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Ryan Crotty. 10 November 2018 - Rugby Union, Quilter Internationals - England v New Zealand - X - Photo: Charlotte Wilson / Offside / www.photosport.nz

Ryan Crotty's in, SBW is out as All Blacks name side to face Ireland featuring just one change

Aaron Smith is set to make history in Dublin, along with locking combination Brodie Retallick and Sam Whitelock.

Ryan Crotty's in, SBW is out as All Blacks name side to face Ireland featuring just one change

Aaron Smith is set to make history in Dublin, along with locking combination Brodie Retallick and Sam Whitelock.

Air NZ looks to add Te Reo Māori to check-in screens and in-flight entertainment
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The Totara Park Mountain Bike Club wants the riders to stop coming through, and suspects they may be gang affiliates.

Auckland mountain bike club says suspected Killer Beez are tearing up their park's trails on motorbikes
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Patient dies while being restrained after assault on staff member in Whangārei Hospital mental health unit

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Nikki Lee Carlson is hoping the surgery will change her voice so it matches her appearance.

Former NZ Idol contestant Nik, now Nikki, heads to South Korea for voice feminisation surgery
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Immigration NZ extends review of minister's Karel Sroubek decision

The new extension pushes the deadline out to at least a month.

Immigration NZ extends review of minister's Karel Sroubek decision

The new extension pushes the deadline out to at least a month.

Man who died in NZ fishing boat accident named

Around 350 services in Auckland will be affected when some drivers walk off the job for 24 hours, while Go Bus drivers in Hamilton will strikes for four hours this morning.

Waikato bus passengers to get free rides as drivers refuse to accept fares in pay dispute
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A 28-year-old man’s body was found near Charing Cross, and a heavy police presence remains at the scene.

Brawl breaks out in Christchurch court after firearms admission over King Cobra gang member death

Bank staff too sales-focused, investigation finds
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After shark scares on three Kiwi beaches over the long weekend, Seven Sharp decided to ask an expert.

Four-metre tiger shark knocks Queensland man from kayak

The man, aged in his 30's, was flung into the water when the shark hit and then bit his kayak.

Four-metre tiger shark knocks Queensland man from kayak

The man, aged in his 30's, was flung into the water when the shark hit and then bit his kayak.
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Bali Nine mule Renae Lawrence to be freed next week - but a nasty surprise is awaiting her in Sydney

Indonesian bride wears wedding gown alone after fiance dies on Lion Air flight
A typical Bunnings Warehouse sausage sizzle snag - with the onions on top.

'It is serious stuff, this onion thing' - Aussie man who fell in Bunnings store backs sausage sizzle directive

Parkland shooting suspect faces new charges after assaulting jail officer
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Adams finished his 400th NBA game for OKC with 19-points, six rebounds and five assists against the Knicks.

Steven Adams sparks two brilliant Thunder plays, assisting explosive dunks by NBA star Paul George

Adams finished the game with 19-points, six rebounds and five assists in his side's 128-103 win over the Knicks.

Steven Adams sparks two brilliant Thunder plays, assisting explosive dunks by NBA star Paul George

Adams finished the game with 19-points, six rebounds and five assists in his side's 128-103 win over the Knicks.
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The Blues announced today that MacDonald will be in charge with Umaga staying on as a defensive coach.

'This is the best way forward' - Tana Umaga welcomes former teammate Leon MacDonald as Blues head coach

Australian cricket stars won't play all of next IPL
The Blues announced today that Umaga will stay on till the end of the 2019 Super Rugby season.

Tana Umaga replaced by Leon MacDonald as head coach of the Blues
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The star halfback says the next period of time off will allow him to sort his future, saying the Warriors will always be a club he’ll love regardless of whether he stays or not.

'I haven’t spoken to anyone at the Warriors' - Shaun Johnson says he'll sort NRL future, will always love club
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RadioLIVE set to fold, high profile jobs up in the air - report

Talks of a merger could leave Mark Sainsbury's Morning Talk role in jeopardy.

RadioLIVE set to fold, high profile jobs up in the air - report

Talks of a merger could leave Mark Sainsbury's Morning Talk role in jeopardy.
Spike Lee has responded to the typo on the front page of the Gisborne Herald.

Director Spike Lee responds after headline gaffe announces his death instead of comic legend Stan Lee

Lady Gaga sneaks into local cinema in disguise to see A Star is Born
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Tomorrow night they’re up for four Tuis at the Vodafone Music Awards.

Wellington's Drax Project speak about humble beginning busking on Cuba Street

Foo Fighters' frontman, Dave Grohl surprises California fire fighters with free BBQ
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Immigration NZ extends review of minister's Karel Sroubek decision

The new extension pushes the deadline out to at least a month.

Immigration NZ extends review of minister's Karel Sroubek decision

The new extension pushes the deadline out to at least a month.
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Councils to consider case for rail service from Hamilton to Auckland beginning 2020
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Jacinda Ardern said she would have loved to have been there for the announcement.

Pike River 'families have waited long enough' for re-entry, says Prime Minister
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, front centre, holds a klaxon horn, as he joins protesters in the People's Vote March for the Future, in London, Saturday Oct. 20, 2018. Some thousands of protesters are marching through central London, Saturday, to demand a new referendum on Britain’s Brexit departure from the European Union. (Yui Mok/PA via AP)

Now what? After intense wrangling, UK backs a Brexit deal

New Zealand cash, money or currency. Notes and coins

Govt spending on contractors, millions more than thought
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Fish on ice (file picture).

Changing climate results in challenging year for seafood company Sanford

The overall mussel harvest volume declined by 15.1 per cent.

Changing climate results in challenging year for seafood company Sanford

The overall mussel harvest volume declined by 15.1 per cent.

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Christine Tuffnell spoke to Breakfast this morning about what Kiwibank’s closure will mean for the local community.

Grey Power Nelson says Kiwibank 'becoming rarer than the kiwi bird' after withdrawing from Stoke
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Mortgage advisor Bruce Patten spoke to Breakfast about what’s driving the low rates.

Mortgage advisor warns lowest mortgage rates since after WWII will be gone 'by the time Santa comes down the chimney'
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Perth-based Fastbrick Robotics has achieved what it says is a world-first with the fully automated construction of a house in less than three days two years after releasing a video of a prototype video.

Australian company claims its robot built Perth home is a world first
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Closure of Kiwibank branch near Nelson a 'kick in the guts' for community
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