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02:39

Dragging Jami-Lee Ross' private life into National's spat 'close to a very dangerous line' in NZ politics, says Peter Dunne

The former veteran MP says politicians' private lives and families have always been off-limits.

Dragging Jami-Lee Ross' private life into National's spat 'close to a very dangerous line' in NZ politics, says Peter Dunne

The former veteran MP says politicians' private lives and families have always been off-limits.
01:32
They’re already in a battle to keep their title as the world’s steepest street.

Residents of world's steepest street in Dunedin are calling for council to ban tourists from driving up
01:26
Party leader Simon Bridges describes list MP Maureen Pugh as "f***ing useless".

John Armstrong's opinion: Ross dumping confidential National Party information into public arena is the stuff of nightmares for Bridges
Clockwise from top left: Ria Hall, Angelique Kidjo, Finn Andrews, Naida Reid, My Bubba.

WOMAD 2019: second lineup announcement and site changes
A group of penguins stand on the beach on Macquarie Island, Australia.

Dog attacks suspected as cause of death for 58 penguins in Tasmania
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The Lagoon Hill Station includes 1360 hectares of plantation forest.

Sir Michael Fay's hill country station on the market

He's one of New Zealand's richest men, with a fortune estimated at just under a billion dollars.

Sir Michael Fay's hill country station on the market

He's one of New Zealand's richest men, with a fortune estimated at just under a billion dollars.
“It's the strongest possible action the caucus could take,” says Simon Bridges.

As it happened: Simon Bridges says Jami-Lee Ross has defamed him and 'he is a liar'
04:12
Mr Ross released a recording of a phone call this after afternoon between himself and Mr Bridges.

Jami-Lee Ross 'defamed me and he is a liar' says Simon Bridges after former National MP's recording released
We thought we’d count them up.

Live stream: Jami-Lee Ross fronts media after giving phone recording of him and Simon Bridges to police
01:26
Party leader Simon Bridges describes list MP Maureen Pugh as "f***ing useless".

Bridges apologises after calling MP Maureen Pugh 'f*****g useless' on recording
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Mega Millions jackpot now $1.3 billion, second largest in US history

Mega Millions is played in 44 states, Washington, D.C., and the US Virgin Islands.

Mega Millions jackpot now $1.3 billion, second largest in US history

Mega Millions is played in 44 states, Washington, D.C., and the US Virgin Islands.
Members of the media attend a preview for one of Quebec's new cannabis stores in Montreal, Tuesday, Oct.1 6, 2018. Canada will become the second and largest country with a legal national marijuana marketplace when sales begin on midnight Wednesday. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canada now the world's largest country with a legal marijuana marketplace

Hurricane Michael death toll doubles to 16 in Florida on top of 10 elswehere
Kiev, Ukraine - May 21, 2014: Woman holding a brand new Apple iPad Air and looking on YouTube music playlist on a screen. YouTube is the world's most popular online video-sharing website that founded in February 14, 2005

YouTube is back, stop calling the police
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Luke Vincent, 5-years old, from Buninyong Public School couldn’t resist the prince a big bear hug.

The cute moment Aussie boy gives Prince Harry a bear hug and pulls his beard
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15:55

TVNZ FC: The big Phoenix A-League preview, the Usain Bolt circus, and that annoying hand-over-mouth talking thing

Chris Chang and the panel with the latest analysis from the world of football.

TVNZ FC: The big Phoenix A-League preview, the Usain Bolt circus, and that annoying hand-over-mouth talking thing

Chris Chang and the panel with the latest analysis from the world of football.
Manchester United's manager Jose Mourinho, left watches as Newcastle United's manager Rafael Benitez gestures to his players from the sidelines during their English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Man United manager Jose Mourinho charged over use of foul language
Maria Folau after the Silver Ferns win. Silver Ferns v Australian Diamonds, Constellation Cup, Claudelands Arena, Hamilton, New Zealand on the 14 October 2018. Copyright Photo: Jeremy Ward / www.photosport.nz

Silver Ferns toning back talk of lifting the Constellation Cup with a 14-goal win
Tui Lolohea and Andrew Fifita are grateful for the fanatical support their side receives.

League fans sell out Auckland's Mt Smart stadium for Tonga-Australia clash
SKYCITY Breakers coach Paul Henare. SKYCITY Breakers v Illawarra Hawks. ANBL Basketball League. Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. 16 February 2018. © Copyright Image: Marc Shannon / www.photosport.nz.

Breakers could face Paul Henare this season, with former coach linked to Melbourne United
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Anna Burns becomes first Northern Ireland writer to win prestigious Man Booker prize

Burns' novel, Milkman, is set during Northern Ireland's years of Catholic-Protestant violence in the 1970s.

Anna Burns becomes first Northern Ireland writer to win prestigious Man Booker prize

Burns' novel, Milkman, is set during Northern Ireland's years of Catholic-Protestant violence in the 1970s.
Dean, Madeleine, Hayley and Sue from The Great Kiwi Bake Off.

The Great Kiwi Bake Off - Episode 1 Recap, cupcakes and kids' birthday treats
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The Gold Coast-based group will be performing some Motown classics with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.

Koi Boys talk fame, reality television and life after The Voice Australia

Kanye West meets Uganda's President, gifts him a pair of signed sneakers
Matt and Beau gather their unconventional materials.

Project Runway NZ Recap: Teams of two and the ego of one
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“It's the strongest possible action the caucus could take,” says Simon Bridges.

As it happened: Simon Bridges says Jami-Lee Ross has defamed him and 'he is a liar'

The explosive series of events continues, but the recording does not detail talk of splitting donations.

As it happened: Simon Bridges says Jami-Lee Ross has defamed him and 'he is a liar'

The explosive series of events continues, but the recording does not detail talk of splitting donations.
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Mr Ross released a recording of a phone call this after afternoon between himself and Mr Bridges.

Jami-Lee Ross 'defamed me and he is a liar' says Simon Bridges after former National MP's recording released
We thought we’d count them up.

Live stream: Jami-Lee Ross fronts media after giving phone recording of him and Simon Bridges to police
01:26
Party leader Simon Bridges describes list MP Maureen Pugh as "f***ing useless".

Bridges apologises after calling MP Maureen Pugh 'f*****g useless' on recording
04:00
The former National MP recorded his conversation with the Naitonal Party leader.

Jami-Lee Ross releases audio of conversation with Simon Bridges
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Members of the media attend a preview for one of Quebec's new cannabis stores in Montreal, Tuesday, Oct.1 6, 2018. Canada will become the second and largest country with a legal national marijuana marketplace when sales begin on midnight Wednesday. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canada now the world's largest country with a legal marijuana marketplace

Sales began early today in Newfoundland, with a formal announcement planned for later.

Canada now the world's largest country with a legal marijuana marketplace

Sales began early today in Newfoundland, with a formal announcement planned for later.
AA’s Mark Stockdale analyses what exactly motorists are paying for at the pump.

Cheaper petrol on its way to Wellington
Air New Zealand's new A321 Airubuses will enter commercial service in mid-November.

Air NZ takes axe to single use plastics on domestic flights, McDonald's says bye-bye to straws
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She says it could have a "disproportionate effect" on those unable to afford to spend a high amount at the pump.

Jacinda Ardern criticises minimum spend discounts by fuel retailers
Fletcher Building sign and logo

Fletcher Building scraps Steel & Tube takeover
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