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Filming for the Pike River movie took in Blackball and Otira today, and will move to the mine site at Atarau later in the week. The movie stars Emmy...

Today we will get the final election counts. It will now include the estimated specials of 20.2% of the vote. This can change the precise balance in parliament. A NAct coalition will probably require a partner party to secure a reliable majority. Unfortunately past political history is going to make that awkward. The chaos will be great for a political blog of the left. Not so good for the country.

Production on the film, which will be directed by Rob Sarkies, has started in Māwhera Greymouth.

Production of a new feature film based on the Pike River mine tragedy of 2010 has started on the West Coast. Directed by Rob Sarkies, behind Out of...

Production of a new feature film based on the Pike River mine tragedy of 2010 has started on the West Coast. Directed by Rob Sarkies, behind Out of the Blue...

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Hazing rituals at Otago University are getting more extreme, with even those all in favour of the student culture asking if they've gone too far.