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Missing Christchurch woman Valerie Hargrave found alive after neighbours join the search
- Newswire.co.nz
- An 81-year-old Christchurch woman who vanished from her Woolston home has been found alive after days of searching that drew in police, trained volunteers and dozens of ordinary neighbours who refused to give up on her. Valerie Hargrave was last confirmed seen on Saturday morning, leaving her home in the St John Street area at […]
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All Blacks Sevens coach Tomasi Cama steps down after a season that slipped away
- Newswire.co.nz
- Tomasi Cama, one of the most decorated figures in New Zealand sevens history, has confirmed he will step aside as head coach of the All Blacks Sevens at the end of the 2025/26 World Series, closing a chapter that stretched across more than two decades in the black jersey. The decision was announced on Monday, […]
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Jane Watson retires after 66 tests and a World Cup with the Silver Ferns
- Newswire.co.nz
- One of the most respected defenders New Zealand netball has produced has played her last competitive season. Jane Watson confirmed on Tuesday that she will retire at the end of the current Suncorp Super Netball campaign, drawing a line under 15 seasons at the top of the game and a Silver Ferns career that took […]
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AGM 2026 Speaker Michael Upchurch
- Friends of Te Papa
- Join us for an exclusive look at Te Papa Press — and a chance to take home something special. This year’s AGM features a keynote from Michael Upchurch, Publisher at […]
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All four Super Rugby semifinalists are New Zealand teams for the first time
- Newswire.co.nz
- For the first time in the history of Super Rugby Pacific, every team left standing in the semifinals comes from New Zealand. The Chiefs, Crusaders, Hurricanes and Blues all booked their places over a one-sided qualifying weekend, leaving the Australian and Pacific sides watching the business end of the season from the sideline. It is […]
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Wellington declares a state of emergency and orders south coast evacuations as 10 metre swells bear down
- Newswire.co.nz
- Wellington has declared a local state of emergency and ordered hundreds of people off the capital’s south coast as some of the largest swells in years close in on the lower North Island. Mayor Andrew Little signed the declaration for the city’s Southern and Eastern wards on Monday evening, and a mandatory evacuation took effect […]
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Paul Coll wins a third British Open squash title in Birmingham, his first in four years
- Newswire.co.nz
- West Coaster Paul Coll has added a third British Open squash title to his record, beating world number one Mostafa Asal of Egypt in the final in Birmingham to claim the sport’s oldest and most prestigious crown for the first time in four years. The Greymouth-born 34-year-old came through the men’s final 3-1, losing a […]
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Central Junior Championship 2026
- Hutt Valley Fencing Club
- Fencing Central and Hutt Valley Fencing Club invite you to attend the 2026 Central Junior Championships on the 20th and 21st of June, to be held at Upper Hutt College. With New Zealand Juniors being held in Upper Hutt in early July this is a great opportunity to get used to fencing at the same … Continue reading Central Junior Championship 2026 →
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New Zealand Junior National Championship 2026
- Hutt Valley Fencing Club
- Fencing New Zealand and Fencing Central invite you to attend the 2026 New Zealand Junior Championship on the 10th and 12th of June, to be held at Upper Hutt College. This is a great opportunity to fence at a national competition in our own backyard. For any questions or concerns, please email: tournaments@fencingcentral.org.nz AffiliationsPlease note that … Continue reading New Zealand Junior National Championship 2026 →
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All Whites push England close in a 1-0 loss before their World Cup opener
- Newswire.co.nz
- The All Whites lost 1-0 to England in Tampa, but the manner of the defeat will give Darren Bazeley far more comfort than the scoreline, with New Zealand pushing one of the World Cup favourites all the way in their final tune-up before the tournament begins. The only goal came right on halftime at Raymond […]
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Mary Said Yes
- Tawa Baptist Church
- Scriptures: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 2:13-15, Luke 2:41-50, Mark 3:20-21 & 32-35, Luke 14:31-33 and John 19:25-27. Video Link: https://youtu.be/cBEKGkHA5rE Audio Link: Stream Sermon – 7 Jun 2026 – Mary Said Yes by tawabaptist | Listen online for free on SoundCloud Structure: Introduction: Good morning everyone. Yes, is a powerful word. Yes, makes things happen. … Continue reading Mary Said Yes
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Mystics stun champion Tactix in extra time to tighten grip on the ANZ Premiership
- Newswire.co.nz
- The Northern Mystics have pulled off one of the great escapes of the netball season, clawing back from five goals down in the final quarter to beat the defending champion Mainland Tactix 53-51 after extra time in Christchurch on Saturday night. It was the Mystics’ second extra-time win in as many weeks and it tightened […]
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Black Caps need a small miracle at Lord’s chasing 254 against England
- Newswire.co.nz
- The Black Caps go into the third day of the first test against England at Lord’s needing a small miracle, sitting at 36 for three in pursuit of 254 after a wicket-laden second day that swung one way and then the other before England regained the upper hand. It has been a low-scoring, fast-moving match […]
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Ben Oliver wins the Tour de Wallonie for New Zealand after surviving a final-bend crash
- Newswire.co.nz
- New Zealand cyclist Ben Oliver has pulled off the biggest result of his career, snatching the overall title at the Tour de Wallonie in Belgium after winning a chaotic final stage that ended with most of the leading group sprawled across the road. The 29 year old from Christchurch, who rides for the American outfit […]
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Orange warnings cover Bay of Plenty and Taranaki as storms sweep the North Island
- Newswire.co.nz
- Thousands of New Zealanders started the weekend in the dark and the wet as a violent band of storms rolled up the country, knocking out power overnight and leaving the top half of the North Island braced for heavy rain, thunder and the small chance of a tornado. The system first lit up the South […]
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Tom Walsh misses a Diamond League podium in Rome by a single centimetre
- Newswire.co.nz
- Tom Walsh has shown he is still throwing close to his best, finishing fourth at the Rome Diamond League with a season-best heave that left him agonisingly short of the podium. The Canterbury shot putter unloaded 21.49 metres with his final attempt at the Pietro Mennea Golden Gala, missing third place by a single centimetre […]
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Wellington College Newsletter – Week 7, Term 2, 2026
- Wellington College
- Read the full publication The post Wellington College Newsletter – Week 7, Term 2, 2026 appeared first on Wellington College.
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WC Arts Week 2026
- Wellington College
- This week WC has been celebrating the arts, with some fantastic events and performances happening... The post WC Arts Week 2026 appeared first on Wellington College.
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Parent Information Evening – Supporting Your Son Through Externals
- Wellington College
- Supporting Your Son Through Externals: Proven Study and Exam Strategies... The post Parent Information Evening – Supporting Your Son Through Externals appeared first on Wellington College.
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Commerce and History Japan Tour – April 2027
- Wellington College
- The Commerce and History departments are now recruiting students for their April 2027 trip to Japan.... The post Commerce and History Japan Tour – April 2027 appeared first on Wellington College.
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Ellesse Andrews to lead a 19-strong New Zealand cycling team at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games
- Newswire.co.nz
- Olympic champion Ellesse Andrews will spearhead a 19-strong New Zealand track cycling team at next month’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with the squad named this week ahead of racing that begins on 23 July at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome. Andrews, from Christchurch, arrives in Scotland as one of the most decorated athletes in the […]
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Mother and son sentenced after trying to take 18 kilograms of greenstone out of New Zealand
- Newswire.co.nz
- A mother and son who were caught trying to carry almost 18 kilograms of pounamu, the greenstone that Ngāi Tahu regard as a national treasure, through Auckland Airport have appeared for sentencing in the Manukau District Court, closing the first case of its kind New Zealand Customs has ever taken to a conviction. Xin Li […]
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Super Rugby Pacific finals kick off tonight with three New Zealand teams chasing the title
- Newswire.co.nz
- The business end of Super Rugby Pacific arrives tonight, with three New Zealand sides earning the right to host qualifying finals and the defending champion Crusaders preparing to throw the first big punch of the playoffs at home in Christchurch. After 14 rounds of regular season rugby, the table has settled in a way that […]
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All Blacks prop Tyrel Lomax stays in New Zealand through 2029 after turning down overseas offers
- Newswire.co.nz
- Tyrel Lomax has decided his immediate future lies in New Zealand. The All Blacks tighthead prop has signed a fresh three-year deal with New Zealand Rugby that keeps him in the country through to the end of 2029, tying him to the Hurricanes and to Tasman in the provincial game and, just as importantly, keeping […]
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All Whites thrashed 4-0 by Haiti in a sobering start to their World Cup build-up
- Newswire.co.nz
- The All Whites have been brought sharply back to earth less than two weeks before their first FIFA World Cup match in 16 years, going down 4-0 to Haiti in a warm-up friendly at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It was New Zealand’s heaviest defeat in nine years and a far from ideal way […]
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Geothermal bore bursts at a Rotorua marae and shoots a 30 metre column of water and mud into the sky
- Newswire.co.nz
- A long abandoned geothermal bore has burst into life at a Rotorua marae this week, throwing a column of water, steam and mud some 30 metres into the sky and coating nearby buildings and cars in a fine white residue. The eruption began about 4.30pm at Tarewa Pounamu Marae on Tarewa Road and was still […]
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Six Good Electrification Decisions in the Next Ten Years
- Sustainability Trust Wellington
- Our CEO, Georgie Ferrari, reflects on the journey to an electric home—inspired by a recent trip to Tāhuna Queenstown.
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Late May Newsletter
- Friends of Te Papa
- Talofa lava Friends! As early winter settles in, it’s the perfect moment to treat yourself to something uplifting. Our upcoming events offer a welcoming space to step out of the […]
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The Future of Local Government for Wellington City
- Thorndon Residents Assocation
- Wellington Mayor Andrew Little delivered a speech today, 3 June 2026 focusing on central government requirement for councils to draw up amalgamation plans. To quote RMA Minister Chris Bishop “lead your own reform, or we will do it for you. Either way, change is coming.” The Mayor is taking the government’s 9 August deadline seriously, […]
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Auckland water bills rise 7.2 percent from July as Watercare funds a 13.8 billion dollar upgrade
- Newswire.co.nz
- Auckland households will pay more for their water from the start of next month, with Watercare confirming water and wastewater charges will rise by 7.2 percent from 1 July. The increase lands on top of a separate 7.9 percent average rates rise from Auckland Council, leaving many ratepayers facing a double squeeze just as winter […]
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Kiwi great Kieran Foran lands the Manly head coaching job on a three year deal
- Newswire.co.nz
- One of New Zealand rugby league’s most decorated sons has been handed one of the biggest jobs in the game. The Manly Sea Eagles have confirmed former Kiwis five-eighth Kieran Foran as their permanent head coach on a three year deal that runs through to the end of the 2029 season, rewarding a turnaround that […]
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Black Caps open their England series at Lord’s tomorrow with a full pace attack and the new Crowe-Thorpe Trophy on the line
- Newswire.co.nz
- The Black Caps begin their three test tour of England at Lord’s tomorrow, and for the first time the two sides will be playing for the Crowe-Thorpe Trophy, a new prize named after two of the most admired batsmen the countries have produced. The opening test at the home of cricket runs from Thursday 4 […]
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White Ferns name farewell-tour squad to defend their T20 World Cup title in England
- Newswire.co.nz
- The White Ferns will defend their Twenty20 World Cup crown in England next week with a 15-strong squad that blends the players who delivered New Zealand’s first global cricket title in 2024 with two fresh faces and a farewell tour for three of the country’s most decorated cricketers. New Zealand Cricket has named off-spinning all-rounder […]
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What is the Average Cost of a Ducted Heat Pump System?
- Sustainability Trust Wellington
- In this article, we discuss how much ducted heat pump systems typically cost from supply to installation, the average running costs of ducted heating and the benefits of central heating for your home.
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Otago egg farm back to 200,000 birds 18 months after New Zealand’s first bird flu cull
- Newswire.co.nz
- The Otago egg farm that sat at the centre of New Zealand’s first outbreak of highly pathogenic bird flu is back to a full flock, with about 200,000 hens once again living in its sheds roughly 18 months after every bird on the property was put down. Mainland Poultry’s free range farm at Hillgrove, near […]
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New Zealand rowers open the World Cup season with gold and bronze in Seville
- Newswire.co.nz
- New Zealand’s rowers have opened their international season with a statement, claiming a gold and a bronze medal on the final day of the first World Cup regatta of the year on the Guadalquivir River in Seville. The standout result came in the men’s pair, where Ben Taylor and Oli Welch powered clear of a […]
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Solo Trans-Tasman sailor Graeme Francis survives a night bailing his flooding yacht off the far north
- Newswire.co.nz
- A 69-year-old yachtsman is safely back on dry land at Mangōnui after spending about 16 hours alone in a flooding boat, pumping water through the night while big swells battered his vessel off the top of the North Island. Graeme Francis, a New Plymouth Yacht Club member, was competing in the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht […]
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Seven dead on New Zealand roads in the worst King’s Birthday weekend toll since 2016
- Newswire.co.nz
- Seven people have died on New Zealand roads over King’s Birthday weekend, making it the deadliest holiday period of its kind in a decade and prompting a sombre plea from police for drivers to take care on the journey home. The official holiday count ran from 4pm on Friday and was due to close at […]
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Imogen Ayris wins career-best Diamond League silver in the pole vault in Rabat
- Newswire.co.nz
- New Zealand pole vaulter Imogen Ayris has produced the best Diamond League result of her career, clearing 4.70 metres to take silver behind Olympic champion Nina Kennedy at the Meeting International Mohammed VI d’Athletisme in Rabat, Morocco. It was Ayris’ first podium finish on the Diamond League circuit, the sport’s premier global series, and a […]
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Fly of the Month: June 2026
- Wellington Flyfishers Club
- Glow Bugs Probably the most effective cold water winter fly pattern. The Glo-Bug has proved itself for over 60 years now.Originating in California this easily tied pattern is successful wherever trout are. In fast, slow or still water this fly will attract pre-spawning and other trout when standard natural patterns are less interesting. Hook TMC […]
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Mystics edge Steel in extra time in Invercargill to share top spot with two rounds left
- Newswire.co.nz
- The Northern Mystics produced the kind of finish that wins titles, clawing back from the brink in Invercargill on Sunday to beat the Southern Steel 61-53 after extra time and move into a share of top spot in the ANZ Premiership with two rounds of the regular season to play. For most of the afternoon […]
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Black Foils to return to SailGP racing at Halifax four months after their Auckland crash
- Newswire.co.nz
- New Zealand’s SailGP team will finally race again next month, ending an enforced absence that stretched across most of the season after a violent crash on home water in February. The Black Foils have confirmed they will return at the Halifax event in Canada on 20 and 21 June, four months after a collision with […]
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Coronet Peak opens weeks early as the South Island fires up its first snow factory
- Newswire.co.nz
- Skiers were carving turns at Coronet Peak over the long weekend, weeks ahead of the field’s usual June start, after New Zealand’s South Island switched on its first snow factory and guaranteed an early opening regardless of the weather. The Queenstown ski area, run by NZSki, opened on Friday 29 May, the same day the […]
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Father, Son, Spirit
- Tawa Baptist Church
- Scripture: John 16:5-15 Video Link: https://youtu.be/dlaJZBC44q0 Audio Link: Stream Sermon – 31 Mar 2026 – Father, Son, Spirit by tawabaptist | Listen online for free on SoundCloud Structure: Introduction: Good morning everyone. Today is Trinity Sunday, one week after Pentecost. The Trinity is the name we give to God the Father, God the Son and … Continue reading Father, Son, Spirit
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Black Caps thrash Ireland in Belfast by an innings and 79 runs as Tom Blundell hits 186 and Nathan Smith takes six wickets
- Newswire.co.nz
- The Black Caps have wrapped up a comprehensive innings and 79 run victory over Ireland at Stormont in Belfast, with batter Tom Blundell scoring 186 and bowler Nathan Smith claiming six wickets for 40 in the one off test. The result gives Tom Latham’s side a hefty dose of confidence before they head to Lord’s […]
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Moana Pasifika beat the Brumbies 21-19 in Canberra as the franchise faces a fight for survival
- Newswire.co.nz
- Moana Pasifika ended the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season with a stirring 21-19 win over the ACT Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday night, holding on for the closing minutes with only fourteen men while their franchise sits in the hands of liquidators back home. The result, played out at GIO Stadium, sent the Brumbies into […]
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Chiefs hammer Blues 59-34 in Hamilton to send the defending champions to a Christchurch quarter-final
- Newswire.co.nz
- The Chiefs ran in nine tries to five in a stunning 59-34 victory over the Blues at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton on Saturday night, ending any chance the defending champions had of a home quarter-final and locking them into a long trip south to face the Crusaders in Christchurch next weekend. Wallace Sititi captained […]
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Warriors rest Origin stars Mitch Barnett and Kurt Capewell for top of the table clash with Penrith
- Newswire.co.nz
- The New Zealand Warriors will chase a seventh straight win on Sunday night when they meet competition leaders Penrith in a top of the table clash, but they will do it without two of their most experienced forwards after coach Andrew Webster chose to rest his State of Origin pair. Prop Mitch Barnett, who played […]
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Crusaders hammer Hurricanes 47-14 in Christchurch to climb into third before the Super Rugby playoffs
- Newswire.co.nz
- The Crusaders produced the kind of statement performance that finals rugby is built on, running in seven tries to thrash competition leaders the Hurricanes 47-14 at One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch on Friday night and climbing into third place on the Super Rugby Pacific table just as the playoffs come into view. In the […]
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Tim Payne gains more than a million followers in days after an Argentine influencer makes the All Whites defender the World Cup’s unlikely star
- Newswire.co.nz
- Tim Payne has spent more than a decade as one of New Zealand football’s quiet professionals, the kind of defender who does the unglamorous work and rarely trends anywhere. In the space of roughly 48 hours that changed completely. The Wellington Phoenix and All Whites defender has gone from fewer than 5,000 Instagram followers to […]
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