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Clark has announced her father’s death in social media posts.
'Immense sadness': Former Prime Minister Helen Clark's father dies at the age of 103
Clark has announced her father’s death in social media posts.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Clark has announced her father’s death in social media posts.
This is the moment a baby spotted kiwi is extracted from the wild in the remote wilderness of the South Island's West Coast.
Rangers had been checking on a wild kiwi pukupuku population after its discovery earlier this year - a first on the mainland after five decades.
Then they had another…
Rangers had been checking on a wild kiwi pukupuku population after its discovery earlier this year - a first on the mainland after five decades.
Then they had another…
December 8, 2025 at 12:44 AM
This is the moment a baby spotted kiwi is extracted from the wild in the remote wilderness of the South Island's West Coast.
Rangers had been checking on a wild kiwi pukupuku population after its discovery earlier this year - a first on the mainland after five decades.
Then they had another…
Rangers had been checking on a wild kiwi pukupuku population after its discovery earlier this year - a first on the mainland after five decades.
Then they had another…
“River blending” has helped nitrate levels in a rural water scheme in the Waimate District drop significantly after levels got close to the maximum limit.
Nitrate levels drop in Waimate water scheme
“River blending” has helped nitrate levels in a rural water scheme in the Waimate District drop significantly after levels got close to the maximum limit.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:42 AM
“River blending” has helped nitrate levels in a rural water scheme in the Waimate District drop significantly after levels got close to the maximum limit.
Clark has announced her father’s death in social media posts.
'Immense sadness': Former Prime Minister Helen Clark's father dies at the age of 103
Clark has announced her father’s death in social media posts.
dlvr.it
December 8, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Clark has announced her father’s death in social media posts.
Geraldine bowlers booked their seats to the final of the men's New Zealand interclub sevens championships with a dramatic final game victory.
Geraldine bowlers snatch interclub crown
Geraldine bowlers booked their seats to the final of the men's New Zealand interclub sevens championships with a dramatic final game victory.
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December 7, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Geraldine bowlers booked their seats to the final of the men's New Zealand interclub sevens championships with a dramatic final game victory.
Dedicated facilities for female high-performance sport are “almost unheard of”. The women of Matatū, the South Island rugby team, are breaking new ground.
New Matatū HQ in Lincoln sets ‘new standard’ in women’s sport
Dedicated facilities for female high-performance sport are “almost unheard of”. The women of Matatū, the South Island rugby team, are breaking new ground.
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December 7, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Dedicated facilities for female high-performance sport are “almost unheard of”. The women of Matatū, the South Island rugby team, are breaking new ground.
The former chief deputy CEO and chief financial officer returns to the top job of the re-established Southern Institute of Technology.
Bharat Guha appointed SIT chief executive
The former chief deputy CEO and chief financial officer returns to the top job of the re-established Southern Institute of Technology.
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December 7, 2025 at 11:12 PM
The former chief deputy CEO and chief financial officer returns to the top job of the re-established Southern Institute of Technology.
Dedicated facilities for female high-performance sport are “almost unheard of”. But now the women of Matatū, the South Island rugby team, are breaking new ground.
New Matatū HQ in Lincoln sets “new standard” in women’s sport
Dedicated facilities for female high-performance sport are “almost unheard of”. But now the women of Matatū, the South Island rugby team, are breaking new ground.
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December 7, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Dedicated facilities for female high-performance sport are “almost unheard of”. But now the women of Matatū, the South Island rugby team, are breaking new ground.
A population of kiwi pukupuku, or little spotted kiwi, was found in the wild on the mainland for the first time in five decades earlier this year. Now it has had two chicks.
A kiwi Xmas: Two chicks born to newly discovered little spotted kiwi
A population of kiwi pukupuku, or little spotted kiwi, was found in the wild on the mainland for the first time in five decades earlier this year. Now it has had two chicks.
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December 7, 2025 at 10:50 PM
A population of kiwi pukupuku, or little spotted kiwi, was found in the wild on the mainland for the first time in five decades earlier this year. Now it has had two chicks.
Kiwi driver finishes 18th in a frustrating Formula 1 finale in Abu Dhabi and is already looking to 2026 with his immediate future secure.
‘Way too slow’: Liam Lawson looking forward after tough year
Kiwi driver finishes 18th in a frustrating Formula 1 finale in Abu Dhabi and is already looking to 2026 with his immediate future secure.
dlvr.it
December 7, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Kiwi driver finishes 18th in a frustrating Formula 1 finale in Abu Dhabi and is already looking to 2026 with his immediate future secure.
The organiser of an increasingly popular sports festival in Nelson is already seeing the potential to put it on the international running map.
Goal to put ‘inspirational’ Nelson event on the global running map
The organiser of an increasingly popular sports festival in Nelson is already seeing the potential to put it on the international running map.
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December 7, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The organiser of an increasingly popular sports festival in Nelson is already seeing the potential to put it on the international running map.
Only one team has come back from 2-0 down to win the Ashes, and with Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon returning it’s a forlorn hope for England who look down and out.
Optimism hard to find after another crushing England defeat
Only one team has come back from 2-0 down to win the Ashes, and with Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon returning it’s a forlorn hope for England who look down and out.
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December 7, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Only one team has come back from 2-0 down to win the Ashes, and with Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon returning it’s a forlorn hope for England who look down and out.
Waters are warming in Murihiku Southland at higher rates than elsewhere, with implications for fisheries and habitats.
Southland's waters warming faster
Waters are warming in Murihiku Southland at higher rates than elsewhere, with implications for fisheries and habitats.
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December 7, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Waters are warming in Murihiku Southland at higher rates than elsewhere, with implications for fisheries and habitats.
The Canterbury town already has a New World, now a Woolworths supermarket is planned on former Crown land.
New supermarket for fast-growing Lincoln
The Canterbury town already has a New World, now a Woolworths supermarket is planned on former Crown land.
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December 7, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The Canterbury town already has a New World, now a Woolworths supermarket is planned on former Crown land.
A police search has resumed this morning for a Southland man who has been missing for more than 24 hours.
Seeking Brendan: Police search under way for missing Southland man
A police search has resumed this morning for a Southland man who has been missing for more than 24 hours.
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December 7, 2025 at 9:19 PM
A police search has resumed this morning for a Southland man who has been missing for more than 24 hours.
Work has begun on a 30-lot subdivision at Otatara, directly beside a golf course.
‘It’s a golfer’s dream’: Otatara subdivision on horizon
Work has begun on a 30-lot subdivision at Otatara, directly beside a golf course.
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December 7, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Work has begun on a 30-lot subdivision at Otatara, directly beside a golf course.
Strong winds overnight reignited the blaze on the banks of the Waimakariri River.
Fire flare-up prompts helicopters to return to North Canterbury
Strong winds overnight reignited the blaze on the banks of the Waimakariri River.
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December 7, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Strong winds overnight reignited the blaze on the banks of the Waimakariri River.
Canterbury’s Michael Rae and Northern Districts’ Kristian Clarke will vie for a test debut in Wellington after Matt Henry, Nathan Smith and Mitchell Santner were all scratched.
Black Caps injury crisis: More reinforcements summoned as three frontliners ruled out
Canterbury’s Michael Rae and Northern Districts’ Kristian Clarke will vie for a test debut in Wellington after Matt Henry, Nathan Smith and Mitchell Santner were all scratched.
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December 7, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Canterbury’s Michael Rae and Northern Districts’ Kristian Clarke will vie for a test debut in Wellington after Matt Henry, Nathan Smith and Mitchell Santner were all scratched.
NZ Rugby’s $60m fund kicks off with grants to improve facilities for women and girls and two for small rural clubs that made two ABs legends.
NZ Rugby’s big forever fund starts to feed the grassroots
NZ Rugby’s $60m fund kicks off with grants to improve facilities for women and girls and two for small rural clubs that made two ABs legends.
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December 7, 2025 at 7:45 PM
NZ Rugby’s $60m fund kicks off with grants to improve facilities for women and girls and two for small rural clubs that made two ABs legends.
Over the weekend the chief executive and regional manager met with the families most affected and apologised.
Christchurch daycare reopens after children suffer chemical burns
Over the weekend the chief executive and regional manager met with the families most affected and apologised.
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December 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Over the weekend the chief executive and regional manager met with the families most affected and apologised.
Earth Sciences research found the region had the highest percentage of elevated nitrates in groundwater in the country.
Water nitrate levels rise in town previously hit by unsafe levels
Earth Sciences research found the region had the highest percentage of elevated nitrates in groundwater in the country.
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December 7, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Earth Sciences research found the region had the highest percentage of elevated nitrates in groundwater in the country.
In what was their ninth-straight final, the Black Ferns Sevens had no answers for their great Aussie rivals.
NZ sevens teams brought back down in Cape Town
In what was their ninth-straight final, the Black Ferns Sevens had no answers for their great Aussie rivals.
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December 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
In what was their ninth-straight final, the Black Ferns Sevens had no answers for their great Aussie rivals.
McLaren’s Lando Norris held his nerve but could not hold back the tears, while New Zealand’s Liam Lawson brought up an unwanted milestone in the season-ender.
Norris clinches first F1 title, Lawson in season-worst finish in Abu Dhabi
McLaren’s Lando Norris held his nerve but could not hold back the tears, while New Zealand’s Liam Lawson brought up an unwanted milestone in the season-ender.
dlvr.it
December 7, 2025 at 5:47 PM
McLaren’s Lando Norris held his nerve but could not hold back the tears, while New Zealand’s Liam Lawson brought up an unwanted milestone in the season-ender.
The cottage business turned supermarket darling has had ongoing issues with its wastewater practices, a rogue bore and neighbour complaints.
Barker’s battling to keep Geraldine factory amid clash with DOC, ECan
The cottage business turned supermarket darling has had ongoing issues with its wastewater practices, a rogue bore and neighbour complaints.
dlvr.it
December 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM
The cottage business turned supermarket darling has had ongoing issues with its wastewater practices, a rogue bore and neighbour complaints.
When regular attendance plummeted to 23%, Papanui High School knew drastic change was needed.
How this Christchurch school reversed its attendance ‘crisis’
When regular attendance plummeted to 23%, Papanui High School knew drastic change was needed.
dlvr.it
December 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM
When regular attendance plummeted to 23%, Papanui High School knew drastic change was needed.