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Multinational online companies set to face tax - boosting NZ coffers by $30-$80m

Social media networks, trading platforms, online advertising providers and others are in the Government's sights.

Multinational online companies set to face tax - boosting NZ coffers by $30-$80m

Social media networks, trading platforms, online advertising providers and others are in the Government's sights.

Stolen car driven by 11-year-old with 'obviously no skills whatsoever' flips in Dunedin - police
Liam Thompson broke his jaw after being thrown off a Lime scooter which randomly locked up the brakes.

Auckland Council may look to cancel Lime's licence over braking glitch which led to broken jaw
Ardie and Julian Savea aren't getting carried away with all the talk of playing the British touring side.

Ardie Savea joins rugby stars in support of brother Julian against Toulon owner
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US President Donald Trump called for “retribution” after the segment aired yesterday.

Trump calls for 'retribution' after SNL lampoons his emergency declaration
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All clear given at Waitakere District Court after white powder sparks evacuation

Emergency services were called to the court in Henderson at 2pm.

All clear given at Waitakere District Court after white powder sparks evacuation

Emergency services were called to the court in Henderson at 2pm.
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People say they've been putting up with bad behaviour in the area for years.

Police review CCTV footage as investigation into Mangere Bridge shooting continues

Traffic fine exemption for being Māori doesn't stack up, Supreme Court rules
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Tony Forster gave John Campbell an exclusive interview.

Nine pieces of evidence unaccounted for from deadly Pike River mine disaster, family spokesman claims

Air Force personnel plead guilty to drug charges

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MP, Mark Francois, believes the airline’s collapse was due to poor performance from the airline’s management, not Brexit.

Passengers stranded after British airline goes bankrupt, Brexit woes blamed for abrupt collapse

The airline employed 376 people in Britain, Germany, Sweden and Belgium.

Passengers stranded after British airline goes bankrupt, Brexit woes blamed for abrupt collapse

The airline employed 376 people in Britain, Germany, Sweden and Belgium.
It’s been forced to withdraw a black jumper which covers the bottom half of the face and has a cut out mouth with large red lips.

Why do some of the world's top fashion brands keep making products that smack of racial insensitivity?

Man who shot dead five co-workers in Chicago had gun permit revoked, but gun was never seized
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The bite missed an artery on Sam Edwardes’ leg by just millimetres.

'There was a lot of blood' - man recounts moment his friend was attacked by shark in Byron Bay, taking a chunk of his leg
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Shamima Begum says she now wants to return home to the UK.

UK teen who joined ISIS and wants to return home, gives birth in Syria
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Phoenix's Steven Taylor (C celebrates a goal during the A-League Phoenix vs Jets football match at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington on Sunday the 21st of October 2018. Copyright Photo by Marty Melville / www.Photosport.nz

'I feel at home' - Steven Taylor extends deal with Wellington Phoenix

The veteran defender will remain in the capital until the end of the 2019/20 season.

'I feel at home' - Steven Taylor extends deal with Wellington Phoenix

The veteran defender will remain in the capital until the end of the 2019/20 season.
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The veteran midfielders are in great shape at Blues training, says Ioane.

Ma'a Nonu return shows overseas interludes no longer guarantee All Black retirement
Parramatta's Dylan Brown

Warriors under fire for attempted poaching of Parramatta teen
Julian Savea in action for Toulon.

Julian Savea fires back at Toulon owner's criticism: 'I will continue to train week in and week out'
Two football players fighting for the ball

Third-tier Italian football club fields just seven players for official match, loses 20-0
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FILE - In this May 14, 2018 file photo, Jussie Smollett, a cast member in the TV series "Empire," attends the Fox Networks Group 2018 programming presentation afterparty in New York. Smollett is expressing anger over being attacked outside his Chicago apartment last month. Smollett, who plays a musician on the Fox Network's ''Empire'' talked about his ordeal during an interview with ABC News' Robin Roberts to be broadcast Thursday on "Good Morning America." He alleges he was the victim of an attack on Jan. 29 by two masked men who shouted racial and homophobic slurs at him. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Empire actor Jussie Smollett says no truth to reports he played role in alleged assault

Smollett's lawyers said: "Nothing is further from the truth and anyone claiming otherwise is lying."

Empire actor Jussie Smollett says no truth to reports he played role in alleged assault

Smollett's lawyers said: "Nothing is further from the truth and anyone claiming otherwise is lying."
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The musician performed Over the Rainbow from The Wizard of Oz as her husband, Kanye West, looked on.

Kenny G talks surprise serenade of Kim Kardashian West on Valentine's Day - 'she didn't know what to do'
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The star, who is black and openly gay, was set upon by two men in Chicago, who placed a rope around his neck.

Brothers arrested over alleged attack on Empire actor Jussie Smollett released without charge

Bachelor NZ couple Matilda Rice and Art Green expecting first child - 'Always knew we wanted to start a family'

Dwayne Johnson celebrates Valentine's Day with daughter
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The National Party leader accused Winston Peters of acting “cowboy-like” as New Zealand experiences tensions with China.

Bridges accuses Ardern of not taking ownership of 'cowboy-like' Winston Peters amid strained NZ-China relationship

The National Party leader talked about "the deterioration in our relationship," on TVNZ1's Breakfast today.

Bridges accuses Ardern of not taking ownership of 'cowboy-like' Winston Peters amid strained NZ-China relationship

The National Party leader talked about "the deterioration in our relationship," on TVNZ1's Breakfast today.
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Two other worker's say the toxic culture at Oranga Tamariki is affecting their work.

More allegations of bullying at the Ministry for Children

New Plymouth councillor stepping down after remarks on te reo
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The Government is now spending less on preventing the illness.

Fears Government has dropped the ball on rheumatic fever as cases rise
shipping container terminal at dusk, modern harbor and global trade background

New Zealand goods still clearing Chinese border, MPI says
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Unrecognizable manual worker using circular saw while cutting piece of wood at construction site. His colleagues are in the background.

Online job advertisements increase throughout New Zealand

The number of job advertisements rose by two per cent in the December 2018 quarter.

Online job advertisements increase throughout New Zealand

The number of job advertisements rose by two per cent in the December 2018 quarter.

It’s been forced to withdraw a black jumper which covers the bottom half of the face and has a cut out mouth with large red lips.

Why do some of the world's top fashion brands keep making products that smack of racial insensitivity?
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The National Party leader accused Winston Peters of acting “cowboy-like” as New Zealand experiences tensions with China.

Bridges accuses Ardern of not taking ownership of 'cowboy-like' Winston Peters amid strained NZ-China relationship
shipping container terminal at dusk, modern harbor and global trade background

New Zealand goods still clearing Chinese border, MPI says
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Marrying into farm life was a tough transition for Monique Neeson, but she found a way to pull her weight.

Former townie helps revive family farm's fortunes with NZ-made blankets
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