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[ad_1] Dust off your barbecue and look for new batteries for your smoke detector – Sunday marks the start of daylight saving time, signaling that summer is on its way. The clocks will advance one hour at 2 a.m. M. To become 3 a. M. The extra hour of sunlight …

[ad_1] The devastated wife of former Australian cricketer Dean Jones has spoken of her heartbreak and marveled at the overflow of emotions from around the world. Jane Jones, married for 34 years to one of the nation’s biggest cricket names, broke her silence on Saturday following the death of her …

[ad_1] COMMENTARY: More New Zealanders watched the leaders debate on Tuesday night than are likely to see or hear any other contest in this year’s election. I don’t think any of the candidates have performed very well. But two things stood out for me: There was no thought of blue …

[ad_1] The family of the “intrepid” Matiu Ratana says they are devastated by his tragic death, as it is also revealed that he helped protect Princess Diana, the queen mother and former prime minister. The hugely popular and respected 54-year-old London police officer also once survived a close-by bombing by …

[ad_1] Netball New Zealand’s prudent financial planning was instrumental in enabling Silver Ferns to host the return of international netball. On Friday, the government granted approval for world champion Silver Ferns to host the gold medalists from the Commonwealth Games in England. All three events will be played at the …

[ad_1] Sports teams coming to New Zealand will spend up to $ 7,000 per person on managed insulation costs, Finance Minister Grant Robertson revealed. The Australian rugby team lands in New Zealand tonight for the team’s mandatory 14-day quarantine in Christchurch before taking part in two Bledisloe Cup test matches …

[ad_1] One of New Zealand’s most expensive schools has a record number of students and a waiting list, even though the country is experiencing its worst recession in decades. Christ’s College in Christchurch has increased its tuition to $ 28,500 a year, which means it costs more than many of …

[ad_1] Hagen Hopkins / Getty Images Wellington’s Teariki Ben-Nicholas ran away to count attempts on either side of halftime against the Bay of Plenty. Wellington’s fantastic captain Du’Plessis Kirifi and the province’s fourth-choice hooker combined for an impressive and decisive play to secure their second straight win on Friday. Tyrone …

[ad_1] Sir Richard Hadlee and Dean Jones spent the last day of Christmas north of Melbourne together, the jokes flowed, each still referring to the other as their cricket “bunny”. Tasmania’s great cricket rivals kept in touch; Jones regularly saw Hadlee in recent years as she underwent surgery and treatment …

[ad_1] JOHN KIRK-ANDERSON / Stuff Bill Sutton’s home in the Christchurch river red light district has been gifted to the city. Bill Sutton’s historic home on the Christchurch River Red Light District, where the celebrated Canterbury artist created some of his most notable works, has been gifted to the city. …