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US siblings become NZ refugees as more than 20 Americans claim asylum
20+ min ago (979+ words) Government figures show more than 20 Americans have applied for asylum in New Zealand since 2020 - and at least one family was accepted. Failed US appeals have centred on fears of gun crime, the environment and political climate. Two American asylum claims…...
'Not acceptable': Tens of thousands of over 65s can't afford essentials
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (467+ words) Tens of thousands of New Zealanders over the age of 65 are experiencing material hardship and can't afford basic necessities including healthy food and clothing, a new report has found. The Older Persons Poverty Monitor report, released on Wednesday by the…...
Eight-try All Blacks thump Bulls 50-19 in Pretoria
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (554+ words) New Zealand ran in eight tries as they thumped South Africa's Bulls 50-19 in their latest Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour fixture in Pretoria on Saturday, an impressive warm-up ahead of the first test against the Springboks next weekend. The All Blacks…...
Live: All Blacks v Bulls at Loftus Versfeld - Greatest Rivalry Tour
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (213+ words) Hooker Codie Taylor will lead the All Blacks against the Bulls in their third tour match in South Africa at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie is also handing Josh Jacomb the reins at first-five while…...
Weather: Snow falling on South Island highways, NZTA says
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (214+ words) Snow is falling on the South Island's state highways, the NZ Transport Agency says. On Saturday night, the NZTA was advising drivers to be cautious on State Highway 8 between Omarama and Tarras, including the Lindis Pass, in Otago because of…...
Weather: Cold snap on the way, hazardous snowfall possible
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (188+ words) A wintry blast is heading toward the North Island, the MetService says, bringing below-average temperatures and frosty conditions later in the week. Forecaster Gerard Bellam said a front was passing over the South Island on Saturday, with snow falling to…...
How blind boxes echo gambling, and helping kids engage healthily
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (827+ words) While blind boxes such as Labubus and Pokemon cards can be fun, experts warn parents should be aware of their similarities with gambling and help children create healthy habits around them. If you're a parent, you're probably familiar with the…...
All Blacks coach reveals when Richie Mo'unga will play, questions eligibility rules
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (904+ words) All Blacks coach Dave Rennie said it's a matter of when, not if, Richie Mo'unga plays test rugby again. However, Rennie said the former test first-five, who has joined the squad in South Africa as an injury replacement for midfielder…...
Call for inquiry into 'draconian' power to take land by force
5+ day, 24+ min ago (1120+ words) A former Crown lawyer is calling for an inquiry into the compulsory taking of private land for public works, after decades of what he describes as unlawful actions done under the "draconian" power to take land by force. In December,…...
Tall Blacks head back to Philippines as safety concerns reshape World Cup qualifying
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (937+ words) The Tall Blacks are headed back to the Philippines - again - as the basketball mad nation has turned into a safe haven for the second round of Asian qualifying for next year's World Cup. New Zealand is in a group with…...