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Wed, 04 May 2022 08:56:02 GMT
ANZ Premiership: Mainland Taxtix score much needed 63-52 victory over depleted Southern Steel
It wasn't always pretty but the Tactix got the three premiership points on the road to move off the bottom of the table.

Wed, 04 May 2022 08:50:00 GMT
Meltdown: Three Mile Island: Chilling Netflix doco reminds us when life imitated the movies
REVIEW: This is arguably both a terrific true-crime doco and essential viewing for those captivated by 2019’s watercooler drama of the year Chernobyl.

Wed, 04 May 2022 08:49:10 GMT
Candlelit vigil held for 'great friend' and 'top student' allegedly killed by former husband in Sri Lanka
Described as a passionate activist and determined scholar, Apsara Wimalasiri's life was commemorated at the university on Wednesday night.

Wed, 04 May 2022 08:45:56 GMT
Comedian Dave Chappelle attacked on stage in Los Angeles
Video shared across social media appears to show a man tackling Chappelle on stage at the Hollywood Bowl.

Wed, 04 May 2022 08:36:59 GMT
The boy who could name every dinosaur: ‘We tried to save him,’ family says
Wellington-based family of Malachi Subecz say they raised the alarm with Oranga Tamariki, and shared photographs of bruises.

Wed, 04 May 2022 08:30:00 GMT
Drug dealer gets jail sentence delayed to complete rehab
A convicted methamphetamine dealer has a few more nights of freedom ahead after his jail sentence was delayed to allow him to finish his rehabilitation programme.

Wed, 04 May 2022 08:05:00 GMT
Star Wars Episode II: The much-maligned, Kiwi-filled Attack of the Clones turns 20
REVIEW: Sure, some of the dialogue and romantic scenes may be risible, but the action set-pieces, of which there are many, still look spectacular.

Wed, 04 May 2022 08:00:00 GMT
Taranaki silent art auction raised over $10,000 for Ukraine
A Taranaki art auction fundraising for Ukraine raised over $10,000, and there is artwork still available.

Wed, 04 May 2022 07:54:29 GMT
New Labour MP Lemauga Sosene dedicates maiden speech to her late parents
Labour’s new MP, Lemauga Lydia Sosene delivered her maiden speech Wednesday night, in which she gave her priorities as an MP as climate change, child poverty and health.

Wed, 04 May 2022 07:49:04 GMT
City of Colour: Auckland will be bursting with colour this May
Rediscover Auckland through colourful installations and sculptures.

Wed, 04 May 2022 07:48:08 GMT
One person critical, another seriously injured in Christchurch crash
Firefighters cut two people out of a car after it crashed in Bromley on Wednesday evening.

Wed, 04 May 2022 07:46:48 GMT
Tom Allen's chaotic Quizness has us asking, what happened to the great British quiz?
OPINION: UK formats were the envy of the world, but, as this latest TVNZ-hosted series demonstrates, now they're confusing, celebrity-hosted farragos.

Wed, 04 May 2022 07:45:52 GMT
Woman's body, car recovered from Taranaki river following crash
Two men have told how they tried to save the life of a driver after her car crashed into the Waitara River on Wednesday morning.

Wed, 04 May 2022 07:36:34 GMT
Company CEO critcised over 'misogynistic' comments about Nadia Lim
DGL boss Simon Henry made comments about Nadia Lim's appearance in My Food Bag’s prospectus.

Wed, 04 May 2022 07:32:40 GMT
Southland Fed Farmers members voice opposition to He Waka Eke Noa
Members of Southland Federated Farmers have expressed opposition to the alternative Emissions Trading Scheme, He Waka Eke Noa.

Wed, 04 May 2022 07:28:13 GMT
Simon Bridges: sometimes bold, but never beige, bows out
OPINION: The self professed 'young fogey' gave Parliament - and National - a warning but leaves after 14 years of politics with good grace.

Wed, 04 May 2022 07:20:55 GMT
ANZ wants urgent action on climate change, starting with its big customers
NZ's biggest bank says cutting off major customers unwilling to adapt to climate change would be a "last resort".

Wed, 04 May 2022 07:18:37 GMT
Serial stalker loses appeal to have convictions quashed
Serial stalker Kerryn Mitchell argued her conviction and sentence for sending letters to her victims should be reconsidered by the courts.

Wed, 04 May 2022 07:17:45 GMT
West Auckland scaffolder in stable condition after high-voltage electric shock
Jahden Nelson's mother said her son remained calm after being informed both his arms had been amputated as a result of his injuries.

Wed, 04 May 2022 07:05:16 GMT
Chris Hipkins hits back at opposition over claims Labour's not transparent
The Leader of the House says Labour has been far more transparent than National was when it was in Government.



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