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Political debate ignites over live exports after sinking of NZ livestock ship near Japan

The ship left Napier on 14 August with 43 crew members and 5800 cattle on-board and is still missing.

Mental health big factor in Anna Harrison's surprise netball return

The former Silver Fern is joining the Northern Stars for next year's ANZ Premiership

Former Cook Islands Prime Minister Dr Joseph Williams has died after Covid-19 battle

The Ministry of Health has confirmed his death is the second Covid-19-related death in as many days.

Auckland Council pulls out of CCTV expansion plans, citing cost

City council use of CCTV is a growing flashpoint in the US.

Joe Biden says he has been tested for Covid-19

The US Democratic presidential nominee says he'll be tested regularly for during the election campaign.

Australia aims to re-open domestic borders by Christmas, except for WA

The country's leaders met yesterday to discuss border closures.

Lionel Messi will stay with Barcelona for another year

That is despite being told he could leave.

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Iconic birthday traditions biting the dust in new Covid-19 normal

September is one of the busiest times of the year for birthdays in New Zealand, but this year will be different.

Second survivor rescued after livestock ship from NZ went missing near Japan

The ship, its 43 crew and 5800 cows left New Zealand in mid-August.

04:39

Meet the Matakana brewers turning old bread into liquid gold

At Matakana's Sawmill Brewery there's an aroma of malty goodness and toast?

03:47

Christchurch chippy bringing te reo to the table with kīnaki on your kai

At Fush, you don't get tomato sauce with your fish and chips.

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Father-of-two taken off life support today was NZ's first Covid-19 death in over three months

A man in his 50s died at Middlemore Hospital, the youngest of the 23 who have died here since the pandemic began.

Locals stunned as enormous whale washes up on beach in Levin

Diggers later arrived to dig a grave in the sand dunes for the whale.

02:16

Raelene Castle reveals death threats while Rugby Australia CEO – ‘I earned a lot of new battle scars’

The New Zealander spoke about her experiences in charge at a women in sport webinar focused on inspiring change in the industry.

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James Brown's daughter says Chadwick Boseman made their family 'very proud'

Deanna Brown-Thomas spoke at a tribute to the actor in his hometown.

MMA champion Israel Adesanya not afraid to tackle the All Blacks

The reigning New Zealand sportsman of the year absolutely isn't afraid to express his confidence.

02:26

Latest Covid-19 outbreak reinforces importance of Māori, Pacific health professionals - Bloomfield

It comes after a proposal at Otago University to cap Māori Entry Pathway admissions.

02:07

Government to pay up to $60 million to install cameras on commercial fishing boats

The move is aimed at curtailing the finishing of protected species.

US judge bars Kanye West from appearing on Arizona’s presidential ballot

The decision came a day after West’s campaign turned in nearly 58,000 nominating signatures in the state.

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Independent review to investigate claims of racism at University of Waikato

It comes following claims from prominent academics alleging casual and structural racism at the institution.

01:59

Members of NZ’s only gym for breast cancer survivors sell lingerie to support cause

Dunedin's Andrea Samson and Lucy Warren hope to eventually start their own Kiwi line.

Black veteran second person in mental crisis killed by US sheriff's deputy

John A. Rodriguez, 52, shot and killed Damian Daniels, 30, last month amid a struggle to detain him for mental health treatment.

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Father-of-two taken off life support today was NZ's first Covid-19 death in over three months

The Americold employee is the youngest of the 23 people who have died in New Zealand.

Taika Waititi shares funny pic of 'trashed' NZ hotel room as he quarantines with kids

"One dad, two kids, everything going great... until they found the explode suitcases and trash everything button."

02:15

Principals call on Government for lockdown rule changes for NCEA exams

Students are worried the exams will be cancelled by a change in alert levels and that is creating stress.

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Watch: Ardie Savea gets Sevu Reece yelling with classic scare prank at North training

Savea had a bit of simple fun with his teammates as they trained today.

Man suspected of killing right-wing Trump supporter at Portland protest killed by police

Michael Reinoehl was killed as a federal task force attempted to apprehend him in Lacey, Washington.

00:30

Highlanders co-captain Ash Dixon shocked by Aaron Mauger's axing

Coles was ruled out of the fixture due to a calf injury he picked up in Super Rugby Aotearoa.

04:20

Auckland to remain at Covid-19 Alert Level 2.5, review to take place in mid-September

It will be another 10 days before the Government considers the matter again.

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