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Future of Takahē at bird sanctuary safe, but others up in the air
Christchurch

Future of Takahē at bird sanctuary safe, but others up in the air

26 public submissions to revitalise the park were made in just 48 hours.

18 Jul 02:06 AM
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Couple saves riverside mansion that was ‘left to rot’

Renovation addicts turn neglected estate into a dream home.

18 Jul 02:05 AM
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Anti‑corruption taskforce launched, but what will it actually do?

Three key threats cited as fraud experts spearhead new taskforce.

18 Jul 02:00 AM

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The Country: Is Winston more popular than ever?
New Zealand

The Country: Is Winston more popular than ever?

Winston Peters, Bryce McKenzie, Chris Brandolino, and Zoe Carter.

18 Jul 01:54 AM
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Timeline: What we know about Trump and Epstein
World

Timeline: What we know about Trump and Epstein

New York Times: Their past relationship is under scrutiny.

18 Jul 01:52 AM
Khandallah murder accused interrupts Crown closing with loud outburst
Wellington

Khandallah murder accused interrupts Crown closing with loud outburst

18 Jul 01:20 AM
'Now or never': Damon Harvey running for mayor of Hastings
New Zealand

'Now or never': Damon Harvey running for mayor of Hastings

18 Jul 01:14 AM
Identity of concrete worker fatally run over by own truck revealed
New Zealand

Identity of concrete worker fatally run over by own truck revealed

18 Jul 01:11 AM
New US intel: Iran's Fordow site badly damaged
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World

New US intel: Iran's Fordow site badly damaged

18 Jul 01:08 AM
Police seek identity of mystery man photographed near Auckland church blaze
New Zealand

Police seek identity of mystery man photographed near Auckland church blaze

Eight fire trucks were on the scene at the peak of the blaze at St Mary's Catholic Church.

18 Jul 01:07 AM
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Substack raises $168m, betting on subscriptions but coming around to ads
Business

Substack raises $168m, betting on subscriptions but coming around to ads

New York Times: Despite previous criticism, Substack plans to get deeper into advertising.

18 Jul 01:03 AM
'Real effects on community': Police warn as poachers face court
Crime

'Real effects on community': Police warn as poachers face court

Police stress the importance of having a firearms license and permission to hunt.

18 Jul 01:00 AM
Sensors for real-time flood alerts installed on Havelock North streams
New Zealand

Sensors for real-time flood alerts installed on Havelock North streams

Residents can access a dashboard for stream data, starting in September.

18 Jul 12:51 AM
Underslip reduces highway to one lane in BoP
New Zealand

Underslip reduces highway to one lane in BoP

The slip worsened after heavy rain this month.

18 Jul 12:51 AM
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Māori string game inspires stunning light display in Auckland
New Zealand

Māori string game inspires stunning light display in Auckland

The light sculpture plays on the traditional weaving forms of the string game whai.

18 Jul 12:33 AM
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Prosecutor fired by Trump calls fear the ‘tool of a tyrant’
World

Prosecutor fired by Trump calls fear the ‘tool of a tyrant’

New York Times: Maurene Comey is the daughter of James Comey, a former FBI director.

18 Jul 12:26 AM
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Late show: 4 years on, where is taxpayer-funded Chlöe Swarbrick film? NZ v Oz - who has best TV ad?
Media Insider

Late show: 4 years on, where is taxpayer-funded Chlöe Swarbrick film? NZ v Oz - who has best TV ad?

Massive shake-up in outdoor advertising; Ex-MediaWorks boss sells up; Beacons winners.

18 Jul 12:22 AM
Stanford announces two new Akl school locations, $120m for classrooms at 24 campuses
Politics
|Updated

Stanford announces two new Akl school locations, $120m for classrooms at 24 campuses

Two new schools are to be built, in Pōkeno and Chapel Downs.

18 Jul 12:21 AM
Andrew Tate accused of sexually assaulting influencer
World

Andrew Tate accused of sexually assaulting influencer

Telegraph: Canadian YouTuber claims she was strangled by Tate after night out in Romania.

18 Jul 12:11 AM
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All Blacks v France: Where the game will be won and why Love is the key
All Blacks
|Updated

All Blacks v France: Where the game will be won and why Love is the key

Liam Napier analyses where the third match could be won and lost.

18 Jul 12:08 AM
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'Live her dream': Rising rugby star to miss team's final
New Zealand

'Live her dream': Rising rugby star to miss team's final

Rotorua’s Jordyn Tihore will be heading to South Africa with the Black Ferns XV instead.

18 Jul 12:06 AM
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Hate exercising? Factoring in your personality type could help
Lifestyle

Hate exercising? Factoring in your personality type could help

"The best exercise is the one you will do."

18 Jul 12:00 AM
‘Our phones were dead’: Injured teen hiker recounts dramatic night rescue
Christchurch

‘Our phones were dead’: Injured teen hiker recounts dramatic night rescue

The Sunday night walk turned into a search and rescue mission to locate two teenagers.

18 Jul 12:00 AM
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Clothing store’s vote of confidence in capital's struggling economy
Wellington
|Updated

Clothing store’s vote of confidence in capital's struggling economy

The premium menswear retailer has expanded while others nearby have shut up shop.

18 Jul 12:00 AM
In US legally since 1999, thousands of immigrants have 60 days to leave
World

In US legally since 1999, thousands of immigrants have 60 days to leave

Homeland Security says programme ending as 'conditions have improved' in those countries.

17 Jul 11:59 PM
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'Pyrrhic victory': Waipareira Trust wins legal point but fails to quash charity deregistration notice
Business

'Pyrrhic victory': Waipareira Trust wins legal point but fails to quash charity deregistration notice

The Waipareira Trust argued the Charities Board was improperly constituted.

17 Jul 11:59 PM
'Forever 11': Young cyclist killed by intoxicated driver who was angry at boyfriend
New Zealand

'Forever 11': Young cyclist killed by intoxicated driver who was angry at boyfriend

Terina Pineaha was drink-driving, high on meth and in a rage when she killed the girl.

17 Jul 11:43 PM
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Air India crash: Boeing 787 fuel control switch probe finds no issues
Airlines

Air India crash: Boeing 787 fuel control switch probe finds no issues

Investigation details disclosed to pilots after switches face srutiny.

17 Jul 11:36 PM
54 people killed in 24 hours of heavy monsoon rain in Pakistan
World

54 people killed in 24 hours of heavy monsoon rain in Pakistan

Torrential rains caused urban flooding, house collapses in Punjab province.

17 Jul 11:25 PM
Slashed US aid showing impact, as Congress codifies cuts
World

Slashed US aid showing impact, as Congress codifies cuts

'We will not be lectured about the issue of food aid,' says State Dept spokeswoman.

17 Jul 11:16 PM
Senate approves Trump’s bill to cut spending, sending it to the House
World

Senate approves Trump’s bill to cut spending, sending it to the House

The legislation hands the Trump administration a victory in its ongoing power struggle.

17 Jul 11:16 PM
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Blake Lively's deposition delayed in harassment lawsuit
Entertainment

Blake Lively's deposition delayed in harassment lawsuit

The US actress' deposition is now set for July 31.

17 Jul 11:05 PM
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The X Factor: Power pricing start-up secures $3m, signs first customer across the Tasman
Energy

The X Factor: Power pricing start-up secures $3m, signs first customer across the Tasman

Power industry insiders strike out on their own.

17 Jul 11:00 PM
Swollen legs: President Trump diagnosed with vein condition
New Zealand

Swollen legs: President Trump diagnosed with vein condition

Ryan Bridge speaks to US journalist Henry Olsen about Trump's swollen legs and his 'benign' vein condition.

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17 Jul 10:53 PM
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