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New book reignites royal race row

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 17:02
Prince Harry and Megan, Duchess of Sussex with baby Archie in 2019. Photo: Getty Images Almost three years after Prince Harry and his wife Meghan's interview with Oprah Winfrey sent shockwaves through the British monarchy, their most sensational claim which provoked a royal race row has been reignited by a new book.
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Musk pushes a profane new frontier

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 16:15
Elon Musk is keen to achieve what no business leader has done before, from mass-producing electric cars to developing reusable space rockets. Now he is blazing another trail most chief executives have avoided: the profane insult.
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Shands Rd Christmas Experience lights up

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 15:56
The couple behind a popular Canterbury Christmas light display, billed as the biggest of its kind in Australasia, are getting ready to switch it on this weekend.
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St John ill-equipped to deal with mosque shootings - expert

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 15:34
Armed police guard the entrance to Christchurch Hospital on March 15, 2019. Photo: Getty Images St John did not have a plan to deal with a terror attack leaving the organisation unprepared to deal with the Christchurch mosque massacre that left 51 people dead, an inquest has heard.
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Fellow first ladies farewell Rosalynn Carter

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 15:27
Former US first ladies Melania Trump (front) Michelle Obama and Laura Bush attend the tribute service at Glenn Memorial Church in Atlanta. Photo: Reuters A private funeral was held on Wednesday for Rosalynn Carter at a church in her hometown of Plains, Georgia, marking the end of three days of tributes celebrating the life and humanitarian work of the former US first lady, who died at the age of 96.
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Event ignites innovation and discovery in New Zealand students

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 15:23
Pictured are the winning team at Otago Girls' High School With over 2,500 engineers needed each year to support New Zealand’s economy, aerospace engineering company Leonardo wants to ignite young people’s awareness of their potential to become New Zealand’s next generation of engineers.
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Independent grocery store opens near Countdown

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 15:17
Outside the new Frasers Convenience store are, from left, manager Mellissa Taylor and owners Amrik Singh and Harjit Kaur. PHOTO: WYATT RYDER An independent Oamaru supermarket has opened a second store 200m from Countdown, but the owner says he has no intention to compete with the giant.
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Fellow first ladies farewell Rosalynn Carter

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 15:07
Former US first ladies Melania Trump (front) Michelle Obama and Laura Bush attend the tribute service at Glenn Memorial Church in Atlanta. Photo: Reuters A private funeral was held on Wednesday for Rosalynn Carter at a church in her hometown of Plains, Georgia, marking the end of three days of tributes celebrating the life and humanitarian work of the former US first lady, who died at the age of 96.
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Leukaemia strikes twice at Canterbury preschool

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 15:06
Grace Quinlan, 4, in happier times, before being diagnosed with leukaemia. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED The first pupil at BestStart Opihi to be diagnosed with leukaemia, Emily Kernohan, recently celebrated her fourth birthday. Leukaemia has struck a Temuka preschool twice in less than a year.
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Intersection upgrade discussion to be held on Monday

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 15:00
169-intersection-1_fillwzg1nsw0odfd_2.jpg The Greers and Langdons Rds intersection. Photo: Newsline A plan to install new traffic lights, turning lanes, signalised pedestrian crossings and cycle lanes at the Greers and Langdons Rd intersection will be discussed at a joint community board meeting on Monday.
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Gaza negotiators try to extend truce again

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 14:54
Hostages abducted by Hamas gunmen during the October 7 attack on Israel are escorted by members of the International Red Cross in the Gaza Strip after being released on Thursday. Photo: Hamas Military Wing via Reuters Negotiators worked feverishly on Friday to renew the pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas in Gaza as a senior Israeli official reiterated plans to resume the war unless the Palestinian militant group agreed to release more hostages.
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Gaza negotiators try to extend truce again

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 14:53
Hostages abducted by Hamas gunmen during the October 7 attack on Israel are escorted by members of the International Red Cross in the Gaza Strip after being released on Thursday. Photo: Hamas Military Wing via Reuters Negotiators worked feverishly on Friday to renew the pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas in Gaza as a senior Israeli official reiterated plans to resume the war unless the Palestinian militant group agreed to release more hostages.
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Luxon doubles down on promise to ban phones in schools

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 14:48
National leader Christopher Luxon has used his first school visit as prime minister to reiterate his intention to ban mobile phones during class time.
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Cancer strikes preschool twice

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 14:45
Grace Quinlan, 4, in happier times, before being diagnosed with leukaemia. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED The first pupil at BestStart Opihi to be diagnosed with leukaemia, Emily Kernohan, recently celebrated her fourth birthday. Leukaemia has struck a south Canterbury preschool twice in less than a year.
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Trials to improve player behaviour supported

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 14:32
Referee Jesus Gil Manzano warns Davide Calabria of AC Milan to end his time wasting antics during a UEFA Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain last month. Photo: Getty Images Measures to improve player behaviour and increase respect for match officials have been supported at the law-making International Football Association Board (IFAB) annual meeting. 
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School milestone celebrated with cake - and a trip down memory lane

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 14:31
Kaiapoi Borough School on Hilton St celebrated 150 years of continuous operation with a small ceremony last Friday.
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Armed police swarm Dunedin street

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 14:22
Armed police attended a firearms incident in Marama St, Musselburgh, this morning. Photo: Gregor Richardson A man wielding an imitation firearm caused an armed police callout to a Dunedin street today.
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Maharey resigns as chair of Pharmac and ACC

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 14:14
Steve Maharey. Photo: Lynn Grieveson / Newsroom via Getty Images Steve Maharey has resigned as chairperson of the boards of government drug-buying agency Pharmac and the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC).
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Racing Chat heads to Cromwell

Fri, 12/01/2023 - 14:00
Paul Dwyer has descended on the Cromwell Racecourse for Racing Chat to preview the big Sunday meeting hosted by the Otago Racing Club.
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