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Sun, 23 May 2021 08:31:07 GMT
Serious two-car crash in northern Hawke's Bay
A diversion is in place at Mohaka Coach Road and police are yet to provide information on any injuries.

Sun, 23 May 2021 08:13:32 GMT
Samoan election turmoil: Speaker postpones parliament session, hours before new PM to be sworn in
Observers warn that there is no end in sight to the constitutional chaos.

Sun, 23 May 2021 08:10:42 GMT
Road reopens after vehicle catches fire leaving driver with critical injuries
A person with life-threatening injuries was taken to Wellington Hospital and has since been airlifted to Middlemore Hospital.

Sun, 23 May 2021 07:56:19 GMT
Seven Taranaki Bulls places up for grabs ahead of Bunnings National Provincial Championship
New Taranaki Bulls coach Neil Barnes is looking for a tighthead prop, lock, loose forward, halfback, second-five eight, centre and wing.

Sun, 23 May 2021 07:45:20 GMT
Last mass at historic Wellington Catholic church St Gerard's feels bittersweet
As Cardinal John Dew shuts the church doors for the last time, a hush falls over the congregation. It's a solemn way to end 113 years of services.

Sun, 23 May 2021 07:39:56 GMT
Mixed Martial Arts fighter Fau Vake dies after alleged Auckland street attack
The father of a young daughter suffered critical injuries in an alleged Auckland brawl.

Sun, 23 May 2021 07:34:26 GMT
Australian rugby league great Bob Fulton dies, aged 74
Former Kangaroos captain and coach dies after a long illness, and is remembered as one of the best.

Sun, 23 May 2021 07:27:03 GMT
Missing man with dementia found safe
Police appealed for sightings of 56-year-old Mathew Tihi after he discharged himself from hospital on Friday.

Sun, 23 May 2021 07:21:04 GMT
New Zealand dog trial event a success in Southland
Greenvale Dog Trial Club president Garth Cross says the week-long event in Southland was an incredible success.

Sun, 23 May 2021 07:03:35 GMT
Covid-19: The poor, the rich in a sick India, all are on their own
Rich and poor alike have been left gasping for breath outside overflowing hospitals amidst India’s Covid-19 outbreak.

Sun, 23 May 2021 06:57:30 GMT
Disc golf injury that could have cost woman her eye 'shouldn't have happened'
Moves are afoot to improve disc golf safety after a walker struck by a projectile at a Christchurch park received a serious facial injury.

Sun, 23 May 2021 06:36:30 GMT
Beauden Barrett's Suntory toppled by coach Robbie Deans' Panasonic in Japan final
All Blacks star largely kept in check, as former Crusaders and Wallabies coach banks another title.

Sun, 23 May 2021 05:56:15 GMT
ANZ Premiership: Central Pulse inflict first loss of season on Stars
The Central Pulse turn ANZ Premiership on its head, inflicting first loss of season on previously high-flying Stars.

Sun, 23 May 2021 05:49:08 GMT
Woman taken to hospital after fire in Timaru
An elderly woman was treated for smoke inhalation after a kitchen fire in a Timaru hous on Sunday, but Fire and Emergency NZ says the situation “could have been much worse”.

Sun, 23 May 2021 05:48:20 GMT
Community in shock at loss of historic North Canterbury hotel
The 111-year-old Waiau Lodge Hotel was severely damaged, but still standing, after a 2016 earthquake. A large fire has now ruined restoration hopes.

Sun, 23 May 2021 05:48:11 GMT
Tom Walsh well beaten by monster Ryan Crouser throw in Olympics buildup meet in US
Olympic champ gets within 11cm of long-standing world record, leaving Kiwi thrower with plenty of ground to make up.

Sun, 23 May 2021 05:34:56 GMT
All Blacks sevens hit Australia for six with clean sweep in warm-up for Tokyo Olympics
The All Blacks sevens dominate Australia in their warm-up tournament for the Tokyo Olympics on their long-awaited international comeback.

Sun, 23 May 2021 05:31:12 GMT
Grieving Gore Dad marches in memory of his son
Lachie Jones would have turned six on Monday. Police are still investigating his death three years after his body was found in Gore's wastewater ponds.

Sun, 23 May 2021 05:26:08 GMT
Covid-19: Fiji records 18 new coronavirus cases
There are 18 new cases of Covid-19 recorded in central Fiji, the biggest increase since the pandemic began in March 2020.

Sun, 23 May 2021 05:25:55 GMT
Who are Nelson's next deserving community champions?
Margaret Goff's work during the Pigeon Valley fires earned her a civic award. Who do you reckon deserves recognition for their tireless contribution?



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