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Team NZ, Auckland businesses jumping on board to help American Magic repair damaged boat
Team NZ has leant boat builders to help with the rebuild while local company Yachting Developments are also assisting.
Team NZ has leant boat builders to help with the rebuild while local company Yachting Developments are also assisting.
Some Kiwis trying to return home left booking Air NZ flights that were later cancelled
Air NZ acknowledged flights were cancelled amid the uncertainty of the pandemic, but Consumer NZ says it could have better communicated this to customers.
Air NZ acknowledged flights were cancelled amid the uncertainty of the pandemic, but Consumer NZ says it could have better communicated this to customers.
Low decile schools hit hardest by Covid-19, especially in Auckland — review
There are indications the pandemic will continue to be felt this year, with fears some students won’t be able to catch up.
There are indications the pandemic will continue to be felt this year, with fears some students won’t be able to catch up.
‘We’re planning to vaccinate people as quickly as possible’ – Bloomfield says about Covid-19 jab
The Director-General of Health says NZ won’t slow down its programme, following WHO saying nation has time to plan rollout.
The Director-General of Health says NZ won’t slow down its programme, following WHO saying nation has time to plan rollout.
Michelin star Kiwi chef returns from NYC to open new bar in downtown Auckland
Kiwi chef, Matt Lambert, talks about his journey from Michelin rated chef in NYC to now running his new venture, The Lodge Bar & Restaurant, in Auckland's Commercial Bay.
Kiwi chef, Matt Lambert, talks about his journey from Michelin rated chef in NYC to now running his new venture, The Lodge Bar & Restaurant, in Auckland's Commercial Bay.
The hunt for Air New Zealand's former planes, decaying around the world
From drug running to crash landing: a significant effort is underway to bring home Air New Zealand's former planes, which sit around the world in varying states of decay.
From drug running to crash landing: a significant effort is underway to bring home Air New Zealand's former planes, which sit around the world in varying states of decay.
Shirley club still home for Sir Bob Charles
Sir Bob Charles' mementoes are displayed at Shirley Golf Club upstairs in the clubhouse including the British Open trophy replica from his Open win in 1963.
Sir Bob Charles' mementoes are displayed at Shirley Golf Club upstairs in the clubhouse including the British Open trophy replica from his Open win in 1963.
Boy, four, with Cornelia de Lange syndrome learns to walk in time for Christmas
Four-year-old Adam McNickel, who has Cornelia de Lange syndrome, has found his feet for Christmas, learning to walk.
Four-year-old Adam McNickel, who has Cornelia de Lange syndrome, has found his feet for Christmas, learning to walk.
Shands Rd Christmas light show goes on
Shands Rd Christmas Lightshow founders Maureen and Carl Seaward have brought Christmas joy to Christchurch for years. With the death of Maureen in November, things won't be the same, but the show goes on.
Shands Rd Christmas Lightshow founders Maureen and Carl Seaward have brought Christmas joy to Christchurch for years. With the death of Maureen in November, things won't be the same, but the show goes on.
It's graduation day, southern style.
For Southern Institute of Technology board chairwoman Alison Broad the mix of hard-case high achievement celebrated at this year's Telford graduates' parade was a real highlight of 2020.
For Southern Institute of Technology board chairwoman Alison Broad the mix of hard-case high achievement celebrated at this year's Telford graduates' parade was a real highlight of 2020.
New Zealand to roll-out vaccine in mid-2021
New Zealand will begin to offer free COVID-19 vaccines to its entire population by the middle of next year, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Thursday.
New Zealand will begin to offer free COVID-19 vaccines to its entire population by the middle of next year, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Thursday.
NZ's Ardern answers Thunberg's climate criticism
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern defended her country's climate change policies, saying that comments by activist Greta Thunberg suggesting the country lacked ambition referred only to part of New Zealand's goals on climate change.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern defended her country's climate change policies, saying that comments by activist Greta Thunberg suggesting the country lacked ambition referred only to part of New Zealand's goals on climate change.
Christchurch's Muslim community hold press conference after royal commission investigation
Representatives from Christchurch's Muslim community hold a press conference after the royal commission investigating the March 15 terror attack released its findings.
Representatives from Christchurch's Muslim community hold a press conference after the royal commission investigating the March 15 terror attack released its findings.
Fiat 124 restoration a winner
Stephen Brown’s 1973 Fiat 124 Sport 1800 won best restoration out of 30 cars at the Fiat 124 Sports Coupe and Fiat Spider reunion in Nelson.
Stephen Brown’s 1973 Fiat 124 Sport 1800 won best restoration out of 30 cars at the Fiat 124 Sports Coupe and Fiat Spider reunion in Nelson.
Climate crisis protest led by young people in Nelson
Participants at a student-led climate crisis protest in Nelson are calling for urgent action at central and local government level.
Participants at a student-led climate crisis protest in Nelson are calling for urgent action at central and local government level.
Christchurch's property market continues to heat up
Hundreds of people passed through the Harcourts Gold Papanui auction house on December 3, 2020, as the city's property market continues to heat up.
Hundreds of people passed through the Harcourts Gold Papanui auction house on December 3, 2020, as the city's property market continues to heat up.
Screen free time in childcare
Pride Lands childcare is strictly screen-free. Drector Moses Ariama says today's young people are missing out on learning through physical activity and play.
Pride Lands childcare is strictly screen-free. Drector Moses Ariama says today's young people are missing out on learning through physical activity and play.
Helping hands reach further
Murray Leaning of Mitre 10 Mega in Nelson has been the front person for the Helping Hands community projects that are now rolling out nationally.
Murray Leaning of Mitre 10 Mega in Nelson has been the front person for the Helping Hands community projects that are now rolling out nationally.
Bobby O'Connor's loan nightmare
Pensioner Bobby O'Connor went hungry after the courts diverted $35-a-week from his NZ Super to repay a loan he thought had been settled in 2012.
Pensioner Bobby O'Connor went hungry after the courts diverted $35-a-week from his NZ Super to repay a loan he thought had been settled in 2012.
Police update on death of Elizabeth Zhong
Acting Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers says Counties Manukau Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the death of Elizabeth Zhong.
Acting Detective Inspector Shaun Vickers says Counties Manukau Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the death of Elizabeth Zhong.
Stuff’s apology to Māori a long time coming
News outlet Stuff’s apology for its racist portrayal of Māori over decades of reporting was a long time coming, the Assistant Māori Commissioner for Children says.
News outlet Stuff’s apology for its racist portrayal of Māori over decades of reporting was a long time coming, the Assistant Māori Commissioner for Children says.
New Zealand declares climate emergency
New Zealand promised its public sector would become carbon neutral by 2025 as it declared a climate emergency on Wednesday, a symbolic move that critics said needed to be backed with greater actions to reduce emissions.
New Zealand promised its public sector would become carbon neutral by 2025 as it declared a climate emergency on Wednesday, a symbolic move that critics said needed to be backed with greater actions to reduce emissions.
Online support to parents of children with disabilities
Wellington's Elizabeth Goodwin, Support Superstar Award-winner at the Attitude Awards in 2020, is using her experience to drive a project offering online support to parents of children with disabilities.
Wellington's Elizabeth Goodwin, Support Superstar Award-winner at the Attitude Awards in 2020, is using her experience to drive a project offering online support to parents of children with disabilities.