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Archives for 30 March 2024

Kupu Quiz: What's the Māori name for the South Island?

Test your kupu knowledge with our te reo Māori quiz.

What the April 1 tax and benefit changes will mean for you

A new financial year begins on Monday and with it comes the usual slew of give and take from the government.

Explainers •

Don't tell me women who enjoy casual sex are still considered 'slutty'

My generation was expected to be both sexually experienced and demure. Please don't say that's still the case.

Relationships •

Youthful 'swagger' a boost for NZ at ice hockey world champs

Three world championship medals in the past 12 months, including two golds, for age-grade teams is giving the Ice Blacks and Ice Ferns confidence ahead of their own campaigns.

My husband was made redundant – and now he's hard to live with

How do you cope with a partner who's newly unemployed and miserable about it?

Relationships •

Exotic lizard dumped on conservation land prompts DOC warning

Letting a pet go into the wild might seem like the humane option, but many aren't equipped to survive in the wild or cause damage to native ecosystems.

Manawatu Wanganui •

Police attend two serious crashes involving tractors in Waikato

The two separate crashes happened within 10 minutes of one another in Te Kuiti and Matamata.

Accidents •

Body of offender removed from scene of Akl sushi restaurant stabbing

Police believe the incident was "isolated" as the victim and offender, who died following a "self-inflicted injury", were believed to be known to each other.

Auckland •

FIANZ delivers first humanitarian food aid from NZ to Gaza

"We have managed to distribute food to a camp in Gaza which has approximately 200 tents and 2000 children and women," the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand said in a statement.

Middle East •

Car impounded for doing burnout on Gisborne rainbow crossing

It is the third incident at the Gladstone Rd crossing this week, after vandalism on Monday and a protest on Wednesday.

Gisborne •

Surfer airlifted to hospital after hitting rock near Raglan

Hato Hone St John responded with one ambulance, one PRIME vehicle and one helicopter around 11.20am on Saturday.

Hamilton And Waikato •

Devine doubtful for White Ferns ODI opener against England

Sophie Devine’s thigh injury has left her in doubt for the opening match of the ODI series against England.

Gisborne homeowners feel 'cornered' by cyclone buyout policy

Two Category 3 homeowners have come forward to media since paying for independent valuations on their properties, one of which is in excess of $300,000 difference to the council's evaluation.

Gisborne •

Finding Nemo: First recorded person at world's most remote location

British explorer Chris Brown has made it his mission to "encourage more people to step out of their comfort zones and go exploring".

Environment •

Three dead in multi-vehicle crash near Lake Pukaki

Several of those injured were trapped in the wreckage and needed to be cut out, said Inspector Craig McKay.

Christchurch And Canterbury •

Assisted dying: Complaints raised over services as review looms

Three years after End of Life legislation was passed, Nicole Bremner looks at how the law is working in practice.

Health •

Tele'a hat trick helps Blues to comfortable win over Moana Pasifika

The Blues won back-to-back games at Eden Park, getting up 47-8 over Moana Pasifika in Auckland.

Blues •

The initiative holding accessible and inclusive events for all

Gig Buddies helps people with disabilities do what others take for granted.

Auckland •

Part of SH2 in Whakamārama closed after single-car crash

One person has been seriously injured after they were ejected from the vehicle.

Tauranga And Bay Of Plenty •

Aerobatics champion, 90, graces Warbirds over Wānaka

Former pilot Betty Jackson attended the air show for the first time.

Dunedin And Otago •

Hurricanes extend lead at top of Super Rugby Pacific table

The win came at a cost for the Hurricanes though as halfback Cam Roigard went off injured mid-way through the second half.

Highlanders •
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