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01:42
Many beachgoers are unaware of the risk.

People unaware of water quality at beaches after unsafe levels of human waste found at Auckland beach

Online check of water quality should be part of beach-going trip.

People unaware of water quality at beaches after unsafe levels of human waste found at Auckland beach

Online check of water quality should be part of beach-going trip.

Serious crash between car and motorcycle in Bay of Plenty leaves one person in critical condition

Man dies after kitesurfing accident in Tauranga

Two men missing after water incidents at Auckland swimming spots

In this Friday, Jan. 18, 2019 image made from video provided by the Survival Media Agency, singing and playing a drum in Washington. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Covington in Kentucky is looking into this and other videos that show youths, possibly from the diocese's all-male Covington Catholic High School, mocking Native Americans at a rally in Washington. (Survival Media Agency via AP)

Students wearing MAGA hats cause outrage in US for mocking Native Americans during rally
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01:43
The number of hot days poses a threat to the young and elderly.

Government launches heat health plan as Kiwis are warned to start preparing for more hot weather

The number of hot days poses a threat to the young and elderly.

Government launches heat health plan as Kiwis are warned to start preparing for more hot weather

The number of hot days poses a threat to the young and elderly.

Trains suspended on Johnsonville line in Wellington after car drives onto tracks at Khandallah station
00:16
A helicopter has been called in to fight the fire which broke out this morning.

Blaze at Coromandel Peninsula's Hahei Beach contained

Shortage forces rationing of popular contraceptive pill

First NZ company gets licensed for high THC medicinal cannabis
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01:33
Locals had come to collect fuel from the ruptured pipe.

Death toll in Mexican pipeline inferno rises to 73

Locals had come to collect fuel from the ruptured pipe.

Death toll in Mexican pipeline inferno rises to 73

Locals had come to collect fuel from the ruptured pipe.

NSW police officers recovering after being shot in the throat, face

Magnitude 6.7 quake shakes cities on coast of northern Chile
FILE - In this Saturday Aug. 28, 2018 file photo, Earth starts to cast its shadow on the moon during a complete lunar eclipse seen from Jakarta, Indonesia. Starting Sunday evening, Jan. 20, 2019, all of North and South America will be able to see the only total lunar eclipse of 2019 from start to finish this weekend. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana)

Northern hemisphere to witness lunar eclipse and supermoon in one

Suspected car bombing in Northern Ireland
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The Story with John Campbell

TVNZ's John Campbell goes behind the stories making the news
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00:12
Troubled ex-NFL star Greg Hardy's UFC debut ended with a disqualification loss after he blasted Allen Crowder with an illegal knee.

Ex-NFL player disqualified in UFC debut for illegal knee

Greg Hardy, who left the NFL over domestic violence allegations, was booed throughout the fight in NY.

Ex-NFL player disqualified in UFC debut for illegal knee

Greg Hardy, who left the NFL over domestic violence allegations, was booed throughout the fight in NY.
Henry Cejudo, right, knocks down TJ Dillashaw during the first round of a flyweight mixed martial arts championship bout at UFC Fight Night, early Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in New York. Cejudo stopped Dillashaw in the first round. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Henry Cejudo knocks out TJ Dillashaw in just 32 seconds at UFC fight night
00:15
Bevin still holds the overall lead despite a shocking fifth stage.

Patrick Bevin falls at final hurdle of Tour Down Under after day five injuries
NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 19: Professional basketball player Steven Adams is seen in attendance during the UFC Fight Night event at the Barclays Center on January 19, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Longtime UFC fan Steven Adams the most excited of the Thunder players at UFC fight night
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The Aussie reached her first ever Grand Slam quarter-final with a three-set win.

Maria Sharapova dumped out of Australian Open by hometown hero Ashleigh Barty
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Windsor Davies star of It Ain't Half Hot Mum dies

Davies was famous for his role as the loud sergeant major in the show.

Windsor Davies star of It Ain't Half Hot Mum dies

Davies was famous for his role as the loud sergeant major in the show.

Ariana Grande pays tribute to ex-boyfriend Mac Miller on social media
02:28
A programme called Broadway Dreams is importing some of New York's greatest talents to pass on their knowledge in NZ.

Kiwis given a shot at making their Broadway theatre dreams come true
01:11
To mark the milestone, she revealed her one birthday wish.

Betty White says all she wants for 97th birthday is a call from her celebrity crush
Singer Brandi Carlisle performs underneath an image of the late singer Chris Cornell during "I Am The Highway: A Tribute to Chris Cornell" at The Forum, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

'We miss you, Chris': A-list artists turn out for Chris Cornell tribute concert in US
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Seven Sharp

Join Hilary Barry, Jeremy Wells and the team, back on January 21st at 7pm on TVNZ 1
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01:43
The number of hot days poses a threat to the young and elderly.

Government launches heat health plan as Kiwis are warned to start preparing for more hot weather

The number of hot days poses a threat to the young and elderly.

Government launches heat health plan as Kiwis are warned to start preparing for more hot weather

The number of hot days poses a threat to the young and elderly.
A composite image of Donald Trump and Nancy Pelosi.

Trump offers immigration deal to end shutdown
The Comprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal, or CPTPP, has just come into effect.

CPTPP meeting agrees on guidelines to expand trade agreement
03:44
Labour have conceded they’ll make some changes to KiwiBuild after coming into government promising to make life better for tenants and first-time buyers.

Industry expertise key in search for new KiwiBuild boss - expert
01:56

Advocate hits back over National's call for more benefit sanctions
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04:19
Tesla luxury electric cars are now competing with taxis and Ubers in Auckland in a new business venture.

On the road to make an affordable car, Tesla cuts jobs

"While we have made great progress, our products are still too expensive for most people," CEO Elon Musk says.

On the road to make an affordable car, Tesla cuts jobs

"While we have made great progress, our products are still too expensive for most people," CEO Elon Musk says.

'Life threatening risk'- Complaint forces Burger King TV ad redo
01:52
But political reporter Benedict Collins found people on the street can’t believe it’s a problem.

Strong public support for cafes, other businesses to block porn sites on in-store Wi-Fi
Los Angeles, USA - March 29, 2018: Air New Zealand Boeing 777 taxiing at Los Angeles Int. Airport seen from a helicopter.

Air NZ to earn unprecedented double recognition at 'Oscars of the airline industry'
01:58
Prime Minister Theresa May wants all parties in the House of Commons to help shape a new Brexit deal.

Kiwi wine exporters worried about tariff increases as Brexit saga rolls on
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