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My Covid education: East Auckland student says schooling shouldn't be a 'luxury'

Fine-Na'akakala Aholelei, alongside other school leaders, banded together during lockdown to give their peers free study classes.

My Covid education: East Auckland student says schooling shouldn't be a 'luxury'

Fine-Na'akakala Aholelei, alongside other school leaders, banded together during lockdown to give their peers free study classes.

Victoria, once overrun with 8000 active Covid-19 cases, officially eliminates virus

Samoa reports second suspected Covid-19 case after repatriation flight from NZ

Argentine police fire tear gas, rubber bullets as tearful, rowdy mourners farewell Diego Maradona
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Border exemption for Pacific workers 'a really good start', growers say
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Speaker Trevor Mallard, Māori Party accuse each other of grandstanding after parliamentary walk-out

It signalled a dramatic start to the new political term.

Speaker Trevor Mallard, Māori Party accuse each other of grandstanding after parliamentary walk-out

It signalled a dramatic start to the new political term.

Man who raped woman in Auckland motel jailed for three years

Emoji diplomacy and 'turning the dial up' on China: Mahuta brings new outlook to foreign affairs
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Salvation Army expecting a 20% increase in demand for food and Christmas gifts this year

Morning Briefing Nov 27: Govt opens doors in major border exemption
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New York streets eerily empty as Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade forges ahead without spectators

Watching the parade, either in person and on TV, is a holiday tradition in the US. But Covid-19 has narrowed the options.

New York streets eerily empty as Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade forges ahead without spectators

Watching the parade, either in person and on TV, is a holiday tradition in the US. But Covid-19 has narrowed the options.
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UK can't take foot off 'throat of the beast', Boris Johnson warns as Covid-19 restrictions continue
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'Good news for everybody' - Scottish MP delighted after period product campaign success
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Australia's PM 'thrilled and relieved' over three-nation prisoner exchange with Iran

One person a minute contracting Covid-19 in Nevada
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Shoaib Akhtar unleashes on NZ Cricket, after Pakistan players censured for isolation breaches

”You are talking about Pakistan - the greatest country on the planet," Akhtar said in his lengthy diatribe.

Shoaib Akhtar unleashes on NZ Cricket, after Pakistan players censured for isolation breaches

”You are talking about Pakistan - the greatest country on the planet," Akhtar said in his lengthy diatribe.

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Canterbury allrounder closing in on run and wicket records as hot streak continues
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Watch: Breakfast's Jenny-May Clarkson nails impressive long-range basket at celebrity match

All Blacks brace for emotional Pumas performance after Maradona's death
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Martin Guptill using special 'Hollie bat' to raise money for seven-year-old's cancer fight
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Jacinda Ardern to declare climate emergency on behalf of New Zealand next week

The Prime Minister's motion will go to a vote in Parliament.

Jacinda Ardern to declare climate emergency on behalf of New Zealand next week

The Prime Minister's motion will go to a vote in Parliament.

Aucklanders to be allowed to use hand-held hose at home as water restrictions eased
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NZ Police reveals new, more environmentally friendly patrol car after Holden shuts up shop
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Covid-19 lockdowns slashed pollutants but not CO2 levels, UN says

Donald Trump slams global climate agreement Joe Biden intends to rejoin
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Speaker Trevor Mallard, Māori Party accuse each other of grandstanding after parliamentary walk-out

It signalled a dramatic start to the new political term.

Speaker Trevor Mallard, Māori Party accuse each other of grandstanding after parliamentary walk-out

It signalled a dramatic start to the new political term.

Emoji diplomacy and 'turning the dial up' on China: Mahuta brings new outlook to foreign affairs
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Up to 2000 workers from the Pacific allowed into NZ to fill horticulture, wine industry jobs
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From refugee to MP: Labour's Ibrahim Omer says he'll fight for low-paid workers in maiden speech
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Period poverty campaigners disappointed by delay to Government's rollout of free products for students
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The man behind the Kiwi garden art phenomenon Metalbird

Phil Walters is a marvel at manufacturing.

The man behind the Kiwi garden art phenomenon Metalbird

Phil Walters is a marvel at manufacturing.
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Up to 2000 workers from the Pacific allowed into NZ to fill horticulture, wine industry jobs

Photos: Exposed wires and putty around the windows, but $815 a week Wellington rental generating lots of interest
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Commerce Commission fires warning at NZ businesses over Black Friday, Cyber Monday sales
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Reserve Bank Governor not hopeful agency could help with housing affordability
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Bond villain Mads Mikkelsen to replace Johnny Depp in Fantastic Beasts franchise

Depp was asked to resign after losing his "wife beater" libel trial in the UK.

Bond villain Mads Mikkelsen to replace Johnny Depp in Fantastic Beasts franchise

Depp was asked to resign after losing his "wife beater" libel trial in the UK.

Denzel Washington named Greatest Actor of the 21st Century (So Far)

Johnny Depp denied appeal in libel case

Lorde reveals upcoming Antarctica book with proceeds to go to NZ climate change research

The Weeknd criticises Grammys over nominations snub for chart-topping album
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