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Art duo Daniel Kok and Luke George bridge art and sport in bringing shibari to the scrum

“Crouch. Bind. Set.” The referee’s command heard on rugby fields all over the world. And, after a one-off performance...

Mar 27 · 2 min read >

Mongrel Mob’s Anthony Pearce challenges his jail term in the Court of Appeal

Mongrel Mob member Anthony Pearce is currently in prison for stabbing a man in the neck, an act which...

Mar 27 · 3 min read >

Government rejects Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s demands over rates, GST

By RNZ The prime minister has dismissed the mayor of Auckland’s plea to the government to pay rates on...

Mar 27 · 2 min read >

Hunting: roar season 2024 underway as game animal council, Police ask for vigilence

The Roar season is currently underway. Photo / Mark Mitchell Waikato’s hunting hotspots are expected to be busy soon...

Mar 27 · 3 min read >

Public transport: Entire Auckland suburbs could be left without public transport services – council

By Finn Blackwell of RNZ Auckland Council is warning that funding reductions to transport could see entire suburbs without...

Mar 27 · 2 min read >

Nelson man Jason Wayne Kerr paid women in Asia to see their children dance naked

Jason Wayne Kerr was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison for offending including the sexual exploitation...

Mar 27 · 3 min read >

Northland businesses to enjoy short ‘boost’ as Brynderwyns reopens for Easter

Old Packhouse Market Kerikeri owners Warrick and Judy Hyland are looking forward to the Brynderwyns opening over Easter. Photo...

Mar 27 · 2 min read >

Hastings: Large police operation in Flaxmere, street cordoned off

A police operation is underway in Flaxmere. Photo / Paul Taylor A large police operation is underway in the...

Mar 27 · 14 sec read >

Easter Sunday trading policies vary across Whanganui, Rangitīkei, Ruapehu and South Taranaki

This Easter Sunday most shops in Whanganui will close their doors, whereas in neighbouring regions business owners will have...

Mar 27 · 3 min read >

Budget Policy Statement: Nicola Willis concedes she won’t be able to get the books back in shape quickly

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has conceded she won’t be able to get the Government’s finances back in shape as...

Mar 27 · 1 min read >