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Farmer running a marathon a day up length of NZ for charity

Curly Jacobs is running up New Zealand for KidsCan, but Cape Reinga is not the finish line.

Social Issues •

Rise in antisemitic and Islamophobic online content in NZ since Oct 7

The DIA and The Disinformation Project have both seen an increase since Hamas’ unprecedented assault on Israel, and Israel’s bombardment of the Gaza Strip.

Middle East •

What does it mean to be asexual?

Asexuality remains widely misunderstood.

The truth behind Snoop Dogg's 'giving up smoke' announcement

The rapper has revealed his shock announcement was all part of a collab.

Music •

Police name woman killed in Naenae hit-and-run

The driver of the dark grey Mazda that hit the victim has still not been found.

Crime And Justice •

Person on mobility scooter dies after collision involving motorcycle

The collision occurred at around 10.20am yesterday in Rotorua.

Tauranga And Bay Of Plenty •

BBC confirm Top Gear won't return for 'foreseeable future'

It follows Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff's horrific crash on set last year.

UK And Europe •

'Well-beeing': Could Manuka honey be gold for the gut?

World-first clinical trials are underway on Manuka honey's impact on digestive health at Otago University.

Auckland •

Rally driver Emma Gilmour to miss Extreme E series finale

The McLaren driver has been recovering from a concussion following a practice session crash two months ago which also left her in hospital with a broken rib.

Dunedin And Otago •

Family battles for refund, months after Etihad mistakenly cancelled tickets

A Christchurch mother of six is considering legal action against Etihad Airways after it mistakenly cancelled her flights, and months later, is still waiting to be refunded over $23,000.

Tourism •

East Coast set to be drenched on Friday, into weekend

At the moment, a severe weather watch is in place for the region – but it's "very likely" to be upgraded to a warning.

Weather News •

Auckland won't hold SailGP racing event in 2024

The unavailability of land for spectators has proved to be a barrier to holding the event in Auckland.

Auckland •

Garbett equaliser helps All Whites push Ireland all the way in Dublin

After a quiet start and a defensive error for Ireland's first-half opener, New Zealand looked the more likely winner after Garbett's goal.

Tussle breaks out in small Northland town over $400k property

A potential sale proceeds dispute has emerged between the council and its longest-serving committee.

Northland •

Staff emails reveal recent student-on-student abuse at Wesley College

Allegations of violent beatings and sexual abuse continue to surface at the Auckland school.

Social Issues •

Warning after women charged over alleged use of fake banknotes

Police have received "a handful" of recent complaints about forged or counterfeit banknotes in Auckland's Pukekohe.

Crime And Justice •

Explainer: What happens after the coalition arrangement is finalised?

It's looking likely the next government will be announced soon - so what happens then?

Explainers •

Jessica Mutch McKay: Who should Luxon choose as his deputy PM?

Christmas is coming and so is a coalition deal. Political editor Jessica Mutch McKay weighs up the best candidate for one of the biggest political baubles – deputy prime minister.

Politics •

Nicola Willis 'not in the race' for deputy prime minister

"David and Winston will do a great job," the senior National MP said.

Politics •

'It's like an exam' - Sevens great Tomasi Cama's Olympics test

New Zealand sevens head coach Cama got to the top via hard work and a high rugby IQ - now he's leading the team's preparations into Paris.

All Blacks •

Two men arrested after alleged kidnapping in South Auckland

Police are considering charges.

Crime And Justice •

Deputy PM one of the big remaining issues in talks - Luxon

Nicola Willis earlier said she was "not in the race" for the role.

Politics •

Aus brewery hiring $270-an-hour 'chief beer tasting officer'

But casual beer lovers whose go-to bevvy is the happy hour special need not apply.

Food Drink •

Passenger gives birth on plane right before take off

Fellow passengers clapped upon the arrival of the new-born.

Travel •

Rare mesocyclone caught on camera swirling above Auckland

The phenomenon was picked up by NIWA's live Sky Tower camera as the city saw showers bring sweet relief in the sweltering heat last night.

Weather News •

Netflix's Maya Kowalski on lawsuit win: 'The jury proved my mum right'

Kowalski, the subject of Netflix documentary Take Care of Maya, told her story to TVNZ's Breakfast show.

Television •

Gisborne man jailed for poaching crayfish from marine reserve

The man was first observed and then apprehended by police at a marine reserve, when a police dog located a hidden sack of crayfish.

Environment •

'At the head of the fish': Shane Jones on Wellington return

The New Zealand First deputy leader got poetic about parties finding common ground.

Politics •

Woman, 23, on fight with rare life-threatening illness: 'Never been so scared'

Charlotte Gilmour has just been discharged from Palmerston North Hospital after a 30-day battle with Stevens-Johnson syndrome.

Health •

Queen Elizabeth's corgi in 'mourning' for a year over her death

Muick "had his tail down to begin with and then now, a year later, he’s just beginning to really enjoy himself", new owner Sarah Ferguson said.

Royalty •

Five Big Things: Wednesday, November 22

It’s been a day of the government hanging in the balance, more allegations at an embattled school, and a mum's travel nightmare.

US flight diverted as passengers yell, scream and preach

The Frontier Airlines flight from Houston to Denver diverted to Dallas, with one passenger forcibly removed once the plane had landed.

Travel •

Pensioner thanks kind stranger who offered to pay $3700 sandwich fine

Christchurch grandmother June Armstrong was slapped with the fine after failing to declare her breakfast at the Australian border.

Christchurch And Canterbury •

Tairāwhiti needs 5000 more homes – where will they go?

Public consultation has begun over a strategy to accommodate a population increase of 8700 people over the next 30 years.

Property •

Thieves steal Māori battalion taonga from Waitangi Treaty Grounds

The kauri gum treasure was on display when it was swiped in broad daylight, even as other visitors explored Te Rau Aroha museum in Waitangi.

Northland •

Female Dilworth teacher struck off after having sex with students

Julia Brown's relationship with two students was uncovered in a 2020 police investigation into historic sexual abuse at the school.

Education •

Highlanders take flight to hand deliver new jerseys to fans

Hayden Wingfiled and his three sons were personally delivered the new 2024 season jerseys by Highlander Sam Gilbert at Dunedin Airport.

Highlanders •

First wahine Māori regional council chair resigns from role

No reasons for the shock departure have been given.

Northland •

Late actor Paul Walker would be 'so proud' of daughter, brother says

The Fast and the Furious star was killed in a car crash in November 2013 at the age of 40.

Movies •

Death of woman, 85, in Levin being treated as 'unexplained'

Police were called to the scene on Bath St around 3pm today.

Manawatu Wanganui •

Seymour denies parties are 'squabbling' as he arrives in Wellington

The ACT leader, arriving with deputy Brooke van Velden, are the latest high-ranked MPs to land in the capital, furthering speculation an agreement is near for the incoming government.

Politics •

Will NZ supermarkets follow the trend and ditch self-checkouts?

Walmart and Costco are having a rethink - and UK supermarket chain Booths has just announced it's ditching them and going back to people.

Tauranga stores barred from selling booze before 10am

From February 12, 2024, alcohol won’t be available to buy until 10am in Tauranga. Currently sales can occur from 7am.

Tauranga And Bay Of Plenty •

Coalition talks go into the night: 'We've got to get this country moving'

Prime Minister-elect Christopher Luxon arrived in Wellington at 10pm on Wednesday and told reporters there was still more work to be done before he called it a day.

Politics •
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