnight
Police are asking if anyone recognises the red kayak which was found floating around 3.30pm at Tarakena Bay.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 03:59:33 GMT
Auckland man says he is traumatised by mistaken arrest
The innocent man says he was stopping to buy lunch with his young son and friend when he was arrested and held at gunpoint by police.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 08:30:04 GMT
Wet end to the holiday season as storms set to sweep across much of the country
Storms are set to sweep across parts of New Zealand this week as two low pressure systems are set to bring an end to the warm run of weather.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 16:00:00 GMT
Covid-19: Managed isolation soldier spoke of rape, military rule to scared returnee
A woman in managed isolation was afraid to leave her room after a soldier asked her “when was the last time you've been raped?”

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 03:14:29 GMT
'My daughter's death was preventable': Kiwi author shares grief of losing child to suicide
An Otago-based author who lost her teenage daughter to suicide urges parents “don’t be fobbed off” when their child appears to be struggling.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 00:25:48 GMT
Covid-19: Ministry of Health reveals 10 new cases in two days at border
The latest case update is the first since pre-departure tests for arrivals from the UK and US were introduced.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 16:00:00 GMT
How one family gave up corporate life for small-town Mokau
Jodie Death was sick of working in an office. One day she decided to do something about it.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 01:02:36 GMT
One person dead following Makikihi crash
One person has died following a crash on State Highway 1 near Makikihi in South Canterbury.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 16:00:00 GMT
Covid-19: How NZ is preparing for the biggest vaccine roll-out in history
Most experts are confident NZ is equipped to immunise our team of five million, but a GP fears it will be a "disaster".

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 16:00:00 GMT
The meth smuggler still fighting to clear his name
Sentenced to 19 years for NZ's biggest P importation, Guowei Deng missed his son's childhood. He hopes the Criminal Cases Review Commission will rule he's innocent.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 23:19:20 GMT
Unlocking the history of public toilets down under
Dunedin had no public toilets for women until 1910 and they had to "hang on or go at home", says 'Loo Lady' Alison Breese, who has unearthed the history behind the city's comfort stations.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 09:03:49 GMT
Two people flying from Auckland to Fiji test positive for Covid-19
New Zealand health officials are trying to learn more about the two cases who tested positive in managed isolation.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 08:21:17 GMT
Covid-19 means more Kiwi talent for Christchurch's famous buskers festival
Global travel restrictions mean there is more Kiwi talent on show at Christchurch's famous buskers festival.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 08:12:04 GMT
Search underway for Kiwi man missing after swim in Brisbane River
A land, air and water search is underway for New Zealander Tane Huffman, who failed to return from his swim on Saturday.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 07:44:30 GMT
New Zealand's top skateboarders descend on Christchurch for skate festival
Some of New Zealand’s top skateboarders visited the Garden City this weekend to showcase their skills at a newly formed skate festival.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 07:30:00 GMT
Game fishing season off to strong start at New Plymouth competiton
Nearly 140 Fishermen and fisherwoman of all ages made the most of the sun on Saturday at an annual fishing competition.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 06:29:28 GMT
Christchurch's recycling habits improve, but waste from hundreds of bins is still being dumped
For the first time since May, Christchurch residents have managed to get their recycling right. But 418 homes have still had their bins confiscated.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 05:38:18 GMT
Customs warns traveller over lack of Covid test
Customs has issued its first warning to a traveller not providing a negative Covid-19 test prior to departing for New Zealand.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 03:10:42 GMT
No room at the MIQ inn, except for the rich and famous, says immigration lawyer
Migrants who have committed years to New Zealand are calling on the Government to let them reunite with loved ones.



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