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NEW ZEALAND

10,000 patients could miss out on 'much-needed surgery'

19 May, 2019 5:00am
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At least 10,000 more people than last year are on track to miss out.

The medicinal cannabis growing operation at Helius Therapeutics. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Medicinal cannabis survey: How many Kiwis want access?

19 May, 2019 5:00am
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The results show a "groundswell of demand", medicinal cannabis industry leader says.

A contract has been awarded for the new Puhinui Rail Station Interchange, shown in this artist's impression, with work to begin in October. Image / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

$60m Puhinui rail interchange promises faster journey to Auckland Airport

18 May, 2019 5:00am
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Puhinui Rail Station will look very different by 2021.

Armed police were seen at the cordon around a fatal shooting in Otara today. Photo / Sam Sword

NEW ZEALAND

Witnesses describe dramatic aftermath of shooting

17 May, 2019 9:10pm
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A police officer was seen trying to save the life of a man who had been shot.

Mother and daughter midwives Jill Dale, 61, (right) and Eleanor McQueen, 30, work together at North Shore Hospital. McQueen is expecting her first child. Photo / Doug Sherring

LIFESTYLE

The place where every day is Mother's Day

12 May, 2019 12:18pm
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Make sure mum feels special every day, expectant mum and midwife Eleanor McQueen says.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex haven't sought a title for their newborn son, instead he's expected to be known as Master Archie Mountbatten-Windsor. Photo / Dominic Lipinski/Pool via AP

LIFESTYLE

What Archie's life could be like as cousin to the future king

11 May, 2019 8:56pm
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Little Archie's arrival could be the start of a beautiful royal friendship.

Helen Craig watches as her husband Colin Craig speaks to media in June 2015 in relation to sexual harassment allegations made against him. Photo / Nick Reed

NEW ZEALAND

Why women stay with men who hurt others

11 May, 2019 5:00am
15 minutes to read

Their other halves have murdered, raped or cheated - but these women stuck by them.

Celebrity chef Robert Oliver is host of a new reality TV cooking show with a difference. Photo / Faanati Mamea Photography

LIFESTYLE

The food revolution coming to Kiwi TV

5 May, 2019 5:00am
3 minutes to read

It's a different reality TV cooking show - less bitchy, more kind.

Emergency services at the scene of the Atiamuri crash which killed eight on Sunday. Photo / Ben Fraser

NEW ZEALAND

'Lost for words': The district where 16 have died in 34 days

4 May, 2019 8:56pm
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Something's got to change, mayor says, as deaths continue.

Three people are due to face court in Panama over the attack on Alan Culverwell. Photos / Facebook

NEW ZEALAND

Three arrested over death of Kiwi dad shot by pirates

4 May, 2019 6:19pm
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Murdered man Alan Culverwell's wife Derryn called on to also appear in court as witness.

Hayden and Alesha Begovich, with their children, from left, Eden Begovich, 4, baby Willow Begovich, and Latham Begovich, 8. Photo / Emma Steiner

NEW ZEALAND

Latham was given weeks to live. Now he's back at school

4 May, 2019 5:31pm
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Latham Begovich, 7, had a life expectancy of "weeks not months" without chemo, says mum.

Alan Culverwell and his wife Derryn and twins were attacked by pirates in Panama. Photos / Facebook

NEW ZEALAND

Pirate attack latest: Wife and children out of hospital

4 May, 2019 10:14am
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Alan Culverwell's stepson and good friend due to touch down in Panama soon.

The Culverwell family were on what was supposed to be a dream holiday aboard their new boat. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Killed by pirates: Kiwi dad shot at 'very close range'

4 May, 2019 5:00am
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One of the couple's two children was also hurt when pirates boarded the family's boat.

Police are still hunting one man after an armed robbery at the Tikipunga Tavern. Photo / Michael Cunningham

NEW ZEALAND

'That's my team in there': Bar owner runs into danger

20 Apr, 2019 7:30pm
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Patrons had wrestled a loaded gun from a man just before Harmeet Batra arrived.

Henare Hadfield along with his family were hit by a drunk driver. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

Grieving father who lost half his family admits previously drink driving

20 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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He could've once been the driver who hurt others, says dad who lost half his family.

Willow Dando helped save her own life after falling into the family pool, after learning water survival skills. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

'Mummy, I bounced to breathe': Tot's pool survival

7 Apr, 2019 7:12am
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When Willow Dando fell in the pool she didn't know how to swim - but she knew what to do

Construction is underway for the development of the America's Cup village at the Auckland Viaduct. Photo / Dean Purcell

SPORT

First look at $250m America's Cup village development

6 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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Almost $250 million of your money's being spent - find out how.

Henare Hadfield says he has to forgive the driver charged over the deaths of his fiancee and their daughter so he can focus on caring for his baby son. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

Crash dad's plea: 'I don't want to see broken families like mine'

6 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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Baby Te Tairawhiti's first words after the crash that killed his mum were: 'Mum and Dad'.

NEW ZEALAND

In Lisa's footsteps: Parents retrace daughter's journey

31 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Before Lisa Clark died aged 40, she told her dad: 'I don't want to be forgotten'.

BUSINESS

Here comes the luxury pop-up wedding

31 Mar, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Aim as much about cutting couple's stress levels, as about cutting the wedding bill.

The fire is on Rangiora Woodend Rd, near State Highway 1, north of Christchurch. Image / Google Earth

NEW ZEALAND

Major fire at Woodend, near Christchurch

30 Mar, 2019 2:53pm
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One property is threatened by the fire, which has a 1km wide front.

Two of the mourners at the Hagley Park, Christchurch, memorial service for the victims of the mosque shootings. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

Two cities come together to mourn mosque victims

30 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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The challenge was also laid - embrace diversity to stop terror ever happening again.

Guoquan Wu, also known as Laurence Wu, hasn't been seen since March 10. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Family from China hire chopper to search for missing man

28 Mar, 2019 12:20pm
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Laurence Wu had recently broken up with his girlfriend before his disappearance.

Hone Harawira's initial reaction to a request to go fishing with Don Brash for charity was

NEW ZEALAND

For reel: Hone Harawira and Don Brash plan fishing trip

24 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Hopefully the only ones in the water on the unlikely outing remain the fish.

Oscar the 73kg New Foundland cools off in the water at the Wynyard Quarter at the Bring your Doggie afternoon. The warm weather is set to continue this week. Photo / Chris Loufte

NEW ZEALAND

Warm week ahead as summer sizzles on

24 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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A front will bring some wet weather mid-week, but it'll stay warm.

All Black Sonny Bill Williams poses with Ahmad Feroz, who survived the mosque shootings. Williams visited survivors in Christchurch Hospital. Photo / Kai Schwoerer / Getty

SPORT

Sonny Bill Williams visits mosque shooting victims

23 Mar, 2019 4:57pm
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The All Blacks star has lent his support to those hurt in the terrorist attack.

War Horse is a play about power of friendship and love, and it's coming to Auckland. Photo / Supplied

ENTERTAINMENT

War Horse an 'anthem of peace'

23 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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The message of War Horse is as relevant now as a century ago.

AUT students Levonne Heka, Summer Tomai and Vaivasa Ualesi at Auckland Domain last evening. Photo / Cherie Howie

NEW ZEALAND

Thousands mourn mosque shooting victims at Auckland vigil

23 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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They came together at Auckland Domain to share their grief.

Amjad Hamid, who is missing presumed dead in the Christchurch mosque shootings. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Doctor's family: 'We believe he's dead'

16 Mar, 2019 6:36pm
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Amjad Hamid moved to New Zealand for a better life, his wife says.

Flowers have been left outside mosques in Auckland this morning. Photo / Jason Oxenham

NEW ZEALAND

'Love will overpower all' - Auckland community mourns alongside Christchurch

16 Mar, 2019 12:47pm
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Kiwis are showing their support for the Muslim community following yesterday's atrocity.

Police Association president Chris Cahill has already flown to Christchurch to support police officers following today's massacre at two mosques in the city. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

'This will be the toughest thing they've had to deal with'

15 Mar, 2019 8:51pm
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Police are trained to deal with trauma, but nothing could've prepared them for today.

Police block the road near the shooting at a mosque in Linwood, Christchurch. Photo / AP

NEW ZEALAND

'They pulled three guns, maybe four, from the car'

15 Mar, 2019 7:16pm
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Witness describes moment hero policemen arrested man following Christchurch massacre.

Police stand outside a mosque in central Christchurch following a mass shooting. Photo / AP

NEW ZEALAND

'Don't watch the gunman's video' - clinical psychologist

15 Mar, 2019 5:26pm
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Watching footage of massacre is traumatising and voyeuristic,so don't do it, expert says.

Still from video showing the moment police arrest a man after ramming his car off the road. Photos / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Captured: The moment armed police hauled gunman from car

15 Mar, 2019 4:13pm
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One officer appeared to strike the person with their gun during the incident.

NEW ZEALAND

Mosque shootings: Gunman 'had magazines strapped to his legs'

15 Mar, 2019 3:04pm
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The gunman was also wearing a uniform, mosque-goers told a neighbour.

The unwanted comments were made by a driver on a Ritchies bus, the woman said. File photo / Michael Craig

NEW ZEALAND

'You're looking yummy': Woman's shock at bus driver's comments

9 Mar, 2019 6:40pm
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Passenger wants bus driver taken off route after she says he sexually harassed her.

Murdoch McLennan in his Parnell antiques shop. Photo / Michael Craig

BUSINESS

'I'm a finished, washed-up antique dealer'

9 Mar, 2019 8:55am
4 minutes to read

TV show Antiques Roadshow started the death knell for antique shops, retiring owner says.

SPORT

Heartbreaking farewell for Blues prop

8 Mar, 2019 4:55pm
3 minutes to read

The partner of Mike Tamoaieta says she'll "forever be proud" of him.

Mike Tamoaieta, pictured in January 2018. Photo / Michael Bradley / Getty Images

SPORT

Blues prop Mike Tamoaieta farewelled in Auckland

8 Mar, 2019 2:51pm
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The rugby player died suddenly a week ago, aged 23.

Invercargill mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt is surrounded by icons of Southland in this pop-art inspired modem designed for charity. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Mayoral mug on modem for charity

3 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Sir Tim Shadbolt turns modem-model to put food in kids' mouths.

More women have come forward to share stories of unwanted sexual touching while on flights. Photo / 123RF

NEW ZEALAND

'I sat there and silently cried': Kiwis share shocking indecent assault travel stories

2 Mar, 2019 11:28pm
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On a bus and on plane journeys, the women's experiences were terrifying.

It has been five years since the MH370 disappeared. Inset: Danice Weeks with her children - JacK (left) and Lincoln (right).

NEW ZEALAND

MH370 five years on: 'My son asks when he can see his dad'

2 Mar, 2019 9:42pm
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Danica Weeks won't fly without her sons, so they're not orphaned if her plane crashes.

Police examine the scene in Pukemiro where a person died last night after a fight. Photo / Doug Sherring

NEW ZEALAND

Fight in rural settlement leaves one dead

2 Mar, 2019 11:10am
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A neighbour has described the incident as "pretty graphic".

Miriama McDowell with daughter Hero Fraser. Photo / Dean Purcell

ENTERTAINMENT

Actor role model for Kiwi working mums

2 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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She brings her toddler to rehearsals, and company pays for childcare during performances.

Chelle Tucker and her best mate George. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

For George: 'The trail I pound for the love of a hound'

24 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Chelle Tucker will run more than 120km for dogs like her beloved George.

Warriors star Jazz Tevaga has spoken about how a seat belt helped saved his life in a car crash. Photo / Supplied

SPORT

'I could've easily taken both their lives': Warrior's message after crash

17 Feb, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

League star reckons he would've gone through the windscreen if not for his seat belt.

A young Mike McRoberts, before he was a leading broadcaster. Photo / supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Letter to my 18-year-old self

17 Feb, 2019 5:00am
16 minutes to read

Well known Kiwis give their younger selves some advice.

Ted Ford is a volunteer at Appleby near one of the danger zones where residents still can't go home. Photo / Tim Cuff

NEW ZEALAND

Big Read: Into the darkness - the Nelson night fighters

13 Feb, 2019 8:44pm
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Cherie Howie spends a shift with the fire crews who clock in after the sun goes down.

Firefighters and helicopters battle the flames near Pigeon Valley. Photo /Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Tasman fires: Heroics, heartbreak in burning landscape

13 Feb, 2019 5:00am
7 minutes to read

Cherie Howie tells of charred properties and disrupted lives as the battle goes on.

Nelson Firefighters continue to try and keep the fires at bay.

NEW ZEALAND

Civil Defence gives latest on Nelson fires

12 Feb, 2019 3:52pm
10 minutes to read

Fighting the blaze will take weeks, if not months, fire chief warns today.

A helicopter is using a monsoon bucket dropping water on a flare-up in the Tasman bush fire in the Teapot Valley near Wakefield. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Nelson fires could still be burning in March

11 Feb, 2019 12:10pm
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Wakefield evacuees could return home tonight, dew and high humidity helping firefighters.

Wakefield evacuee Terry Coleman, with dogs Bella, left, and Kobe, at his temporary camp in a paddock near Nelson. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Tasman fires: 'Our home is not far away from the fire. Everybody's worried'

10 Feb, 2019 3:36pm
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Terry Coleman isn't sure if he'll have a home to go back to.

Volunteers Anna Perry-Smith, left, and Janine Thompson in their temporary supermarket of donated goods for fire evacuees at the Nelson Suburbs football club. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

Community rallies to help fire evacuees

10 Feb, 2019 3:16pm
4 minutes to read

Loo roll in the changing room, cornflakes in the bar:The clubroom-turned-free supermarket.

Ariel Chuang and Sian Evans, in Paris after they became engaged. Photo / Supplied

LIFESTYLE

Valentine's Day special: When I popped the question ...

10 Feb, 2019 5:00am
5 minutes to read

Annoying your partner as you sneakily arrange a marriage proposal isn't the best start.

Firefighters work to contain the edges of the Tasman bush fires at Teapot Valley near Nelson. Photo / Mark Mitchell

NEW ZEALAND

'Could take weeks to put out': Firefighters doing it tough inside cordon

10 Feb, 2019 5:00am
3 minutes to read

It's not exciting, it's not glamorous and it's certainly not easy.

NEW ZEALAND

'Our house is surrounded with black': Evacuated residents' mad dash

9 Feb, 2019 4:13pm
7 minutes to read

Affected residents speak about being evacuated and helping out on the home front.

Tension has to be just right in the set up for the high wire act in Cirque du Soleil's Kooza. Costumes by Marie-Chantelle Vaillancourt. Photo / Matt Beard

ENTERTAINMENT

Peek behind the curtain: An inside look at life with Cirque du Soleil

9 Feb, 2019 5:00am
5 minutes to read

Go backstage at Cirque du Soleil's Kooza, coming to Auckland this month.

Ghislain Ramage, in a costume by Marie-Chantelle Vaillancourt, performs several roles in Cirque du Soleil's Kooza. Photo/Matt Beard

ENTERTAINMENT

Meet the Cirque du Soleil Kooza artist who will mesmerise you

9 Feb, 2019 5:00am
3 minutes to read

It's 18kg and a taskmaster, but Ghislain Ramage wouldn't be without his circus partner.

The heatwave is over, but it'll still be warm for some this week. Photo / Dean Purcell

NEW ZEALAND

Waitangi Day weather: Cool in south, warm in north

3 Feb, 2019 5:00am
2 minutes to read

It's a mixed bag weather-wise for our national day.

Jai Costello, with his parents Kayla Mackenzie and Anton Costello. The family spoke about Jai's throat condition to encourage people to support a Ronald McDonald House fundraiser. Photo / Alan Gibson

NEW ZEALAND

A second home: The boy who has had almost 100 surgeries

2 Feb, 2019 6:53pm
3 minutes to read

Parents had newborn and redundancy to deal with when he was rushed to hospital.

Emergency services, including the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter, at the scene of the Bombay crash. Photo / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust

NEW ZEALAND

Tragic day: Three dead, 13 hurt in vehicle incidents

2 Feb, 2019 6:40pm
4 minutes to read

Police confirmed a third death tonight, in a black day around the country.

Matilda Rice and Art Green don't mind their commute to Auckland from Warkworth - there's podcasts, music, audiobooks and, sometimes, each other to listen to. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

Taking the long road: The rise of the supercommuter

2 Feb, 2019 5:00am
15 minutes to read

Thousands travel from outside Auckland to work in the city. We meet some of them.