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February 01 2024
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February 01 2024

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TEEN APPRENTICE KILLED ON SITE ‘NOT AN ACCIDENT’, SAYS FAMILY

The grieving family of a teenager killed just four months into his
apprenticeship told the court his death was “not an accident... but a failure”.




WHO BENEFITS FROM WOOLWORTHS’ NEW LOYALTY PROGRAMME?

Onecard no longer - there’s a new offer from Thursday. What’s the deal?

LATEST



US MIXED UP ENEMY, FRIENDLY DRONES IN ATTACK THAT KILLED 3 TROOPS

American air defences failed to intercept an attack drone amid confusion about
the approaching aircraft.

11:32AM



YOUNG KIWI SKIERS MAKE HISTORY ON THE SLOPES

For the first time, New Zealand won individual gold and had two athletes on the
same podium at a Winter Youth Olympics.

11:28AM



WAIKATO HOMICIDE VICTIM LAST SEEN AT LIQUOR STORE

Police are trying to piece together what happened between this and when John
Isaac was found dead in the Waikato River the next day.

11:20AM



TESLA WINS NZ TRIBUNAL CASE OVER AUTOPILOT CRASH

Local Tesla Autopilot crash classified as driver error in Christchurch hearing.

11:05AM



THIS IS NEW ZEALAND'S 'MOST WELCOMING' TOWN

The Hawke’s Bay destination which offers the best of Kiwi hospitality, according
to Booking.com.

10:50AM


THE BUS LANE AT CENTRE OF A 4-YEAR LEGAL FIGHT

Norman Flounders’ fight has been before JPs, the District Court and the High
Court - but he’s not done yet.





LIVE: CHLÖE SWARBRICK SCHEDULES GREEN PARTY ANNOUNCEMENT

57m ago



HUMAN REMAINS FOUND IN WELLINGTON’S TITAHI BAY




MORTGAGE PAIN HITS - WHY CAN’T WE USE OUR MONEY TO CLEAR IT?



THIS IS NEW ZEALAND'S 'MOST WELCOMING' TOWN

The Hawke’s Bay destination which offers the best of Kiwi hospitality, according
to Booking.com.

52m ago


TOVA O’BRIEN: TORRID FIRST WEEK BACK FOR THE PM

Analysis: Coalition cracks, ministerial muck-ups and political inexperience -
Parliament’s back.




YOUNG KIWI SKIERS MAKE HISTORY ON THE SLOPES

For the first time, New Zealand won individual gold and had two athletes on the
same podium at a Winter Youth Olympics.

14m ago


BIZARRE ITEMS RECEIVED INSTEAD OF TV IN DROPOFF CAUGHT ON CCTV

An Australian woman has the most odd moment when opening up what she thought
would be a new TV.

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Speaking to Newsable, the health minister reveals his plans for the sector.




NEW ZEALAND'S TOP 5 DAVIS CUP MOMENTS

As New Zealand prepare to kick off their 2024 Davis Cup campaign, we look at
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‘NOT FOR THE FAINT HEARTED’ CRIME SCENE HOME SELLS FOR $1.35M

The rundown weatherboard home in an upmarket Auckland suburb sold for just over
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A sister company to the Swedish furniture giant has quietly bought up more than
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The All Blacks’ packed schedule features 14 tests across nine countries.




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The pilots of an American Airlines plane taxied across the wrong runway, and
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POLICE SEEK ANSWERS AFTER FIERY TARANAKI CRASH KILLS TWO

The early-morning crash left “a heck of a mess”, two people dead and
investigators trying to piece together what happened.




DUNEDIN AND OTAGO GET OWN VERSIONS OF MONOPOLY

It turns out there isn’t a monopoly on Monopoly games for the lower south.



WAIKATO HOMICIDE VICTIM LAST SEEN AT LIQUOR STORE

Police are trying to piece together what happened between this and when John
Isaac was found dead in the Waikato River the next day.

22m ago




STRESS MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINED MOMENTUM IN NOBBY CLARK’S POST-OP PLANS

Invercargill’s mayor is ready to reduce his self-imposed stresses.




CALLS FOR WARNINGS AT ROCKS WHERE CHILD DIED IN FIORDLAND

A tramper who hiked the track where the 10-year-old died says she ‘’didn’t stand
a chance’’ in the fast-flowing stream.




HOW FAR OFF THE GOVERNMENT’S HEALTH TARGETS ARE WE?

The Government will bring back targets on shorter ED stays, faster cancer
treatment and vaccine uptake. So how do we compare to what’s been proposed?




‘DEVIL FROM HELL’: CHILDREN REVEAL DAD’S SADISTIC ABUSE

Jason Ogier is set to be deported to NZ. His children have detailed years of
abuse, including being forced to empty a septic tank with buckets and shovels.




AND THEY’RE OFF: COUNCIL SPENDS $13.2 MILLION ON FORMER RACETRACK

A key piece of strategic Dunedin land has been snapped by council, with the
future of the former racetrack yet to be determined.




LIVE: WARM OCEANS BEHIND OUR HOT, HUMID WEATHER

A marine heatwave is contributing to New Zealand’s unusually hot weather, Niwa
says.






WORLD NEWS


US MIXED UP ENEMY, FRIENDLY DRONES IN ATTACK THAT KILLED 3 TROOPS

American air defences failed to intercept an attack drone amid confusion about
the approaching aircraft.

10m ago



WARNING AS ‘FOOTBALL STADIUM' SIZED ASTEROID TO PASS EARTH

A ‘potentially hazardous’ asteroid the size of a football pitch will zoom past
Earth on Friday, coming close enough for Nasa to issue a warning.



HOW TO STRIKE BACK AFTER A DEADLY DRONE ATTACK?

The US has many options, but must weigh the consequences of its actions after
three service members were killed in Jordan at the weekend.





ALEC BALDWIN TO BE ARRAIGNED OVER MOVIE SET SHOOTING

The Emmy-winning performer has denied the charges and said he is not responsible
for cinematographer Halyna Hutchins death.




TAYLOR SWIFT, BAD BUNNY AND OTHERS MAY VANISH FROM TIKTOK

The company which represents multiple famous artists say it will no longer allow
its music on TikTok due to licensing.




TOP UN COURT REJECTS MOST OF UKRAINE'S CASE AGAINST RUSSIA

The court ruled Moscow violated articles of two treaties, one on terrorism
financing and another on eradicating racial discrimination, but it rejected
other claims.




PUTIN’S SECRET SPRAWLING HIDEAWAY NEAR FINNISH BORDER REVEALED

The three houses boast two helipads, several jetties, a trout farm and a herd of
cows for “marbled beef production”.




WHAT IS ECOWAS AND WHY HAVE 3 COUP-HIT NATIONS QUIT THE WEST AFRICA BLOC?

Withdrawing from the 49-year-old bloc in such a manner is unprecedented and seen
as a “major change in the sub-region”.




CANADA'S USE OF EMERGENCIES ACT WAS UNREASONABLE, JUDGE RULES

The Freedom Convoy had started off as a protest against Covid-19 vaccine
mandates for cross-border truckers.








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BUSINESS

WHY THE RISE OF AI WILL AFFECT WOMEN MORE THAN MEN

Experts say mainstream adoption of artificial intelligence will create a wider
equity gap.




NGĀI TAHU CHIEF EXECUTIVE RESIGNS

Arihia Bennett had been in the role for 12 years




THE WANAKA RICH-LISTER WITH HIS EYES ON TIMARU

Property developer Allan Dippie has bought land in Timaru, saying the town has
“a lot going for it”.




CREDITORS SEEK $1.2M FROM FAILED RESTAURANT

The majority of claims against a fine-dining restaurant in Palmerston North are
unsecured creditors and loans, as efforts to sell the venture continue.



INNOVATION CENTRE OPENS AT SOUTHLAND BUSINESS CHAMBER

The centre is designed to be a place for businesses, entrepreneurs, and students
to innovate and collaborate.






FONTERRA’S $36M ELECTRODE BOILER WELCOMED IN SOUTHLAND

Replacing a coal boiler at the Edendale site will erase the equivalent emissions
of nearly 20,000 cars.




SOUTH PORT UNION WORKERS CALL STRIKE OFF AFTER COMPROMISE

The workers had demanded a wage increase and planned a three day strike for it.






MONEY



DAMAGE, DIRT AND RUBBISH: TENANTS FACING $23,000 BILL

The property manager said they had never had a home left in such poor condition.



2024: THE YEAR OF THE PROPERTY INVESTOR?

Last year was notable for the first-home buyer presence in the market. This year
could be different.




‘KMART BAN’ FOR HOPEFUL HOMEOWNERS SET FOR CHANGES

Tough rules that saw some borrowers rejected because of their Kmart shopping
sprees could be soon be eased.



SHARP RISE IN WAITAKI PROPERTY VALUES

But the increases do not necessarily mean a proposed rise in rates, mayor Gary
Kircher says.



PARENTS UNDER PRESSURE IN BACK-TO-SCHOOL STRUGGLE

One mum-of-five says she’s really struggling and has to put buying uniforms
ahead of food as she prepares for her kids to go back to school.



THE KIWISAVER EFFECT

SPONSORED: The past, present and future of New Zealand's iconic savings scheme.



WHAT WE LEARNED FROM THE RESERVE BANK’S LATEST SPEECH

Those hoping for a hint at falling interest rates were left wanting.



NZ PROPERTY MARKET ‘RETURNING TO NORMALITY’

Prices dipped again in December, but the decline is slowing, data from Trade Me
says.



DID WE REALLY NEED THAT INTEREST RATE PAIN?

When inflation fell last quarter, it wasn’t due to the bit the Reserve Bank
influences. Does that mean OCR hikes were in vain?



WHICH AUCKLAND SUBURBS HAVE INCREASED IN PRICE THE MOST?

It’s not just the central city areas where big capital gains have happened.






TRAVEL



THE TELL-TALE SIGNS YOU’RE NOT LEAVING YOUR UK OE SOON

OPINION: One of the signs is when you’re craving a Full English ahead of a Kiwi
mince and cheese pastry wonder.

10:01AM


KIWI REGION NAMED ONE OF THE FRIENDLIEST IN THE WORLD

The world rankings are based on more than 300 million reviews on Booking.com.



‘LITTLE’ MĀORI TOUR JUST GOT RECOGNISED ON WORLD STAGE

From Whakatāne to the world, the tour group has been named a top cultural
experience by an influential magazine.



PRIDE SEASON IS HERE: THE BIG RAINBOW EVENTS COMING UP

New Zealand is going to get a little bit more fabulous in the next few months.




8 OVERRATED (AND 14 UNDERRATED) THINGS ABOUT FLYING

OPINION: Both the positive and negative sides of getting on a plane.



LATAM AIRLINES BUSINESS CLASS ‘A GREAT IMPROVEMENT’

LATAM still can’t quite compete with the world’s best on the likes of food and
entertainment, but it’s getting there.



CYCLISTS INVITED TO EXPLORE LITTLE-KNOWN VALLEY

The "wild and spectacular" Baton Valley, with its swimming holes and national
park backdrop, will host cyclists taking part in a fundraising ride.



FORGET CAT CAFÉS, LATEST TREND IN JAPAN IS CUDDLING PIGS

Customers pay 2200 yen (NZ$24) for the first 30 minutes in the company of the
pigs.



HAS AMELIA EARHART’S DISAPPEARANCE BEEN SOLVED?

Former US air force intelligence officer claims to have found her missing plane.



ONE WORD TRAVELLERS ARE GOING TO HEAR A LOT THIS YEAR

How many times recently have we read about people “living their authentic
lives”?






HOMED



CAN MY LANDLORD FORCE ME TO SIGN A FIXED-TERM LEASE?

It’s the landlord’s preference, plus she wants to increase the rent. What’s
legal here?




BRIGHTEN UP DARK SPACES

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BACH OF THE WEEK: WAIKUKU COTTAGE ON ROTTEN ROW SOLD

They didn’t let the street name put them off this original 1930s beauty by the
beach. It received 25 bids and sold over the CV.



WHAT'S IN AND WHAT'S OUT IN 2024

This year’s trends according to an interior designer.



ABANDONED VILLA LISTED AFTER 20 YEARS WITH LITTLE PROGRESS

A couple bought this Napier property with great intentions, but the job proved
too much - they never moved in.



THIS IS WHERE TO LIVE IF YOU WANT AN OUTDOORSY LIFE

Renee Cadigan moved here after a Tinder date. Now she says it’s “paradise”.



KIWI PHOTOGRAPHER WITH HER EYE ON YOUR SPLASHBACK

Golden Bay photographer Rina Sjardin-Thompson’s subject has always been the
land. Her images comprise sweeping alpine vistas, moody forest roads, and placid
reflective lakes.



VACUUMING: YOU’RE PROBABLY DOING IT WRONG

If you've ever felt like your vacuum isn’t sucking up as much as it should, it
could be user error.



DEVELOPERS QUIT DERELICT, DANGEROUS HOUSE PROJECT

The abandoned house in Wellington that fetched top dollar in 2021 is back on the
market. It's still a wreck.



FORMER EDITOR’S REIMAGINING OF HER AUCKLAND FAMILY HOME

You’d never guess this North Shore property with a storied history was once a
one-bedroom dwelling.






LIFE AND STYLE

GYPSY ROSE AND THE OBSESSION WITH WOMEN'S TRAUMA AS ENTERTAINMENT

In the true crime to celebrity pipeline, are we laughing with or laughing at
Gypsy Rose Blanchard?




PRODUCTIVITY CULTURE HOLLOWS YOU OUT, SO HERE’S A REPLACEMENT

My theory is that we keep running back to productivity culture because we
haven’t got a better alternative life philosophy, writes Verity Johnson.




WHEN YOUR PARTNER IS DEPRESSED ‒ SHOULD YOU SUPPORT THEM?

ADVICE: What? A depressed partner? Of course you should support a mentally
unwell person! How could any clinical psychologist float such a thing? But let
me put my case.




THE SALT THAT COULD BE GOOD FOR YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE

We know overconsumption of salt is bad for us, but few people are cutting back.
Could “heart” salt be a solution?



THE NICE THINGS WE BOUGHT TO START THE YEAR OFF RIGHT

From home gadgets to diaries: it's giving new year, new me. Read more on
Ensemble.




LEGENDARY PARIS RESTAURANT ‘LOSES’ $2.6M WORTH OF WINE

Inspiration for Disney smash hit film Ratatouille and where Queen Elizabeth II
dined calls police in after discovery .




IS IT NORMAL TO POOP AT THE SAME TIME EVERYDAY?

It’s something many of us do on a daily, or at least weekly, basis - but why?






ENTERTAINMENT



HOW ONE TVNZ HOST COPES WITH ‘INSANE’ SOCIAL MEDIA MESSAGES

Self-described “news tragic” Jack Tame opens up about the the attention hosting
Q+A has brought him over the past few years.



SUMMER BAY NEWCOMER SET TO MAKE WAVES

Courtney Clarke is ready to make a splash on the beloved Aussie soap.



NELSON REPRESENTS IN THE GREAT KIWI BAKE OFF

Two Nelsonians have put on their mitts in the hopes of being crowned best
amateur baker in the new season.



JACK TAME AND MAVA MOAYYED WED IN WAIHEKE

The TVNZ couple legally married in a humble ceremony at home in 2023. On the
weekend they celebrated in style.



SOPHIE TURNER MAKES IT OFFICIAL WITH UK MILLIONAIRE POST-JONAS DIVORCE

Turner holidayed in the snow with Peregrine Pearson, a UK aristocrat whose
family is believed to be worth NZ$469m.



GRAMMYS, TOKYO, SUPER BOWL: CAN TAYLOR DO IT ALL IN A WEEK?

With two public appearances and four back-to-back concerts across the US and
Asia, Taylor Swift needs to race against time. Luckily, she has a private jet.



PIPES RING OUT ACROSS NELSON

The sun shone on an evening of Celtic music, as the City of Nelson Highland Pipe
Band entertained the crowd at Fairfield House.




WHAT’S ON IN MANAWATŪ: FEBRUARY 2 - 4

The engines are revving for the biggest weekend on the calendar in Palmerston
North.



MORE WOMAD ARTISTS ANNOUNCED

Aotearoa DJ Halfqueen and Naarm/Melbourne-based award-winning singer-songwriter
Mo’Ju will be joining the likes of Ziggy Marley, Morcheeba and WITCH.



FESTIVAL MANAGER EYES MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR BOOST TO NELSON

Passes for the Adam NZ International Chamber Music Festival sold out in 43
minutes, “like a Taylor Swift concert”.








POU TIAKI



COULD AI HOLD THE KEY TO PRESERVING MĀTAURANGA MĀORI?

Inspired by his nana’s legacy, Microsoft’s Dan Walker has created a customised
AI that’s well versed in South Taranaki whakapapa and mātauranga.



DEPUTY POLICE COMMISSIONER WALLY HAUMAHA TO RETIRE

Controversial Deputy Police Commissioner Wally Haumaha will hang up his boots at
Waitangi next week in what will be the last job of a 40-year career.



NGĀI TAHU CEO ARIHIA BENNETT TO STEP DOWN IN MARCH

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu acknowledged Bennett’s leadership and “huge contribution”
to the iwi’s development during her 12 years at the helm.




TE AO MĀORI: IN THE BEGINNING

Join Josiah Komene as he takes a quick journey through Māori history, laying the
foundation to build a better understanding of te ao Māori today.



NO HIDING AT WAITANGI FOR OUR THREE-HEADED TANIWHA

OPINION: At Rātana they were branded a three-headed taniwha but our coalition
politicians should expect the spotlight to intensify at Waitangi.



RENOWNED MĀORI BROADCASTER, ARTIST SELWYN MURU DIES AT 86

“Mercurial, creative, brilliant and temperamental” – Muru whānau reminisce about
the man who had a huge impact on so many but especially them.



BUSINESSES ENCOURAGED TO LEARN FROM ‘AMAZING’ MĀORI VALUES

Pākehā-owned company learning about te ao Māori shares tutorial video series so
other businesses can embrace it too.



PASIFIKA URGED TO STAND IN SOLIDARITY WITH MĀORI WHĀNAU

The role of Pasifika in Aotearoa is now more important than ever, says former
minister for Pacific peoples Aupito William Sio.



LANTERN FESTIVAL RETURNS AFTER FOUR-YEAR HIATUS

Auckland’s Lantern Festival is set to glow again next month as it celebrates the
Year of the Dragon at a new venue.



THOUSANDS ARRIVE FOR RĀTANA CELEBRATIONS FOLLOWING HUI-Ā-MOTU

This year’s event is occurring amid contention over the Government's approach to
race relations and the Treaty of Waitangi.






BRAND STORIES



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BEHIND THE SCENES AT URBAN POLO

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Go behind the scenes to meet the people that help bring the Urban Polo to life.




HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT YOUR GUT

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Foods to eat, herbs to try and tips to help soothe your stomach.



A SNEAK PEEK INTO CENTRAL DISTRICTS FIELD DAYS 2024

SPONSORED

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URBAN POLO PROUDLY GIVES BACK

SPONSORED

The hottest event series of the summer is one that is committed to charity and
community



MEET THE FUTURE OF WORK: THE NEXT GENERATION OF KIWI TALENT

SPONSORED

The New Zealand Careers Expo is an essential fixture for many businesses,
training providers, and industry groups across the country.



KEA ELITE ‘HOME AWAY FROM HOME’

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THE IMPACT OF A SKILLED PROPERTY MANAGER

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A MORE SUSTAINABLE WATER SUPPLY SOLUTION FOR WELLINGTON RESIDENTS

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As the water shortage issues intensify in Wellington it's worth considering what
a more sustainable longer-term solution might be.



RURAL INTERNET GURUS

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THE FOREVER PROJECT



FEEDBACK ON MĀTAITAI APPLICATION SOUGHT

Fisheries New Zealand is inviting a second round of comments on a new mātaitai
reserve at Ōrari in South Canterbury.



SPRINKLERS ALLOWED AGAIN IN PICTON

The sprinkler ban in Picton and Waikawa is over. But there’s a catch.



HOW WE RECYCLE IS CHANGING: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

From tomorrow, our kerbside recycling collections will be standardised across
the country.



TARANAKI BUS PASSENGERS ON THE RISE

Bus patronage in Taranaki has increased by 18%, Taranaki Regional Council
figures show.



INSURANCE WON’T COVER 2023’S $2.3B STORM DAMAGE

The problem is likely to get costlier for the next weather disaster, a new
report warns.



‘IMMINENT, SEVERE ECOLOGICAL HARM’ FORCES COUNCIL TO OPEN LAGOON

Environment Southland will use emergency works powers to open Waituna Lagoon to
the sea after a toxic algal bloom was found there last month.




FIRST EVER SIGHTING OF NEWBORN GREAT WHITE

Predator pup was seen off the coast of California shedding its embryonic layer
just hours after birth in a world-first wild sighting.



PROPOSED CLIMATE CHANGE STRATEGY SCRUTINISED

A document warning today’s actions could change the course of the future has
caused robust debate at a Southland District Council meeting.



GOVT ‘STRONGLY COMMITTED’ TO CUTTING NZ’S CARBON FOOTPRINT

After slashing many climate policies, Cabinet will agree on a replacement
pollution-reduction plan by the middle of 2024, minister Simon Watts promises.



STRANDED WHALE HOISTED FROM THE WATER

The whale that stranded at a Christchurch beach would be driven to a private
location, to be decided by iwi, for burial.






MOTORING



TESLA WINS NZ TRIBUNAL CASE OVER AUTOPILOT CRASH

Local Tesla Autopilot crash classified as driver error in Christchurch hearing.

38m ago


GERMANY VS USA: BMW’S M2 TAKES ON THE FORD MUSTANG MACH 1

Ten years ago, we probably would have said sports cars would be all but a thing
of the past in the mid-2020s. And yet, here we are.



DRINK-DRIVERS ON PAR WITH OTHER SUMMERS IN TARANAKI

The courthouse has been busy with drink-drivers but police do not believe there
has been an escalation of drink drivers over the summer holidays.



TOYOTA ADMITS TO ‘CHEATING’ ENGINE TESTS, SUSPENDS SHIPMENTS

New Zealand unaffected by overseas cheat admission, shipping stop says Toyota’s
local arm.




MAZDA REVEALS NEW FIVE-SEATER SUV, BUT IT’S NOT FOR US

Mazda’s latest SUV, the CX-70, won’t be coming to New Zealand.



DONALD TRUMP'S LAMBORGHINI DIABLO SELLS FOR RECORD PRICE

One-of-one Italian supercar formerly owned by the 45th President gets tongues
wagging in Scottsdale.



SUPERCARS SET TO INTRODUCE ELECTRICITY THIS YEAR

Supercars, the racing series long dominated by V8 engines, could take its first
step into electric power this year.



UBER DRIVERS REJOICE: THE TOYOTA PRIUS IS BACK … SORT OF

After a two-year hiatus Toyota’s hybrid pioneer is back in New Zealand
showrooms, but with a caveat.



FIRST DRIVE: SUBARU’S FIRST EV, THE SOLTERRA, DRIVEN ON KIWI SOIL

Subaru’s first fully electric vehicle has arrived after about two years of
delays. We take it on a celebratory road trip.



THUNDER DOWN UNDER AN ‘OUTSTANDING SUCCESS’

The Thunder Down Under meeting at Timaru’s Levels Raceway this year saw a record
crowd, a record number of entries and a record number of categories.






SPORT


FOOTBALL FERNS CO-CAPTAINS TO SIT OUT OLYMPIC QUALIFIERS

Ali Riley and Ria Percival will miss New Zealand’s upcoming Olympic qualifiers
in Samoa.

10:28AM



ACL INJURY DASHES TALL FERNS STAR’S OLYMPICS HOPES

The Tall Ferns’ worst fears have been realised with star guard Charlisse
Leger-Walker suffering a season-ending knee injury.



THE NUMBERS BEHIND LYDIA KO’S HOT START TO LPGA SEASON

After a wretched 2023, the Kiwi golfer has started the year in style as she
closes in on a Hall of Fame spot.





BLACK CAPS SEEKING ELUSIVE PRIZE AGAINST SOUTH AFRICA

The two teams have met in 16 test series, but the results have rarely been
pleasant.




CASH-STRAPPED SUPER RUGBY CLUB SET TO LEARN FATE

Rugby Australia plan to make early call on the Melbourne Rebels’ future in the
competition.

10:26AM



FOOTBALLER ACCUSED OF TOUCHING MASCOT INAPPROPRIATELY

Spaniard Hugo Mallo, who currently plays in Brazil, protests his innocence over
claims he assaulted a woman in a bird costume.




PLANS FOR 16-TEAM A-LEAGUE SET TO BE SHELVED

Fears grow over a potential black hole in the competition’s budget as expansion
interest cools.




PGA TOUR STRIKES $3 BILLION DEAL WITH INVESTMENT GROUP

In a deal unanimously approved by the PGA Tour board, players are set to get
equity ownership.




F1 REJECTS ANDRETTI BID TO ENTER CHAMPIONSHIP

Sport’s governing body says it doesn’t believe the proposed 11th team would be
competitive or add value.




MARSH GOES FROM 'HATED' TO AUSTRALIAN CRICKET FAVOURITE

The all-rounder once thought most Aussies hated him, but he’s now one of the
most popular Allan Border Medal winners.






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