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Yeah, Nah: Were Phoenix robbed of a penalty in semifinal?
Kosta Barbarouses was knocked off balance when he attempted the Phoenix’s first shot of the game but the ref was unmoved by his appeal.

A weekly appointment for food, fun and banter
Patients at Hospice Taranaki come together each week to natter over scones and muffins. Pat Kenny is still raving about the pumpkin soup.

NZ Weather Chat: Heavy rain to kick in from today
A subtropical low is blowing in another round of torrential rain, which will hit today and hang around for the week.

The 5 Best Fitbits for 2024: Top Fitness Trackers - CNET
If you’re looking for a new fitness tracker, consider investing in one of the best Fitbit trackers on the market.

Best E-Reader for 2024 - CNET
If reading more is your goal this year, check out one of our favorite e-readers.

Pacific NGO alliance condemns France for 'betrayal of the Kanaky people'
An alliance of over two dozen Pacific non-government organisations have condemned France for what they say is a "betrayal" of New Caledonia's Kanak population.

Suspicious fire outside club rooms at Papaioea Park
A small fire has burned through a part of the wall at the Papaioea Park club rooms late on Sunday evening.

Musical adventure in store for audiences
The Manawatu Concert Band will be performing Journey Through Sound: A Musical Adventure for the first time in 2024 at the Speirs Centre on May 25.

How Tesla's falling share price has hit KiwiSaver accounts
One KiwiSaver manager is both topping the table, with an annual return of 150.4 percent in one fund, and a huge loss in another. What's going on?

Green MP Darleen Tana investigation costs $43,000 so far
Darleen Tana was suspended nine weeks ago amid allegations of migrant exploitation relating to her husband's company .

Manawa Energy FY24 results: Solid result driven by strong asset management and focus on strategy and value creation
Independent power producer and renewable electricity developer Manawa Energy (‘Manawa’) reported a solid full year financial result for the 12 months to 31 March 2024, with EBITDAF from continuing operations up 6 per cent on the previous year,

Clap admits pared-back list of graffiti charges
The Invercargill man now has three months to complete the requirements to satisfy a police offer of diversion.

How AI could make 4 day work weeks the norm
Generative AI is saving NZ workers an average of 5.4 hours a week, but some are still concerned about the risks of using it.

What Color Are Your Sunglasses? It May Matter for When You're Using Them - CNET
Sunglass lenses are made with different tints. Here's what each color means and when they might come in handy for specific activities.

Joining AUKUS could be seen as 'taking sides' - Chinese ambassador
Wang Xiaolong told an audience the military pact is "unabashedly designed to maintain US hegemony and contain other countries' development".

Zitcha names Josh Forsyth as APAC sales lead amid expansion
Zitcha has named Josh Forsyth as APAC sales lead to drive its growth in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, leveraging the retail media market’s burgeoning potential.

Tapapa fatal crash: Police scout dashcam footage
A person died and two were taken to hospital after a crash in the Bay of Plenty.

2km pipe to increase Oakura’s water capacity
The New Plymouth council is spending $248 million over 10 years to fix the district’s plumbing.

Daily road closures switched to stop/go in Tangarakau Gorge
Traffic will be brought to a halt intermittently between 7am and 5pm, causing potential delays on the Forgotten World Highway of up to 45 minutes.

Helicopter carrying Iran president Ebrahim Raisi crashes in foggy, mountainous region
Rescue crews were speeding through a misty, rural forest where his helicopter was believed to be.