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[ad_1] Stuff Fire crews were called to the Fitz Sports Bar in Christchurch shortly after 5 a.m. A Christchurch bar was significantly damaged in an early morning fire, prompting the evacuation of a nearby motel. New Zealand Fire and Emergency spokesman Daniel Reilly said four teams responded to the fire …

[ad_1] This story was first published on RNZ.co.nz and is being republished with permission. New Zealand freediver William Trubridge admits that he is terrified of contracting Covid-19, as the disease could end his incredible career. Trubridge is one of the world’s leading divers, he has set numerous world records and …

[ad_1] Six60 fans, your summer plans are settled: beloved band Kiwi will embark on a massive tour in January and February next year. Dubbed Six60 Saturdays, the band will play six shows on Saturdays across the country, with the support of some of Kiwi’s favorites. Also, the band has teased …

[ad_1] Unlike his parents and grandparents, who were unable to leave Romania for many years under the communist regime, Radu Paltineanu considered himself part of a generation of Europeans for whom borders did not exist. The former software engineer had spent more than three years touring the Americas by bike, …

[ad_1] Ricky Wilson / Stuff Serena Williams won the ASB Classic in January. Covid-19 is forcing the 2021 ASB Classic off the court, but its tournament director is convinced that a 12-month hiatus will not prevent the biggest names in world tennis from returning to New Zealand. Neither the men’s …

[ad_1] Things-co-nz Sky’s business model has been based on a “big cube” approach to delivering content. More changes may come to Sky Television after it began consulting a panel of customers about what they would like to see from the “more flexible” packages. It’s been a common complaint from customers …

[ad_1] OCTOBER 6, 2020Updated 1 hour ago Steve Braunias Steve Braunias edits the Newsroom’s book section, ReadingRoom, is an author and featured writer for the NZ Herald. Show more Reading room Steve Braunias Reports on National Library’s Plans to Drop Priceless Books at Lions Sale Next Weekend A political lobby …

[ad_1] Novak Djokovic has beaten up another linesman, but this time it was clearly an accident despite bringing back memories of his sensational flaw at the US Open last month. The Serbian reached the French Open quarter-finals for the eleventh year in a row, extending his own Open-era record in …

[ad_1] Winners ASH DIXON The 32-year-old has an uncanny sense of occasion, marking his 100th game for Hawke’s Bay by leading them to a convincing Ranfurly Shield win over Otago. Seven years ago, Dixon was part from a Hawke’s Bay team that sneaked home against Otago on his 25th birthday …

[ad_1] The long awaited boxing match between Joseph Parker and Junior Fa is ready to continue. The camps agreed on the terms with an official announcement expected tomorrow. There are a few small loose ends to piece together, but the Herald understands that promoters are looking for a fight in …