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Ian Scobie started the battle in 2005 when he wanted to find a way to kayak through to the Manukau Harbour.
Scotty Stevenson says annihilation of India proves the biggest obstacle to New Zealand’s World Cup dream will be self-doubt.
The quake had a reported depth of 16km, and was considered a "strong" earthquake by GeoNet.
In this week's On The Sidelines, Scotty looks at the women's T20 World Cup, All Blacks tour selections, The Ranfurly Shield and the America's Cup.
Toyota New Zealand is continuing its 32 years of support for Emirates Team New Zealand.
The musician, actor and creator announced on social media that he recently discovered an ailment that required surgery.
The touring Roses had already clinched the series with wins at Auckland and Porirua.
The HMNZS Manawanui, a specialist dive and hydrographic vessel worth $100m, sank yesterday morning after it ran aground on a reef off the coast of Upolu and caught fire.
Police say the man was allegedly "attempting to contact young girls for the purposes of sexual abuse".
Emergency services were called to the scene on State Highway 6 near Canvastown at about 3.20pm on Friday.
A pair of fronts are set to sweep up the country today and tomorrow.
According to police, the group allegedly broke into five businesses at the Māngere Town Centre and took several items, including clothes and cash registers.
The Black Ferns wanted to make up for their shock WXV1 loss to Ireland but were second best again in Canada.
Unfortunately, he could not inspire his Thames Valley Swamp Foxes to victory.
The Lim Chhour brand started with a small dairy in Birkenhead, which was against their sponsor's advice because her parents spoke limited English.
Police were called to an area in Gate Pā near St George St at about 8.45am yesterday. A 63-year-old man was found dead.
Sam Cane and TJ Perenara both get nod for tour despite playing in the final months of their All Blacks careers.
The Weeknd, real name Abel Tesfaye, can be seen taking a few steps back as the intruder tries to hug him.
The Crown-owned company, which is commercially rather than taxpayer funded, is attempting to plug a $30 million hole in revenue.
Police were called to the single-vehicle crash at about 10.15am.
A sighting of Tom Phillips and his three children has been deemed to be "credible" by police, following further inquiries over the weekend.
Emergency services were called to the crash on West Coast Rd (State Highway 73) in Kirwee, Selwyn District at around 9.30pm on Thursday.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand incident controller Denis Cooper says the fire burned through approximately 177 hectares.
Emergency services were called to Courtenay Pl outside the old Reading Cinema at around 3.20am on Sunday.
Over the weekend, 75 people were rescued from the ship after it grounded on a reef in Samoa and sank shortly after.
Police fear a reduced reporting of ammunition sales at gun clubs would create a loophole in the system, according to recently released documents.
The man was found in the middle of Point England Rd at 11.15pm on Saturday having suffered "multiple injuries".
Homeowners in negative equity are calling for extra compensation as they face mortgage debt after they've sold their homes.
Since October 1, the start of the fishing season, surface longline boats have had to either set gear at night, use bird-scaring devices and weighted lines, or use hook shields to prevent seabird bycatch.
Thousands are dead or missing and nearly an entire population displaced.
