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'Unpredictable surges': Kiwis receive emergency alert after massive quake

'There is a danger to swimmers, surfers, people fishing and anyone in or near the water.'

30 Jul 05:15 AM

Knife-wielding man arrested at nursing protest in Christchurch

A man has been arrested after he allegedly threatened to kill protesters in Christchurch.

30 Jul 02:04 AM

Player spotlight: Stars to watch in the 2025 NPC season

Take a look at a player to watch from each province in the 2025 NPC season.

30 Jul 01:36 AM

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Simon Wilson: In defence of Auckland's urban designers

OpinionSimon Wilson

Simon Wilson: In defence of Auckland's urban designers

29 Jul 05:00 PM

'Gut-wrenching': Man jailed for assaulting girl went on to abuse preschooler

'Gut-wrenching': Man jailed for assaulting girl went on to abuse preschooler

29 Jul 08:00 AM

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'It took me 40 years and a house fire': The advice that drove Sir Michael Hill's success

'It took me 40 years and a house fire': The advice that drove Sir Michael Hill's success

29 Jul 02:30 AM

Best places to take a toddler in the Alps

Best places to take a toddler in the Alps

29 Jul 02:25 AM

Tour dates revealed: Aussie star Keli Holiday set to rock NZ fans

Tour dates revealed: Aussie star Keli Holiday set to rock NZ fans

28 Jul 11:00 PM

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Power bills spike for Otago residents

Power bills spike for Otago residents

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29 Jul 10:33 PM

Fresh plea for safe parking for night shift staff at Christchurch Hospital

Fresh plea for safe parking for night shift staff at Christchurch Hospital

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15 Jul 07:47 PM

Showquest Christchurch Regional Finals 2025 Highlights

Showquest Christchurch Regional Finals 2025 Highlights

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10 Jul 06:00 AM

Golden retriever rescued after being stuck on a cliff

Golden retriever rescued after being stuck on a cliff

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08 Jul 05:00 AM

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Ed Sheeran adds fifth show to upcoming NZ tour

Ed Sheeran adds fifth show to upcoming NZ tour

Ed Sheeran fans are spoilt for choice with new Christchurch and Auckland dates.

28 Jul 09:01 PM

'Unparalleled disruption': One in 1000 Kiwis homeless as housing crisis worsens

'Unparalleled disruption': One in 1000 Kiwis homeless as housing crisis worsens

Rough sleeping and people living in cars is on the rise across New Zealand.

28 Jul 06:00 PM

‘The shame I was carrying was huge’: Third Mama Hooch victim drops name suppression

‘The shame I was carrying was huge’: Third Mama Hooch victim drops name suppression

The Jaz brothers are fighting the length of their jail terms after 69 convictions in 2023.

28 Jul 05:00 PM

Couple set to lose $1.7m in property after commercial-scale cannabis bust

Couple set to lose $1.7m in property after commercial-scale cannabis bust

Police found 331 cannabis plants in four different stages of cultivation and $153k cash.

28 Jul 08:00 AM

'Long may it continue': NZ events industry sees promising revival

'Long may it continue': NZ events industry sees promising revival

Lorde and Ed Sheeran have recently announced shows following a period of 'public malaise'.

28 Jul 07:38 AM

'Burst into tears': Army captain's journey to Black Ferns debut

'Burst into tears': Army captain's journey to Black Ferns debut

Laura Bayfield has been fast-tracked from Black Ferns debut to defending the World Cup.

28 Jul 06:01 AM

'Deeply regret this': Doctor's oversight leaves patient with swollen face, constant pain

'Deeply regret this': Doctor's oversight leaves patient with swollen face, constant pain

28 Jul 04:29 AM

'So many emotions': Star shooter Ellie Bird on ANZ Premiership triumph and why she’d say 'no' to Silver Ferns

'So many emotions': Star shooter Ellie Bird on ANZ Premiership triumph and why she’d say 'no' to Silver Ferns

28 Jul 04:02 AM

'We had full belief': How the Tactix ended a 28-year wait for netball glory

'We had full belief': How the Tactix ended a 28-year wait for netball glory

28 Jul 04:01 AM

Watch: Luxon booed by crowd at ANZ Premiership netball final

Watch: Luxon booed by crowd at ANZ Premiership netball final

28 Jul 03:04 AM

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'The next Benji': Brother of Warriors star makes waves as King's go top

'The next Benji': Brother of Warriors star makes waves as King's go top

28 Jul 03:01 AM

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Father seeks answers after son dies in fatal plane collision

Father seeks answers after son dies in fatal plane collision

28 Jul 01:05 AM

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Top chefs on where they eat, what to drink, and how much to tip in Auckland

Top chefs on where they eat, what to drink, and how much to tip in Auckland

28 Jul 12:00 AM

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Warriors watch: Five questions from defeat to the Titans

OpinionBen Francis

Warriors watch: Five questions from defeat to the Titans

27 Jul 11:54 PM

NZTA trial uses billboard cameras to detect WoF fraud

NZTA trial uses billboard cameras to detect WoF fraud

27 Jul 07:42 PM

'Versus': The greatest rivalries in sport – Auckland v Canterbury

'Versus': The greatest rivalries in sport – Auckland v Canterbury

27 Jul 07:00 PM

Tactix break ANZ Premiership drought, defeat Mystics in grand final

Tactix break ANZ Premiership drought, defeat Mystics in grand final

27 Jul 08:17 AM

'Vile, degrading': Predator contends teen victim wouldn't have visited if he was unhappy

'Vile, degrading': Predator contends teen victim wouldn't have visited if he was unhappy

27 Jul 08:00 AM

Calendar Girls told to take down social media posts that were too revealing

Calendar Girls told to take down social media posts that were too revealing

27 Jul 12:00 AM

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How a teen warehouse job led to a $73m supermarket opening

How a teen warehouse job led to a $73m supermarket opening

26 Jul 12:01 AM

Christchurch paramedic's warning after bladder cancer diagnosis

Christchurch paramedic's warning after bladder cancer diagnosis

25 Jul 04:36 AM

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