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Harricado: New type of avocado discovered by Nelson orchardist
Harry Pearson has lent his name to the fruit borne from a tree in his property - the Harricado - and has worked with the New ...
Jordan Keil inquest: Mum on finding son dead at Middlemore Hospital’s mental health unit
Mum Debbie Thorpe (left) stands next to Jordan's dad, Mike Keil ,who is carrying his son's ashes. Photo / Michael Craig ...
Flu ravages Christchurch high school: 56% of students off sick on one day; health clinics under pressure
Flu has ravaged a Christchurch high school this week, with more than half of all students being off sick yesterday. A sudden influx of illnesses has struck the Canterbury region, causing school ...
All Blacks v Argentina: Barrett boost for Rugby Championship opener, Wallace Sititi and Tamaiti Williams to miss first test
The All Blacks have been handed mixed news on the injury front for their Rugby Championship opening test against Argentina in Cordoba. After respective injury concerns in the All Blacks’ 3-0 sweep of ...
NBA star Steven Adams makes ‘magical visit’ to Rotorua primary school
Basketball superstar Steven Adams has returned to the Rotorua primary school he attended in what has been described as a “magical visit”. Ōwhata Primary School principal Bob Stiles said having the NBA ...
Spark sells 75% of its data centre business to Australia’s Pacific Equity Partners for up to $584m
Spark has sold 75% of its data centre operations to Australian Pacific Equity Partners in a deal that values the business at $705 million. The telco will get $486m cash, with a further $98m - for a ...