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01:07
Mike Steenhauer's drama unfolded when his dog Digby in fell down a crevice and he went in to save the canine.

Man 'got stuck' trying to rescue his dog trapped in West Coast cave

Mike Steenhauer and his dog Digby were rescued after two hours stuck eight metres down a cave near Greymouth.

Man 'got stuck' trying to rescue his dog trapped in West Coast cave

Mike Steenhauer and his dog Digby were rescued after two hours stuck eight metres down a cave near Greymouth.

02:49
Just seven of the 226 international drivers involved in the study passed the test.

Renewed calls for law change after 'stunning' percentage of foreign visitors fail driving test
Cattle Cow Farm in New Zealand. You can even see sheep on the typical green hills in back.

More than 400 injured or sick animals sent to meatworks, triggering instant fines under new rules

Commuters demand action over Wellington region's most dangerous road
05:21

Woman tours now-famous 'mystery' bedroom she plastered with pop posters in 1964
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00:33
The investigation is looking into claims Kiwi SAS soldiers killed civilians during a 2010 raid.

Afghan villagers 'worn down', pull out of Operation Burnham inquiry

The inquiry is investigating allegations in the book, Hit and Run, that six civilians were killed in a NZ-led operation.

Afghan villagers 'worn down', pull out of Operation Burnham inquiry

The inquiry is investigating allegations in the book, Hit and Run, that six civilians were killed in a NZ-led operation.
02:00
It comes amid rising concerns that social media abuse could lead to real-life violence.

Police investigating online death threats against high-profile Auckland councillor
06:03

Government investigates royalty on bottled water

Spark Foundation looking to sell Givealittle
01:50
MP Shane Reti says authorities led the public to believe there weren’t enough vaccines available but it’s now emerged there were.

National accuses Health Minister of changing story over Northland vaccines

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01:28
The suspect was taken down by authorities before he entered the building.

Gunman killed after dramatic shootout with authorities outside US courthouse

More than 200 FBI agents are now working to determine the suspect's motive.

Gunman killed after dramatic shootout with authorities outside US courthouse

More than 200 FBI agents are now working to determine the suspect's motive.

Trump threatens to deport millions of illegal immigrants beginning next week
02:22
Iran denies the claims, but the US military has released a video it says shows Iranian forces at one of the ships.

Winston Peters urges 'restraint' as US sends more troops to Middle East in face of 'growing threat' from Iran
00:14
It all happened at a Family Dollar store in Phoenix, Arizona.

Parents call for firing of US cops who pointed guns over daughter's alleged doll theft
00:21
The cause of the explosion isn’t yet clear, and the person who was inside escaped serious injury.

Person saved by off-duty police officer after home explodes in New Jersey
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Jason Taumalolo leads Tonga's Sipi Tau

Mate Ma'a Tonga name eight former NZ rep players in clash against Kiwis

Jason Taumalolo, Manu Ma'u, Siliva Havili and Sio Siua Taukeiaho are former Kiwis players named to start in the Tongan forward pack.

Mate Ma'a Tonga name eight former NZ rep players in clash against Kiwis

Jason Taumalolo, Manu Ma'u, Siliva Havili and Sio Siua Taukeiaho are former Kiwis players named to start in the Tongan forward pack.
00:28
Nelson Asofa-Solomona, 23, said he was in disbelief at the opportunity to play alongside the NRL star.

Kiwis prop fondly recalls trying to emulate new teammate Benji Marshall as a child
00:50
Te Rawara is based in Ahipara, at the bottom of 90 Mile Beach, and this is the first season that the area’s women have fielded a team.

'Some big mahi' - Meet New Zealand’s most northerly women’s rugby team
01:55
Marshall said he feels "embarrassed" getting praise from his teammates about his impact on rugby league in NZ.

Benji Marshall, Shaun Johnson to start for NZ as Kiwis name solid pack for Mate Ma'a Tonga Test

01:48
The Storm enforcer is also eligible to play for Toa Samoa, with both his parents born in the Pacific Islands.

'NZ gave my family a safe place to stay' - Kiwis prop vows to never switch allegiances, despite Samoan lineage
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MP Shane Reti says authorities led the public to believe there weren’t enough vaccines available but it’s now emerged there were.

National accuses Health Minister of changing story over Northland vaccines

However, David Clark said the "advice was that we needed a targeted campaign".

National accuses Health Minister of changing story over Northland vaccines

However, David Clark said the "advice was that we needed a targeted campaign".

00:55
Minister of Children, Tracey Martin, made the announcement today after the incident last month.

Terms of reference released for review into Oranga Tamariki newborn uplift case
03:56

Health Minister concedes DHBs are under pressure - 'I want to put more money in'
02:11
The National MP said there should instead be “a focus on social housing”.

KiwiBuild 'a welfare scheme for property developers' - Judith Collins
01:24
The vaccination rate has stayed in the low 90 per cent, rather than hitting the targeted 95 per cent.

Anti-vaxxer movement contributing to New Zealand's immunisation target failure - Health Minister
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Spark Foundation looking to sell Givealittle

Spark's charitable trust says it believes the crowdfunding site's growth will benefit from a new owner that can continue to support it.

Spark Foundation looking to sell Givealittle

Spark's charitable trust says it believes the crowdfunding site's growth will benefit from a new owner that can continue to support it.
00:57
First Union general secretary Dennis Maga says staff are upset, following the revelations about Mr Hisco’s personal expenses.

ANZ union workers slam CEO David Hisco's 'outrageous' exit following chauffered cars controversy
03:51
Sir Ed’s grandson, Alex Hillary, joined Breakfast to discuss the meaning behind the brand.

Edmund Hillary Clothing brand looking to break into international market
00:26
British Airways’ Steve Gunning said they were confident Boeing will “get these issues behind them.”

Airbus sells string of planes, while disaster-hit Boeing sees lacklustre contracts at Paris Air Show
06:03

Water bottling consents rise despite Government's pre-election promise to reduce exports
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on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and other stars promote positivity at MTV awards

He accepted MTV's generation award by running down the stage amidst hip-hop and Samoan dancers.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and other stars promote positivity at MTV awards

He accepted MTV's generation award by running down the stage amidst hip-hop and Samoan dancers.

Taylor Swift and Katy Perry come together in music video as feud ends

Megadeth lead singer and guitarist Dave Mustaine diagnosed with throat cancer
03:01
The service also features international celebs like Snoop Dogg and Caitlyn Jenner.

Kiwi celebrities offer personalised online 'shout outs' - for a price
00:58
The group wrapped up the tour at Wembley Stadium, 21 years since they last played the famous London venue.

Spice Girls round off reunion tour as Geri Horner apologises for quitting
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06:03

Government investigates royalty on bottled water

Before the election, Labour planned a levy for commercial water use, but it did not survive coalition talks.

Government investigates royalty on bottled water

Before the election, Labour planned a levy for commercial water use, but it did not survive coalition talks.
The capital kicked off a series of strikes across the nation today.

Students who organised school climate action planning nationwide general strike
06:03

Water bottling consents rise despite Government's pre-election promise to reduce exports

Wellington harbour fat and sewage contamination prompts warning
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Nine thousand bookings for next summer have been made in the first week of availability.

Department of Conservation huts selling out like in-demand concert tickets
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