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06:32

Expert has tough prediction on time frame for Covid-19 vaccine and end to travel restrictions

Professor Graham Le Gros from the Malaghan Institute has some hopeful, but sobering thoughts.

Expert has tough prediction on time frame for Covid-19 vaccine and end to travel restrictions

Professor Graham Le Gros from the Malaghan Institute has some hopeful, but sobering thoughts.

05:46

Covid-19 unemployment pay a 'real kick in the gut', beneficiaries say

02:30

NZ Police knew Armed Response Team trials were flawed from the beginning

02:59

Kiwis overwhelmingly agree Government responded appropriately to Covid-19 - 1 NEWS poll

01:57

Nearly 200 jobs on the line as southern retail giants proposes store closures

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Man stuck in Wellington endures 70-day lockdown in hotel waiting for flight home

New Zealand citizen Chris Elphick has been holed up in a Wellington hotel since before lockdown started.

Man stuck in Wellington endures 70-day lockdown in hotel waiting for flight home

New Zealand citizen Chris Elphick has been holed up in a Wellington hotel since before lockdown started.

01:54

Government accused of dropping the ball in efforts to wipe out rheumatic fever

03:40

One of Aotearoa's largest collections of Kiwiana goes under the hammer

01:34

PM plays movie guessing game when reporter forgets Avatar 2 title – 'I was guessing Smurfs but that’s OK'

Earthquake Commission error leads to information on thousands of claims leaked

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World

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03:28

Foreign fishing boats emerge as a new point of Covid-19 transmission in the Pacific

Governments in the region are being warned to put urgent coronavirus safety measures into place at ports.

Foreign fishing boats emerge as a new point of Covid-19 transmission in the Pacific

Governments in the region are being warned to put urgent coronavirus safety measures into place at ports.

00:26

Australian PM talks up trans-Tasman travel bubble as he urges states to ease border restrictions

00:30

Man in wheelchair robbed in Sydney CBD after withdrawing cash

Woman on Ruby Princess cruise ship likely carried virus for 10 weeks

US presidential candidate Joe Biden makes first in-person appearance in months

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Sport

MORE Sport

01:45

Canterbury stables ready to see return of harness racing

Nathan Purdon's West Melton Stable are preparing 15 of their 35 horses for back-to-back race meets at Addington.

Canterbury stables ready to see return of harness racing

Nathan Purdon's West Melton Stable are preparing 15 of their 35 horses for back-to-back race meets at Addington.

Trans-Tasman Super Rugby 'would make a lot more sense' says Karmichael Hunt

00:29

Assume 'there won't be a vaccine': Olympic organisers warned over Covid-19

00:57

Cricket Wellington waive fees to help clubs through Covid-19 pandemic

Rico Gear creating rugby training app he hopes will help grow game worldwide

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Coronavirus Advice and Info

MORE Covid-19 Advice and Info

03:01

Covid-19: Are you entitled to a weekly $490 payment if you lose your job due to the pandemic?

We take a look at the details of today's Government announcement.

Covid-19: Are you entitled to a weekly $490 payment if you lose your job due to the pandemic?

We take a look at the details of today's Government announcement.

01:47

Dr Siouxsie Wiles calls for NZ restaurants to lower music volume to help limit spread of Covid-19

Covid-19 social distancing: How do I do it and why?

What life in Alert Level 2 will mean for you

PM outlines Level 2 rules - 'You'll no longer need to stick to your bubble'

MORE Covid-19 Advice and Info

Environment

MORE Environment

05:38

Water availability likely to be at crisis point in 30 years, as NZ's regions battle drought

One scientist said it was important water is used sparingly.

Water availability likely to be at crisis point in 30 years, as NZ's regions battle drought

One scientist said it was important water is used sparingly.

02:01

Australian bushfires to worsen in future fire seasons

03:46

Eleven-year-old entrepreneur comes up with beeswax solution to reduce plastic waste

03:25

Chlöe Swarbrick moves to third place on Green Party list

01:07

'Touch and go' recovery for injured sea turtle rescued after washing up on Northland beach

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Politics

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Secret NZ border exemptions for key players behind Avatar sequel revealed

Phil Twyford was granted powers by Cabinet on April 21 to allow entry to individuals from the James Cameron-directed blockbuster.

Secret NZ border exemptions for key players behind Avatar sequel revealed

Phil Twyford was granted powers by Cabinet on April 21 to allow entry to individuals from the James Cameron-directed blockbuster.

00:53

Todd Muller's first question to PM as Opposition leader focuses on Government's support for small businesses

02:20

Shane Jones admonished for yelling out 'ahh Ngāti Epsom' in Parliament as Paul Goldsmith stands up to speak

01:09

National's new deputy leader incorrectly describes Paul Goldsmith as Māori

Cannabis could contribute $490m a year to Government coffers

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Business

MORE Business

00:53

Todd Muller's first question to PM as Opposition leader focuses on Government's support for small businesses

Mr Muller had his first chance as the new National Party leader to quiz Jacinda Ardern in the House today.

Todd Muller's first question to PM as Opposition leader focuses on Government's support for small businesses

Mr Muller had his first chance as the new National Party leader to quiz Jacinda Ardern in the House today.

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00:47

'I could have died' - Queen rocker Brian May reveals recent heart attack

The legendary guitarist is encouraging other over-60s to get an angiogram.

'I could have died' - Queen rocker Brian May reveals recent heart attack

The legendary guitarist is encouraging other over-60s to get an angiogram.

01:52

Expert has tough prediction on time frame for Covid-19 vaccine and end to travel restrictions

Expert has tough prediction on time frame for Covid-19 vaccine and end to travel restrictions

Covid-19 unemployment pay a 'real kick in the gut', beneficiaries say

NZ Police knew Armed Response Team trials were flawed from the beginning

Kiwis overwhelmingly agree Government responded appropriately to Covid-19 - 1 NEWS poll

Nearly 200 jobs on the line as southern retail giants proposes store closures

Man stuck in Wellington endures 70-day lockdown in hotel waiting for flight home

Man stuck in Wellington endures 70-day lockdown in hotel waiting for flight home

Government accused of dropping the ball in efforts to wipe out rheumatic fever

One of Aotearoa's largest collections of Kiwiana goes under the hammer

PM plays movie guessing game when reporter forgets Avatar 2 title – 'I was guessing Smurfs but that’s OK'

Earthquake Commission error leads to information on thousands of claims leaked

Foreign fishing boats emerge as a new point of Covid-19 transmission in the Pacific

Foreign fishing boats emerge as a new point of Covid-19 transmission in the Pacific

Australian PM talks up trans-Tasman travel bubble as he urges states to ease border restrictions

Man in wheelchair robbed in Sydney CBD after withdrawing cash

Woman on Ruby Princess cruise ship likely carried virus for 10 weeks

US presidential candidate Joe Biden makes first in-person appearance in months

Canterbury stables ready to see return of harness racing

Canterbury stables ready to see return of harness racing

Trans-Tasman Super Rugby 'would make a lot more sense' says Karmichael Hunt

Assume 'there won't be a vaccine': Olympic organisers warned over Covid-19

Cricket Wellington waive fees to help clubs through Covid-19 pandemic

Rico Gear creating rugby training app he hopes will help grow game worldwide

Covid-19: Are you entitled to a weekly $490 payment if you lose your job due to the pandemic?

Covid-19: Are you entitled to a weekly $490 payment if you lose your job due to the pandemic?

Dr Siouxsie Wiles calls for NZ restaurants to lower music volume to help limit spread of Covid-19

Covid-19 social distancing: How do I do it and why?

What life in Alert Level 2 will mean for you

PM outlines Level 2 rules - 'You'll no longer need to stick to your bubble'

Water availability likely to be at crisis point in 30 years, as NZ's regions battle drought

Water availability likely to be at crisis point in 30 years, as NZ's regions battle drought

Australian bushfires to worsen in future fire seasons

Eleven-year-old entrepreneur comes up with beeswax solution to reduce plastic waste

Chlöe Swarbrick moves to third place on Green Party list

'Touch and go' recovery for injured sea turtle rescued after washing up on Northland beach

Secret NZ border exemptions for key players behind Avatar sequel revealed

Secret NZ border exemptions for key players behind Avatar sequel revealed

Todd Muller's first question to PM as Opposition leader focuses on Government's support for small businesses

Shane Jones admonished for yelling out 'ahh Ngāti Epsom' in Parliament as Paul Goldsmith stands up to speak

National's new deputy leader incorrectly describes Paul Goldsmith as Māori

Cannabis could contribute $490m a year to Government coffers

Todd Muller's first question to PM as Opposition leader focuses on Government's support for small businesses

Todd Muller's first question to PM as Opposition leader focuses on Government's support for small businesses

Millennium & Copthorne Hotels slashing more than 900 jobs due to Covid-19 crunch

InterCity bus services set to resume but at reduced capacity

Company behind Waitomo glowworm cave tours, Kiwi Experience anticipates 140 job cuts

Air New Zealand projecting financial loss for 2020 despite cutting 4000 jobs

'I could have died' - Queen rocker Brian May reveals recent heart attack

'I could have died' - Queen rocker Brian May reveals recent heart attack

South Auckland teen Josh Stylah's Polynesian-inspired tune proves a hit on TikTok

Elon Musk and Grimes forced to change their son's name to comply with California law

Queen guitarist Brian May reveals recent heart attack, says he's good now

Summer festival tickets sell fast despite local-only lineups