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Rieko Ioane scores his second try. New Zealand All Blacks v South Africa Springboks. Rugby Championship test match. Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand. Saturday 15 September 2018. © Copyright photo: Andrew Cornaga / www.Photosport.nz

All Blacks star Rieko Ioane signs four year deal with NZ Rugby

Rieko and his brother Akira Ioane have signed long term deals with NZ Rugby.

All Blacks star Rieko Ioane signs four year deal with NZ Rugby

Rieko and his brother Akira Ioane have signed long term deals with NZ Rugby.
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With just over six months to go until the UK leaves the EU, negotiations have reached a critical point.

All you need to know about Brexit, six months before the big split with EU
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Researchers tested the 15-year-old children of teens who were studied in the 1980s, researcher Helena McAnally explained to Breakfast.

Disturbing new study finds Kiwi teens are fatter and less fit than their parents

Labour MPs stand behind Jacinda Ardern's decision to strip Meka Whaitiri of her portfolios
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Emergency services say the young girl lost a lot of blood in the Whitsunday Islands attack.

New Zealand girl, 12, believed critically hurt in Queensland shark mauling

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Murder charge laid after man stabbed to death in Upper Hutt

A 37-year-old man will appear in the Hutt Valley District Court this morning,

Murder charge laid after man stabbed to death in Upper Hutt

A 37-year-old man will appear in the Hutt Valley District Court this morning,
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The Prime Minister gave details of the Government plan during a speech in Auckland.

John Armstrong's opinion: As Labour fast loses the plot, Sunday's moment of coalition unity was priceless

Batch of Mac's ginger beer being recalled because it may contain alcohol

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Jeff Attwell was diagnosed with the condition in his early fifties.

'Hobbies may help people with dementia,' says psychiatrist as Morris Minor enthusiast hits the road

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This undated photo provided by Ilya Bobrovskiy in September 2018 shows a Dickinsonia fossil from the White Sea area of Russia. The body is about 9 centimeters (3.5 inches) long. In a report released on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, scientists say they've confirmed that these fossils from more than 500 million years ago are traces of an animal, which makes that creature one of the earliest known. (Ilya Bobrovskiy/Australian National University via AP)

Russian scientist uses cholesterol to establish that 558 million-year-old fossil was one of the first animals

Preserved fat proves the key to solving paleontology's holy grail.

Russian scientist uses cholesterol to establish that 558 million-year-old fossil was one of the first animals

Preserved fat proves the key to solving paleontology's holy grail.

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It was a family affair at the launch, with Meghan’s mum also mingling with women in the community whose recipes fill the book titled Together.

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry launch cookbook raising money for victims of the Grenfell Tower fire
Shirley Pollack, of Perryville, Md. reacts to what authorities have called a shooting with multiple victims in Perryman, Md. on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018. Authorities say multiple people have been shot in northeast Maryland in what the FBI is describing as an "active shooter situation." Pollack,was concerned about her son who worked near the scene of the shooting. (AP Photo/Steve Ruark)

Maryland suffers another mass shooting, months after newspaper targeted
KANE / FINLAY - 25.09.2009 - WWE Smackdown et ECW Live Tour - Palais Nikaia de Nice, (Photo : Icon Sport via Getty Images)

WWE wrestler turned Tennessee mayor to return to the ring in Australia
Vladmir Putin is walking a very fine line with his reaction to the downing of the jet, Paul Buchanan says.

World Anti-Doping Agency reinstates Russia
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Paul Gallen of the Sharks is tackled during the NRL semi-final match between the Cronulla Sharks and the Penrith Panthers at Allianz Stadium on September 14, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Cronulla veteran Paul Gallen ruled out of Sharks finals match against Storm

Gallen injured his shoulder during last week's one-point win over Penrith.

Cronulla veteran Paul Gallen ruled out of Sharks finals match against Storm

Gallen injured his shoulder during last week's one-point win over Penrith.
Silver Ferns captain Laura Langman takes a pass during the Netball Quad Series in a match between the Silver Ferns and South Africa at the ASB Baypark arena in Tauranga on Tuesday the 18th September 2018. Copyright Photo by Marty Melville / www.Photosport.nz

'She's really convincing' - Silver Ferns upbeat about new regime ahead of Aussie challenge

SYDNEY, NSW - MARCH 18: Waratahs player Israel Folau (14) looks towards the scoreboard at round 5 of the Super Rugby between Waratahs and Rebels at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on March 18, 2018. (Photo by Speed Media/Icon Sportswire)

Wallabies star Israel Folau wins Waratahs MVP award despite controversial year
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The Taniwha defeated the Stags 26-10 in Whangārei.

Rampaging Northland forwards combine for exquisite try as Taniwha dominate Southland

Jamie Joseph sets Brave Blossoms quarter-final goal for 2019 RWC - 'It's a chance to create history'
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Ozzy Osbourne confirms two New Zealand shows as part of farewell world tour

Former Black Sabbath singer to play in Christchurch and Auckland alongside Judas Priest.

Ozzy Osbourne confirms two New Zealand shows as part of farewell world tour

Former Black Sabbath singer to play in Christchurch and Auckland alongside Judas Priest.

Her show was cancelled by ABC following her comments directed at a former advisor to Barack Obama.

Roseanne Barr plans to leave the US to 'escape negativity'

Rihanna asks for Jacinda Ardern's help in tweet - 'Its been a big year for you'

Read Deadpool 2 star Rob Delaney's heartbreaking essay on son's cancer battle

Serena Williams is 'proud' of her friend Meghan Markle's charity work
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The Prime Minister gave details of the Government plan during a speech in Auckland.

John Armstrong's opinion: As Labour fast loses the plot, Sunday's moment of coalition unity was priceless

The carefully stage-managed display by Jacinda Ardern and her deputy was not so much a case of fake news as one of fabricated news, writes our columnist.

John Armstrong's opinion: As Labour fast loses the plot, Sunday's moment of coalition unity was priceless

The carefully stage-managed display by Jacinda Ardern and her deputy was not so much a case of fake news as one of fabricated news, writes our columnist.
KANE / FINLAY - 25.09.2009 - WWE Smackdown et ECW Live Tour - Palais Nikaia de Nice, (Photo : Icon Sport via Getty Images)

WWE wrestler turned Tennessee mayor to return to the ring in Australia
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Brexit could be good news for Kiwis wanting to live and work in the UK
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The National Party leader says the axing of Meka Whaitiri is more slow, weak leadership leading to weak government.

'Government coming apart at the seams' says Simon Bridges as second minister gone
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Watch: Phil Twyford slams Judith Collins' attitude to compo for Housing NZ tenants evicted under bogus meth testing
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