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'It was terrifying - Auckland mum's battle with Covid pneumonia while seven months pregnant

Ruthie Nelson spent 34-days at the Jet Park Hotel, after contracting the virus last August.

'It was terrifying - Auckland mum's battle with Covid pneumonia while seven months pregnant

Ruthie Nelson spent 34-days at the Jet Park Hotel, after contracting the virus last August.

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Chinese rocket debris crash lands in Indian Ocean near Maldives

Australia's international borders to stay shut until at least 2022
08:10

NZ should separate foreign affairs from trade when dealing with China, Asia analyst says

'True friend and loyal companion' — Obama's dog Bo dies from cancer
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Police searching for missing Hamilton teenager

Chastity, 13, hasn't been seen since yesterday afternoon.

Police searching for missing Hamilton teenager

Chastity, 13, hasn't been seen since yesterday afternoon.
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National's opposition to policies promoting Māori equity unlikely to gain them much traction — commentator

Jacinda Ardern shows off special Mother's Day card from daughter Neve

NSW travel bubble with NZ looks to re-start, as state records no new Covid-19 cases in community

No new Covid-19 cases to report in the community today, two at NZ's border

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Sydney's Covid-19 restrictions extended for another week

That's despite there being no new local cases of the virus.

Sydney's Covid-19 restrictions extended for another week

That's despite there being no new local cases of the virus.

String of satellites baffles residents, bugs astronomers
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Fighting resumes in Ethiopia's Tigray region

NASA's tiny Mars helicopter heard humming through planet's thin air

Bomb kills at least 30 near girls' school in Afghanistan
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The mating helmet that tried to save kākāpō

A DoC worker noticed Sirocco the kākāpō had a thing for people’s heads.

The mating helmet that tried to save kākāpō

A DoC worker noticed Sirocco the kākāpō had a thing for people’s heads.

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Guys and violence: Am I weak if I back down?
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Rainbow refugees come to NZ to find safety, but say the system is not built for them
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I’m intersex and I wish doctors had left my body alone
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K-pop helped me accept myself as non-binary
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Northern Stars continue hot start with comfortable win over Steel

The Stars remain unbeaten in the ANZ Premiership through four games.

Northern Stars continue hot start with comfortable win over Steel

The Stars remain unbeaten in the ANZ Premiership through four games.
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Warriors fall to disappointing defeat after second-half collapse

Star winger to depart Brisbane Broncos as exodus of youth continues
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Safety comes into question as NRL player survives injury scare after slamming into sideline fence

Warriors name Chanel Harris-Tavita in starting lineup for Manly clash
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Twenty-nine tonnes in 2.5 years: The Westport man cleaning up NZ's coastlines

Westport's Des Watson quit his full-time job to start an environmental crusade.

Twenty-nine tonnes in 2.5 years: The Westport man cleaning up NZ's coastlines

Westport's Des Watson quit his full-time job to start an environmental crusade.

New skink, gecko species may have been found in the South Island

'Homemade' raft in the Marlborough Sounds leaves polystyrene in its wake

Germany aims for net-zero emissions by 2045, accelerating plan by 5 years

Australian billionaire eyes up Tiwai Point for environmentally friendly hydrogen production
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National's opposition to policies promoting Māori equity unlikely to gain them much traction — commentator

"It’s not 2005 anymore - it just isn’t," Liam Hehir told Q+A.

National's opposition to policies promoting Māori equity unlikely to gain them much traction — commentator

"It’s not 2005 anymore - it just isn’t," Liam Hehir told Q+A.

Jacinda Ardern shows off special Mother's Day card from daughter Neve

Explainer: How the public's help can help turn proposed legislation into great law
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Pre-Budget announcement: Up to $53m invested in self-testing option for cervical cancer screening

Full video: Government makes pre-Budget announcement on women’s health
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NZ ad agency beats world industry players, winning accolades at swanky London awards

The Auckland-based Special Group received the awards in London last night.

NZ ad agency beats world industry players, winning accolades at swanky London awards

The Auckland-based Special Group received the awards in London last night.

Fair Pay Agreements will ensure working Kiwis get a fair go - Michael Wood

SpaceX launches, lands Starship in 1st successful flight

Fonterra lays out options to strengthen financial future
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Queen Street businesses seek judicial review of Auckland Council pedestrian upgrades
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Family of Chris Cornell settles with doctor over his death

The family alleged the doctor over-prescribed him drugs before he died.

Family of Chris Cornell settles with doctor over his death

The family alleged the doctor over-prescribed him drugs before he died.

Kelly Osbourne says weight loss surgery gave her 'a fighting chance'
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Bridgerton author on romance, female empowerment and the 'happily ever after'

Suspects tailed Lady Gaga's dog walkers, prosecutors say

Fresh Prince star Will Smith in 'the worst shape' of his life

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