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Greenpeace calls on Government to ban all non-essential single-use plastics

"We need to see plastics stopped at the source."

Greenpeace calls on Government to ban all non-essential single-use plastics

"We need to see plastics stopped at the source."
The strike will see teachers opt out of teaching one year group at a time, starting with Year 9s from today.

Teacher unions announce legal action over back-pay delay

NZ visa delays causing heartbreak for foreign couples - 'tears filled in her eyes everyday'
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The Sharks star admitted it would different facing his former teammates but said he couldn’t wait for Friday’s match in Wellington.

'Roger can expect some floaters' - Shaun Johnson can't wait to face former Warriors teammates
Lifelike 3D rendering of a bedbug.

Pilot awarded $3k compensation after quarantine in bed bug-infested Auckland apartment
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Three telcos accused of overcharging Kiwi customers

The companies have been accused of billing customers after their contracts had ended.

Three telcos accused of overcharging Kiwi customers

The companies have been accused of billing customers after their contracts had ended.
An image posted on Instagram by Iyia Liu, left, and a screenshot of Celebration Box products, pictured right.

Celebration Box may have breached Fair Trading Act, Commerce Commission finds
The Gun City mega store soon to be opened in Christchurch.

Christchurch's new Gun City mega store angers locals - 'They should have at least informed us'
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The incident sent seome schools in the area into lockdown.

Napier man at centre of 11-hour standoff named after pleading guilty
Wellington, New Zealand - March 5, 2016. Air New Zealand airplane in the skies above Wellington, New Zealand.

Measles warning issued to passengers onboard pair of Air NZ flights between Auckland, Palmerston North
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Now the pair can see each other face-to-face.

Pakistani twins joined by the head at birth finally separated after more than 50 hours of surgery

Two-year-olds Safa and Marwa underwent three major operations.

Pakistani twins joined by the head at birth finally separated after more than 50 hours of surgery

Two-year-olds Safa and Marwa underwent three major operations.
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Officials say the residential building in Mumbai was up to 100-years-old.

Building collapses in India killing 10 people while several remain trapped
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The US President said some congresswomen "originally came from countries whose governments are a complete and total catastrophe".

House condemns Donald Trump's 'racist' tweets in extraordinary rebuke
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Six-year-old girl dies after getting hit with golf ball

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The 1.6m long gator was snagged by expert Frank Robb on a fishing line unharmed.

'Chance the snapper' - the gator on the loose in Chicago park, has been captured
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Sam Burgess. Vodafone Warriors v South Sydney Rabbitohs, NRL Rugby League round 12, Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland. 26 May 2018. Copyright Image: Renee McKay / www.photosport.nz

Rabbitohs captain Sam Burgess out indefinitely after drip inserted into heart

The injury is a huge blow to South Sydney's premiership tilt.

Rabbitohs captain Sam Burgess out indefinitely after drip inserted into heart

The injury is a huge blow to South Sydney's premiership tilt.
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The All Blacks coach admits they may have to sacrifice short-term results for the ultimate prize.

‘Winning it is not a good indicator’ - All Blacks prioritising RWC preparation over Rugby Championship
Shaun Johnson kicks against the Knights

Sharks hopeful Shaun Johnson will be fit to take on Warriors for the first time

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Alexandra Madsen won silver at the World Roller Games in Barcelona.

Kiwi brings home silver medal, missing gold by 1.2 pts in the World Roller Games
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Dumped by Hyundai, Paddon will drive for Ford in Finland to prove he belongs in WRC.

Hayden Paddon ready to fight for WRC future at Rally Finland
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The US President said some congresswomen "originally came from countries whose governments are a complete and total catastrophe".

House condemns Donald Trump's 'racist' tweets in extraordinary rebuke

President Trump tweeted that four Democrats should "go back" to their home countries

House condemns Donald Trump's 'racist' tweets in extraordinary rebuke

President Trump tweeted that four Democrats should "go back" to their home countries

'These are highly flammable' - Government look to combat foam-filled furniture

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Conway responded after being asked for clarification about President Donald Trump's tweets about four Democrats.

'What's your ethnicity?' White House spokesperson Kellyanne Conway under fire for odd question to reporter
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The project has faced fierce opposition over rising costs to ratepayers and possible harm to the environment.

Waimea Dam project gets underway despite protests over cost, environmental impact
New Zealand dairy cows.

National MP claims Te Papa climate exhibit 'not science based'
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Three telcos accused of overcharging Kiwi customers

The companies have been accused of billing customers after their contracts had ended.

Three telcos accused of overcharging Kiwi customers

The companies have been accused of billing customers after their contracts had ended.
An image posted on Instagram by Iyia Liu, left, and a screenshot of Celebration Box products, pictured right.

Celebration Box may have breached Fair Trading Act, Commerce Commission finds

'These are highly flammable' - Government look to combat foam-filled furniture

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Cotton On is one of the many companies who source cotton from Xinjiang in China, and are now reviewing their supplies in light of forced labour revelations.

Cotton On among major clothing retailers to review supply chains after forced labour allegations

Auckland student named on US magazine's 'Badass 50' women list
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'Take on us' - Legendary '80s acts A-ha and Rick Astley to play two New Zealand shows

The nostalgic acts will be playing in Christchurch and Auckland next year.

'Take on us' - Legendary '80s acts A-ha and Rick Astley to play two New Zealand shows

The nostalgic acts will be playing in Christchurch and Auckland next year.

Hailey Bieber slams Tool singer for Justin Bieber diss
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Taika Waititi puts Japanese manga Akira on hold to film Thor 4 - report
FILE - In this April 25, 2019, file photo, Cameron Boyce arrives at WE Day California at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif. Actor Cameron Boyce, known for his roles in the Disney Channel franchise “Descendants” and the Adam Sandler “Grown Ups” movies, died Saturday, July 6, 2019, at his home in Los Angeles, according to his spokesperson. He was 20. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

Actor Cameron Boyce's family launch foundation in his honour

Aussie actor Richard Carter dies, aged 65
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Terry Copeland says his organisation has agreed only to work with the Government on reducing emissions.

Federated Farmers: We have not agreed to any Emissions Trading Scheme

Climate Change Minister James Shaw said a "historic consensus" had been reached - but Federated Farmers says that is not in the form of an ETS.

Federated Farmers: We have not agreed to any Emissions Trading Scheme

Climate Change Minister James Shaw said a "historic consensus" had been reached - but Federated Farmers says that is not in the form of an ETS.
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Auckland University researchers tested a scale model of Fatato, an uninhabited island in Tuvalu.

New research shows low-lying Pacific atolls could survive rising sea levels

Iwi leader to sue Government over climate change: 'We are out of time'
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The project has faced fierce opposition over rising costs to ratepayers and possible harm to the environment.

Waimea Dam project gets underway despite protests over cost, environmental impact
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Hamilton, which draws water from the Waikato River, are watching the results closely.

More sewage spills into Lake Taupō, as work continues on broken pipe
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