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Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:38:43 GMT
Stewart Island seaweed breakthrough could unlock $500m industry
A scientific discovery that will allow seaweed to be grown commercially may fast track the seaweed farming industry in New Zealand that could potentially be worth $500 million in the next seven years.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:31:34 GMT
One person taken to hospital after crash at rear of New Plymouth police station
A car has taken out the station fence, crashing into a van within the yard on Vivian Street.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:17:32 GMT
Sony Bravia XR X90J review: Artificial intelligence, just got more intelligent
REVIEW: Sony’s XR Picture and Sound Processor is brilliant. It makes content look fantastic and it does it seamlessly.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:14:40 GMT
Missing 14-year-old in Christchurch found
A teenage girl reported missing from her home in Christchurch has been found safe and well after earlier concerns for her welfare.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:02:57 GMT
Woman seriously injured after being hit by car in east Auckland
The woman has been taken to hospital in a serious condition.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:01:15 GMT
Inside TikTok superstar Tayler Holder's seamless transition to music sensation
TikTok superstar Tayler Holder tells E! News why the time was finally right for him to pursue his ultimate dream of making music.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:55:48 GMT
Crown appeals against less-than-life imprisonment sentence for murderer
Plea for mentally ill man who 'sliced and diced' sex worker to be re-sentenced.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:54:04 GMT
Whanganui River taonga stolen during colonial siege is a step closer to home
The taonga, an obelisk made from the hull of a waka nearly 5m tall, is a monument to Te Mahutu, a rangatira of the Pipiriki area.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:48:58 GMT
Carrie Underwood's 2021 CMT Awards performance is something fans will want to remember
During the 2021 CMT Awards, Carrie Underwood teamed up with NEEDTOBREATHE for a special performance of "I Wanna Remember."

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:43:03 GMT
See Miranda Cosgrove revive her Drake & Josh meme in iCarly Revival's opening sequence
The iCarly revival's new opening footage was released on June 9 ahead of the show's premiere next week, and fans were thrilled to see Miranda Cosgrove recreate her beloved meme.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:36:54 GMT
Gossip Girl reboot's first trailer is even steamier than we expected
Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the Upper East Side, HBO Max's Gossip Girl reboot dropped its first full trailer on June 9 ahead of next month's premiere.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:31:05 GMT
Covid-19: Offering a cannabis joint as vaccine incentive fails to take off in US
Hailed as an innovative way to encourage vaccination against Covid-19, Washington's “joints for jabs” program is off to a rough start.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:19:22 GMT
Days of the Bagnold Summer: Inbetweeners star's directing debut a sweet delight
REVIEW: This is a charming mother-son tale filled with colourful characters, recognisable conversations and sometimes hilarious scenarios.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:19:12 GMT
US president Joe Biden to offer Republican Jeff Flake job of ambassador to NZ, according to report
A former senator famous for speaking out against Donald Trump is tipped to be offered the role in Wellington.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:18:14 GMT
Mt Hutt ready for snow sport lovers to hit the slopes
The Canterbury skifield is set to welcome its first skiers and snowboarders after heavy snowfall last week offered up a “dream start” to the season.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:17:57 GMT
Predator Free New Zealand marks five years working towards 'crazy and ambitious' goal
Leaders and key figures in Aotearoa’s Predator Free programme have gathered to review progress towards DOC's goal of eradicating introduced predators by 2050.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 06:58:34 GMT
Covid-19: Hunt on for source of Melbourne's four new Covid-19 cases
Melburnians will still be required to wear a mask outdoors as authorities scramble to find the source of infection for four new local Covid-19 cases.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 06:54:15 GMT
One person seriously injured in Canterbury highway crash
A motorist is injured and diversions are in place after a crash between a car and truck on State Highway 1, south of Christchurch.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 06:50:38 GMT
Runner's feet 'destroyed' after 100km run in gumboots for flood-hit farmers
Blisters, a bleeding nose, and exhaustion couldn’t stop George Black from running the distance of more than two marathons in one day for a good cause.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 06:46:10 GMT
Air New Zealand unveils new inflight snacks
OPINION: Mandarins and an unusual flavour of ice cream are among the options on trial. But is NZ ready?



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