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March 13 2021
Kia Ora, Aotearoa!

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America's Cup racing heads to northern course

Wind forecasts look good, but those hoping for views over the "stadium" inner harbour course C will be disappointed.

AucklandPerson critically injured in south Auckland 'incident'

Rimu Rd in Māngere Bridge is closed while police work to establish how the person was injured.

13m ago
CoronavirusCovid-19: No new community cases, 3 in MIQ

There have been no new cases of Covid-19 community transmission for 13 days.

31m ago
CrimePukekohe homicide: Man dies from critical injuries
12:27pm
CanterburyWoman reunited with handbag lost a decade ago in shattered Christ Church Cathedral
BasketballUS high school commentator blames diabetes for racist outburst

Matt Rowan claims he'd had a sugar spike when he was caught on a hot mic directing a racial slur at a girls team kneeling for the US national anthem.

15m ago
PropertyBuying to bulldoze - when a sale is about the land, not the house

Developers clearing and rebuilding are pushing up prices of larger lots in established areas.

CanterburyMemorial service to mark second anniversary of mosque attacks

A national remembrance service will take place Saturday afternoon.

12:20pm
BusinessConsumer NZ: Look into banks' 'money for jam'
editors' picks
QuizzesQuiz: Morning trivia challenge
SportDouble gold for Kiwis in the snow
12:50pm
Dunedin'The best photo to get in NZ'
Homed'Haunted' Wellington house hits the market
EntertainmentJennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez reportedly split
12:31pm
TechnologyNetflix looks at password-sharing crackdown
12:25pm
perspectives
Bay Of PlentyOne dead after western Bay of Plenty crash

The single vehicle crash south of Katikati happened about 2am on Saturday.

NationalGroup of children on scooters terrorising Wellington suburb

Staff from five Tawa businesses say they have been subjected to intimidation, theft and in some cases, racist abuse.

CanterburyMan's two years of pain, trauma and flashbacks

Temel Atacocugu tries not to smile, because it reveals the gap where the metal teeth that saved his life during the Christchurch terror attack have been surgically removed.

CrimePrisoner granted release days before death, but was too sick to leave

Fung Chu Sze was given compassionate release, but border restrictions and her advanced cancer made it impossible for her to get back to Hong Kong.

AmericasUS city to dim lights at night to make it safer for birds in flight

The lights of Philadelphia might not shine as bright in the coming weeks as the US city tries to prevent millions of migrating birds slamming into skyscrapers.

44m ago
AmericasUS offers temporary legal residency to people from Myanmar

The Biden administration is offering temporary legal residency to people from Myanmar in the wake of that country's February 1 coup.

12:49pm
WorldWHO says AstraZeneca vaccinations should continue as some nations halt rollout amid concerns

Fatal blood clots among people who had received the vaccine have been reported in Denmark and Italy, though there is no evidence the deaths were caused by the vaccine.

AmericasGeorge Floyd's family to receive record $37 million in settlement

The city of Minneapolis will pay a record NZ$37 million to the family of George Floyd to settle a wrongful-death lawsuit related to his death last May in police custody.

Travel newsQantas starts first ‘vaccine passport’ trial ahead of border reopening

Qantas has started its first passenger trial of a digital “vaccine passport” system which it says will be necessary for overseas travel when international border reopens.

Travel newsCovid-19: Travel restrictions lifted as Auckland returns to level 1

Air New Zealand brings back food and drinks onboard as Aucklanders can now enjoy the same freedoms as the rest of New Zealand.

AucklandAuckland events back on in alert level 1
NZ TravelMy excellent pandemic adventure in New Zealand, the world's most weirdly normal place
Travel newsAustralian states share new rules for travellers from Auckland
Back Your BackyardBeer, rainbows and mountain oysters: Five events to check out this weekend
BusinessBoat seat maker making a splash at Auld Mug

Local company Shark Seats expects its sales to double thanks to fitting many of the yachting regatta's working boats.

OpinionWhy Air NZ should have got ahead of Saudi crisis

OPINION: Stealing thunder can also be an effective strategy for individuals as well as organisations for keeping certain situations and information away from the public eye.

BusinessShares rise on travel optimism

The sharemarket rose as investors look forward to a brighter horizon for travel, said Greg Smith, head of research at Fat Prophets. “Potentially by the end of this year the international gates are going to be open,” he said.

BusinessTwo NZ software firms sell for almost $2 billion

Sale of Christchurch company Seequent and Auckland's Vend show sector can deliver big returns to the faithful.

ProsperWhy ‘fetch and fly’ is the hottest thing in immigration right now

OPINION: Many desperate Kiwis feel it’s their only chance to bring their overseas partners to New Zealand.

ProsperDavid Parker's world first feat as master of both revenue and environment portfolios

OPINION: It puts him in a powerful position to tackle some of New Zealand’s most pressing environmental issues. What can we expect to see from him.

ProsperHow this Dunedin tour operator kept tourists visiting the city even with a border lockdown
ProsperMan's part-time job turns into thriving business
ProsperThe key to creating high-performing teams
Climate ChangeThe hidden carbon footprint of electric cars

Cars are manufactured overseas, so what's the true carbon cost of a new EV?

Climate ChangeWarming climate means Otago growers may need to swap cherries with kiwifruit - report

Otago will likely get warmer, have fewer frosts and get much less winter snow as the effects of climate change take hold, a new report says.

Climate ChangeACC, other big Crown agencies instructed to come clean on climate risk
EnvironmentHawaii's floods cited as example of climate change
Climate ChangeLast South Island deep-sea oil exploration permit dropped after hitting stumbling block
CrimeOffenders who assault police eligible for alternate resolution scheme

Māori King says the results of the initiative have been "significant", but National says serious crimes deserve "appropriate consequences".

Pou TiakiCounting the cost of a 182-year old broken deal

It's a land deal at the heart of Nelson's creation, but for iwi it's been 182 years of fighting to have a promise honoured.

31m ago
Pou TiakiBreaking down cultural barriers can be child's play

It started as a homework session, but the New Kiwi Club has grown into much more.

Pou Tiaki'It's been a huge journey': Urologist says racist comments have led to change

A Christchurch urologist says he is working to understand his unconscious bias after making offensive remarks at a conference in Queenstown.

Pou TiakiKiwiRail signs first kawenata (agreement) with iwi ahead of Picton terminal work

When railway lines first went down in New Zealand, in the 1870s, people just “bulldozed through”. Not anymore.

Te Reo MāoriComplaint about Stuff's use of 'Kia ora, Aotearoa' thrown out by Media Council

The move comes as the BSA says it will no longer consider complaints about the use of te reo Māori.

TaranakiTe Pae Oranga launched in Taranaki

A new Māori-led approach to dealing with crime and preventing reoffending has been launched in Taranaki.

FilmCousins star Ana Scotney on the importance of belonging

Scotney's personal connection to her latest movie is a powerful one of whānau and whakapapa.

SportDoping scandal leaves British cycling's reputation in tatters

Ex-British Cycling and Team Sky chief doctor Richard Freeman found guilty of ordering banned testosterone in 2011 to help dope an unnamed rider.

12:54pm
America's CupIs today home advantage day for Team NZ?

Jimmy Spithill thinks local fans give Team NZ the edge as Super Saturday looms

SportTom Brady signs new deal with Super Bowl champions
FootballAway daze: It's a year since Wellington Phoenix played at home
CricketImpressive England hammer India in first T20
12:17pm
RugbyEx-cricket prospect relaxed about rugby call for Chiefs debut
HomedThe pros and cons of buying an investment property for your kids

It's a huge help onto the ladder, but do your children have the time or patience — or even want to be a landlord?

HomedBackyard chickens are the best - here's why you need some

OPINION: There’s nothing like having freshly-laid free-range eggs in the fridge - is it time for you to hen up?

HomedArtist's 'loose' paintings prove a hit
Real EstateFamily forced to sell after being fleeced by 'handyman'
HomedThe pretty Kerikeri garden created by an interior designer
HomedKitchen of the Week: 1960s house gets flower power
ParentingWhere surrogacy in NZ could be headed
Well & Good'Just unrealistic': Michelle Obama opens up about mental health in Covid-19
FashionThere should be a lesson for us all in Kate Moss's latest look
Well & GoodI no longer want a job mentor. I want a joy mentor
BravoMeghan Markle’s alleged email to Palace about false Kate Middleton claims revealed
FashionHow to dress your way to optimism with just one garment
Parenting'The unspoken grief of watching your daughter grow into a young woman'
FilmWes Craven's slick, sassy in-flight terror Red Eye comes to TVNZ Duke

REVIEW: This was the movie that proved how versatile Rachel McAdams could be and paved the way for Cillian Murphy's Peaky Blinders menace.

FilmMia Wasikowska's haunting Tracks makes its way to Netflix

REVIEW: Evoking memories of classic Aussie tales such as Walkabout, this magnificently captures the terror of tackling the vast and harsh Outback.

EntertainmentBill Bailey's learned his cha-cha from his cheese roll
TV and RadioNetflix testing feature to potentially crack down on password-sharing
Music2021 Grammys predictions: Who will win and who should win
Climate ChangeIt just got easier to see if an EV would fit your lifestyle

Fancy driving an EV, but not sure if it would suit your lifestyle? Try subscribing to one instead.

MotoringThis 1974 Ford Escort runs in the family
MotoringBest to worst: New Zealand's car insurance providers ranked
KEA Kids NewsHow gratitude can stop you feeling angry

Pat Reble knows more about anger than most. The retired prison officer teaches anger management tools to prisoners.

KEA Kids NewsLetters from children prompted Jacinda Ardern to help Māui dolphin
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