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Crayfish company can’t find ‘permanent solution’ to launch boats post-quake
A crayfishing company has reignited an "emotional" battle to get its boats back in the water on Marlborough's east coast after the 2016 earthquake.

Bougainville compiles post-referendum forum to consult public
The Autonomous Bougainville Government has set up a 56-member team to gauge public views on issues concerning the region's post-referendum path.

New heat pump raises temperature in Auckland body corporate dispute
An Auckland city-centre flat owner is upset he has to hand over a key to his complex's body corporate so they can enter his apartment at any time.Queen St apartment owner Zhiren "James" Xian's frustration stems from a dispute over...

Mediterranean, fasting and paleo diets: Do they work?
Three popular types of diet have been shown to bring some health benefits and weight loss for people tracked in a new Kiwi study – although many didn't stick to them.Otago University researchers observed 250 participants over the...

Punakaiki locals go legal over DOC submissions
Punakaiki locals who have campaigned for a community centre in their village say submissions from some who oppose the project are so offensive they are seeking legal advice.

Excitement building for Karaka 2020
Less than two days out from the start of the 2020 New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale the buzz around the Karaka sales complex is steadily rising.

Dive squad joins search for teen missing in Dunedin water
The search for a teenage boy who went missing in Dunedin waters yesterday has resumed.The search was to extend further south, between Second Beach and Tunnel Beach. A Search and Rescue drone, a handful of swimmers and three IRBs...

'One size fits all' water policy slammed by Cr Michael Laws
The Otago Regional Council was split - and two councillors gagged - over the issue of water consents.

Bluff fire causing power outages
A fire in Bluff has caused power outages.

Sport: Fiji 7s coach questions new format in Hamilton
Fiji Sevens coach Gareth Baber has questioned the change in format for this weekend's tournament in Hamilton.

Neve's first visit to Rātana: PM Jacinda Ardern fulfils a promise
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's daughter Neve has been on her first visit to Rātana - fulfilling a promise her mother had made earlier.Ardern arrived for the annual celebrations at the pā with partner Clarke Gayford and...

Tuvalu to declare state of emergency after Cyclone Tino
Tuvalu's government has given its approval for a state of emergency to be declared in the country with rough seas still hampering disaster authorities efforts to assess damage caused by Cyclone Tino.

Huge week in store for Boys Get Paid
With their biggest-ever Karaka Million punters’ club followed by a first foray into selling at Karaka, the next few days are shaping up as a massive time for Boys Get Paid.

Piet Van Hasselt Named Head Coach of New Zealand Men’s 3x3 Team
Canterbury’s Piet Van Hasselt has been named Head Coach of the New Zealand men’s 3x3 team and is tasked with taking the national side to two big fixtures in 2020.

Live Super Rugby updates: Blues v Hurricanes, pre-season
All the action as the Blues take on the Hurricanes in Super Rugby pre-season. ‌ As Englishman Joe Marchant prepares to start for the Blues in their pre-season match against the Hurricanes today, New Zealand Rugby...

Overturned crane and motorcycle accident blocks SH6 south of Nelson
Two crashes within an hour have blocked separate sections of State Highway 6 on Friday.

Kiwis firefighters recall efforts battling Australian bush fires
In mountainous terrain, oppressive heat and in the face of Australia's raging bush fires, a rural volunteer firefighter was hard at work digging fire breaks.