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June 13 2021

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Kelly Dennett

Table for one: The rise of the solo diner

Catherine Harris

Log exports threaten timber millers

Rob Stock

Calls for bankruptcy overhaul

Melanie Earley

Inside the ableist language debate

Investigation launched following man's death after arrest

The man was arrested at Auckland Hospital and taken into custody, but was later found unresponsive in a cell.

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Danielle Clent

Government offers $8k discount on EVs

Big discounts are being offered to electric vehicle buyers — and its even available on one form of Tesla.

12:14pm

Thomas Coughlan

Super Rugby: Crusaders not letting missed opportunity take gloss off 2021

Scott Robertson is peeved the Crusaders aren't in the trans-Tasman final, but isn’t about to let the lost opportunity detract from another title-winning year.

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'I cried happy tears': How a house with rotten floors was transformed

Three weeks earlier, the family was walking on planks to stop them from falling through rotten floorboards. Then it was transformed by Habitat for Humanity.

Police officer climbed into ex-partner's property

Goldminer fined $51k for discharging dirty water into West Coast creek

12:15pm

What glitter and a can of Coke have to do with Covid-19 in New Zealand

If all the coronavirus that caused New Zealand’s lockdown squeezed together, how big a volume would it be?

Police officer hospitalised following assault outside Paraparaumu bar

Police were called to a fight at The Jolly Pub shortly before midnight on Saturday.

11:33am

500 rugby games for one club

Jason Judd has marked 50 straight seasons playing rugby and has no plans to hang up his boots.

59m ago

Govt to stop funding Air NZ's $500k per month 5-star isolation hotel

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Lumsden Heritage Trust wins NZ award

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Quiz: Morning trivia challenge

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Christian Eriksen 'stable' and 'awake' after collapsing in Denmark game

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Entitled and inept - local government isn't fit for purpose

OPINION: Sir Tim Shadbolt needs to go — and we need to take stock nationally of the calibre of our local councillors.

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Two people being treated for Covid-19 at Middlemore Hospital are in a stable condition.

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Woman died taking MDMA at Auckland rave

Karen Ellett's death was a “disaster”, her father said. "She had so much potential."

We need more than the minimum on climate action

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Manawatū police are hunting for motorist with firearm

Police pulled a vehicle over in Feilding at 11am on Sunday, and the driver pulled out a firearm, before fleeing.

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Mosque attacks film: Christchurch mayor says crews will not be welcome in city

The mayor of Christchurch says the plans for a movie on the Christchurch mosque attacks are a travesty.

Arrest after gun reportedly brandished during Christchurch road rage incident

A 23-year-old woman has been charged with presenting an imitation firearm after motorist allegedly flashed a gun on a busy central city street.

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Mr Blonde is the Aussie underworld's next Mr Big

The Anom bust took down hundreds of organised criminals globally, but another Australian cartel is waiting in the wings and it's named after Tarantino's Mr Blonde.

11:52am

10-years for man who coughed and attacked person who asked him to pull up mask

The sentence for US man Shane Wayne Michael is the strictest one dished out during the entire pandemic.

11:28am

Winning auction bid to fly in space with Jeff Bezos: $39.28m

Details of the winning bidder have not been revealed, but they will be one of six people on the first intergalactic jaunt into space.

US Police: Gunman wounds 13 in Texas before escaping

Two of the victims were in critical condition after the shooting in downtown Austin, police said.

Protecting paradise: Vaccinating the islands Covid-19 forgot

The Cook Islands is yet to see a single case, but border closures have decimated the economy. The vaccine brings hope, but much is at stake.

UK-EU Brexit spat clouds G7 leaders summit

Britain and the EU's escalating diplomatic feud over Northern Ireland is proving to be an unwanted distraction at the G7 summit.

Woman died taking MDMA at Bastion Point rave

Black Caps on verge of completing series win over England

Govt to stop funding Air NZ's $500k per month 5-star isolation hotel

Two Lotto winners bag $500,000

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Quiz: Morning trivia challenge: June 13, 2021

Why Kim Kardashian and Kanye West split

Government offers $8k discount on EVs

A guide to Australia's Blue Mountains

Julie Miller reveals some of her favourite attractions in the World Heritage-listed National Park.

Sleeping in Marlborough's giant wine barrels

Wine-themed accommodation in Marlborough runs the risk of feeling naff, but this cute cabin avoids being gimmicky.

Te Urewera is well worth the journey

Kim Webby reflects on 40 years of trips to the forest straddling Bay of Plenty and northern Hawke’s Bay.

Exploring Ōpononi's celebration of Kupe

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Three of the best Central Otago wineries

The island this film curator calls 'NZ’s version of the Mediterranean'

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Timber millers say log exports are killing them

Forestry's reliance on exports, and one market in particular, is worrying the local timber market.

Low pass rates for healthy homes inspections

Only a quarter of rental properties nationwide pass their healthy homes standards compliance inspections on the first try, a new analysis suggests.

EHaus ordered to pay couple $24,000 over quote to build passive house

A couple looking to build their dream home saw it go up in a puff of smoke after the quote they were given turned out to be more than $500,000 short.

Turning kiwifruit from cow fodder into a premium snack food

Nelson company Little Beauties is investing millions to turn more waste fruit into premium dried fruit slices.

Surge in demand for sleep, anxiety supplements

New Zealanders panic bought $4m worth of vitamin C in the weeks before lockdown, but our appetite for supplements is changing as the Covid-19 pandemic drags on.

NZ must back G7's multinational tax plan

OPINION: Critics have some fair points, but we can't look this gift horse in the mouth.

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'Weekend Warrior' survival kits pull punters

Kiwi outdoor survival kits are a hit with overseas backers on US Kickstarter crowdfunding platform

What I've learned: Building a business entirely online

In 2006, Louise Tanguay co-founded The Sleep Store as an entirely online shop. Here is what she learned in the 15 years since.

Hyperlocal Auckland grocery delivery startup This Local Piggy launches trial

Small company stock market to launch

Why isn’t New Zealand producing enough qualified tradies?

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Are we ready for mass adoption of EVs?

From driving times to battery degradation, we look at the common criticisms levelled at electric cars.

Choice vs necessity: the politics of climate

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New Zealand's use of coal for electricity generation surges

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Climate Change Commission's double reality check

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Ngāi Tahu CEO to chair group responding to terror attacks royal commission

Arihia Bennett will lead the group containing 27 members from diverse backgrounds, who will provide independent advice to the Government on its response.

Exploring Ōpononi's celebration of Kupe

Inside the $9.6 million centre honouring the master explorer and discoverer of Aotearoa.

We CAN: How Porirua's new currency is improving community wellbeing

A digital wallet allows Cannons Creek locals to trade with each other, buy fruit and veges, and support wellbeing initiatives.

Dame Whina's daughter calls proposed restrictions under SNA ludicrous

Dame Whina Cooper's daughter, says SNA means Snatch Māori lands, “Snatching, tērā whakamāoritanga, he tāhae me te teka, e haere tahi ana ērā kōrero”.

Mind your language: the backlash against the te reo revival

Why is a minority still threatened by the use of the Māori language?

Award honours Gabe Te Moana's cultural leadership role

Gabe Te Moana can laugh that after nearly 40 years on “this Māori journey” that he has “just about got to the point where I know a little bit”.

Iwi send back partnership deal for stronger rules

Iwi have pushed pause on a new partnership plan with the South Taranaki District Council to strengthen the rules.

Iwi mourns whānau killed 135 years ago in Tarawera eruption

Today marks 135 years since the eruption of Tarawera Mountain, which killed 120 people, with many settlements destroyed or buried.

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Lukaku says 'Chris, I love you' in poignant tribute to Christian Eriksen

As Christian Eriksen was recovering in hospital, Belgium's goal ace sent a heartfelt message via a pitchside TV camera.

Leon MacDonald wary of 'scary' Highlanders as Blues chase first title in 18 years

Coach has nothing but respect for a plucky southern outfit ahead of the Trans-Tasman final at Eden Park.

Warriors in talks with Watene-Zeleziak as replacement for Maumalo

The Warriors are hoping to pick up the Kiwis captain on a long-term deal, if he's given a release from his Bulldogs' contract.

Sean Wainui makes history with five tries as Chiefs end on high against Waratahs

Unseeded player Barbora Krejcikova completes fairytale by winning French Open

How a visit to 'Nanny K' helped Stars captain Maia Wilson fix her shot

Super Rugby: Crusaders hammer Rebels but miss out on trans-Tasman final

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Inside a converted church in North Canterbury

A former House of God is now home to a young family in rural Canterbury.

At home in an op shop oasis

Liz Viviani has kitted out her pad in second hand treasures she doesn't go in search of.

Pak N' Save red wine, 50 chickens and Gypsy the pig

Erin documents his small town life in Ngāruawāhia for 62,000 people on TikTok. There's nowhere better to live, he says.

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Ikea is coming . . . hooray?

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Royals headline the opening of G7 summit

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Life after abortion explored in new novel

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Prince Edward weighs in on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's royal rift

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The people who've made films about Kiwi tragedies

An announced film about the aftermath of the Christchurch mosque attacks would be far from the first film about a Kiwi tragedy. Here two directors recall their experience.

Queens gang up on Kiwi Drag Race contestant

OPINION: When pushed for who they each thought needed to be sent home, the queens all pointed to on contestant.

'My story isn't the one to be told': Ardern on mosque film

The PM said March 15 remained raw for New Zealand, as a petition to have the film shut down reaches over 18,000 signatories.

Lorde's dreamy beach location for Solar Power a local fave

The Datsuns' latest album proves why their Cambridge cool still rules

Why Motherland continues to be the funniest British sitcom on TV

Miriam Margolyes an inspired choice as Growing Old Disgracefully host

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Facelifted Fortuner still a capable contender

The Fortuner is almost the overlooked middle child in Toyota's ever-increasing SUV range, but it doesn't deserve to be.

Quick Charge: No more Plaid+, more EVs for NZ and Ariya delayed

Things move fast in the world of EVs - here are five of our favourite stories from the past week.

Land Cruiser still king of the hill

The seventh-generation VW Multivan is a hybrid

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How Lego therapy changed the life of a 4-year-old autistic boy

Samuel has gone from rocking on the floor to finding his passion - becoming a Lego master builder.

There's tomatoes coming out their ears

From pet food to make up, KEA Kids News discovers creative new uses for an excess of juicy, but unwanted, tomatoes.

The sport where picking the perfect poo is pivotal

Wellington Phoenix striker living every kid's footballing dream

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Protecting paradise: Vaccinating the islands Covid-19 forgot

The Cook Islands is yet to see a single case, but border closures have decimated the economy. The vaccine brings hope, but much is at stake.

Ugly Erebus memorial fight splits families, iwi, politicians and a community

Nearly four years after the PM promised a national memorial to Erebus victims, nothing has been created — other than resentment, anger and more grief.