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00:39

Man who allegedly pulled gun on police in Auckland charged

The man is due to appear in court today following the police traffic stop in the CBD yesterday.

Man who allegedly pulled gun on police in Auckland charged

The man is due to appear in court today following the police traffic stop in the CBD yesterday.

National questions Shane Jones' claim of 10,000 jobs created through Provincial Growth Fund
06:47

Salvation Army fears sudden drop into poverty for 'new group' of Kiwis once Covid-19 wage subsidy ends
00:15

'The club was shocked' - Todd Payten rejects offer to become permanent Warriors coach

Morning Briefing August 4: PM bursts Auckland Airport's bubble
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07:19

Lack of diversity in NZ universities and science research institutes create 'unsafe space' for Māori and Pasifika

Dr Tara McAllister and Dr Sereana Naepi released a report which shows little change in the sector over a decade.

Lack of diversity in NZ universities and science research institutes create 'unsafe space' for Māori and Pasifika

Dr Tara McAllister and Dr Sereana Naepi released a report which shows little change in the sector over a decade.

Charges laid after accusations bank cards skimmed at Wilson Parking machines at Auckland and Hamilton hospitals
02:19

Hopes TV series celebrating 'incredible New Zealanders' in the UK will inspire Kiwi kids

Māori and Pasifika scientists 'severely underrepresented' in NZ's universities, Crown Research Institutes - study
04:35

Artwork made with typewriter wins NZ's premier award for drawing, and $25,000
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Spain's former king leaving country amid financial scandal

Juan Carlos has been marred by scandals in the later years of his reign.

Spain's former king leaving country amid financial scandal

Juan Carlos has been marred by scandals in the later years of his reign.
00:47

WHO warns there might never be a 'silver bullet' to defeat Covid-19

Covid-19 outbreak hits Norway cruise ship, could spread along coast

Pokemon Go player among those fined by Victoria police for breaching lockdown

General Motors lashed over Holden dealer treatment in Australia
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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson buys struggling XFL football league

Johnson's ex-wife and business partner Dany Garcia will also be a stakeholder in the league.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson buys struggling XFL football league

Johnson's ex-wife and business partner Dany Garcia will also be a stakeholder in the league.
00:22

Magic break 10-game losing streak with tight win over Steel
02:03

Otago Nuggets take party back to Dunedin to celebrate NBL title
01:19

'I prefer just Steve' - Humble Hansen plays down title after being knighted
01:48

Julian Savea hints at Mitre 10 Cup return, unsure about 2021 with Hurricanes
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Rakitū Island officially predator free after pests eradicated

The 330-hectare island was last week checked by predator-seeking dogs, who confirmed all rats had been eradicated.

Rakitū Island officially predator free after pests eradicated

The 330-hectare island was last week checked by predator-seeking dogs, who confirmed all rats had been eradicated.

Experts worried as fires in Brazil's Amazon rainforest surge in July

Hard-to-recycle plastic waste needs permit to leave NZ from 2021

Milford, Routeburn Great Walks on track to reopen this summer

00:18

Watch: Quieter seas due to Covid-19 shipping restrictions making for happier humpback whales
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03:43

Despite attracting 'stupid behaviour' every election, billboards still fulfil vital role, expert says

The billboards are far more than a blot on the landscape according to Dr Bodo Lang.

Despite attracting 'stupid behaviour' every election, billboards still fulfil vital role, expert says

The billboards are far more than a blot on the landscape according to Dr Bodo Lang.
02:22

Beneficiaries more than 1000 times more likely to be drug tested than police, new figures show
02:07

What you need to know as election season kicks off
00:52

Travel bubbles will need 'absolute caution', PM says, playing down airport preparations
00:47

'Wish I looked like that' - Collins defends potential National candidate after leotard image shared
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Hopes contactless payments will become more widespread as transaction fees slashed

Westpac has announced a cut to its flat rates in response.

Hopes contactless payments will become more widespread as transaction fees slashed

Westpac has announced a cut to its flat rates in response.
06:24

Fair Go: Kiwi couple relieved to be home after India trip turns into a nightmare
01:49

Hawke's Bay youths get second shot at employment with new scheme

General Motors lashed over Holden dealer treatment in Australia
01:58

List of shovel-ready projects to be revealed by end of next week, Finance Minister says
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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson buys struggling XFL football league

Johnson's ex-wife and business partner Dany Garcia will also be a stakeholder in the league.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson buys struggling XFL football league

Johnson's ex-wife and business partner Dany Garcia will also be a stakeholder in the league.

The Chase star says suspected Covid-19 battle led to his dramatic weight loss

Adele shows support for Beyoncé's Black is King visual album

Ellen Degeneres Show producers accused of sexual misconduct

KJ Apa 'split his head open' after on-set stunt goes wrong
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