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Sun, 11 Apr 2021 08:42:16 GMT
Wellington City Council failing on cyclist safety, audit finds
Wellington City Council has been scolded by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency for a poor track record of cyclist and pedestrian safety.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 08:35:11 GMT
Wellington's weird and wonderful descend on Newtown Festival after Covid-19 postponment
The narrow streets of Newtown were flooded with colour, and energy as crowds descended on Aotearoa's biggest free music festival and street fair.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 08:20:00 GMT
Super Rugby: 'Serious' injuries to Crusaders Jack Goodhue, Joe Moody; Hurricanes hail Ardie Savea
All Blacks duo face an extended period on sidelines, while Hurricanes skipper Ardie Savea awaits scans after bruising clash.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 08:17:13 GMT
Covid-19: Another Grand Millennium MIQ worker tests positive
There are four locations of interest in Auckland after a second worker at the Grand Millennium tested positive for Covid-19.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 08:00:00 GMT
Consent given for six-storey building in heart of New Plymouth CBD
An independent commissioner has given the green light to a planned six-storey office and apartment building in central New Plymouth.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 07:20:00 GMT
Tom & Jerry: Chloe Grace Moretz saves duo's live-action update from catastrophe
REVIEW: I'm still not sure about a cartoon where a “tiny sociopath” triumphs every time, but this tale had moments of invention, hilarity and heart.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 07:20:00 GMT
Mare of Easttown: Kate Winslet demonstrates why she should have done more TV
REVIEW: Clear your Monday nights this autumn because this slow-burning, small town character study is going to be appointment viewing.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 07:18:51 GMT
Southlanders remember the Duke of Edinburgh's visits
The Duke of Edinburgh is remembered as a gentleman who was keen to talk to people when he visited Southland.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 07:18:03 GMT
Wind not enough to put keen Canterbury concertgoers off
Kiwis from across the country flocked to the Selwyn Sounds music festival over the weekend, which had already been delayed once by Covid.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 07:00:00 GMT
PrimePort Timaru log yard upgrade nearly complete
The $8 million upgrade of PrimePort Timaru's log yard is expected to be complete within two months.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 06:43:56 GMT
Condolence book for Prince Philip set up in Christchurch
Cantabrians will be able to write their own personal messages in a condolence book set up following the death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 06:38:59 GMT
Business owners who team up to set prices now face prison under cartel law
New law, in effect on Thursday, will increase the penalties for price fixing, market allocation and bid rigging.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 06:26:53 GMT
Super Rugby Aotearoa: Crusaders sink Hurricanes in another golden point thriller
A massive Ardie Savea performance wasn't enough for Canes, as Crusaders again show their champion qualities.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 06:20:10 GMT
Weekend weather 'noticeably warmer' than April average across the country
Much of NZ is enjoying warmer than average temperatures for this time of the year. But it's about to turn for one part of the country.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 06:00:00 GMT
Teens to run cricket wicket marathon to score funds for mental health
A non-stop game of backyard cricket to clock up a full marathon is the next fundraising idea from teen who completed mammoth Marlborough Sounds swim.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 05:56:04 GMT
Amazon's win in Alabama over union is latest victory in power struggle between tech giants, workers
Amazon's defeat of a union organising effort in Alabama is the latest setback for workers who have been aiming to assert more control over the companies that depend on them.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 05:41:51 GMT
Man arrested after fleeing, crashing into police car in Auckland's Ponsonby
Police were called to reports of an assault on Ponsonby Rd. The alleged offender fled, crashing into a police car, and was later arrested.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 05:35:54 GMT
Bid to add iconic 1974 Commonwealth Games logo to Christchurch's Denton Park
The park in Hornby remains an enduring symbol of the 1974 games as the main facility, QEII park, was demolished after the Canterbury earthquakes.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 05:34:46 GMT
Hundreds visit Nelson's native sanctuary open day
More than 1300 visitors were drawn to the natural wonders of the Brook Waimārama wildlife sanctuary on Sunday.

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 05:33:35 GMT
Dry conditions prove challenging for ploughing championships competitors
Extremely dry conditions proved challenging for competitors in the New Zealand Ploughing Championships at the weekend.



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