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01:51
An Auckland dad says his son’s life was saved because rescue helicopters now have emergency trauma doctors on board 24 hours a day.

'It saved my son's life' - Auckland father grateful for doctors on rescue helicopters

The service is the only rescue helicopter team in NZ with emergency trauma doctors on-board 24 hours-a-day.

'It saved my son's life' - Auckland father grateful for doctors on rescue helicopters

The service is the only rescue helicopter team in NZ with emergency trauma doctors on-board 24 hours-a-day.

Woman, child in critical condition after their boat overturned at Port Waikato
01:54
The couple’s hunt to source one of the gin’s main ingredients in New Zealand has led to surprising places.

Taranaki couple goes above and beyond to make their gin product stand out
Author Jo Patti returns to New Zealand with book tour

American-Kiwi author and explorer returns to NZ for book tour
00:30
The Crusaders defeated the Blues 19-11 at Christchurch Stadium.

Bryn Hall finishes off brilliant team try as Crusaders outclass Blues
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Rescued woman 'lucky' to avoid serious injury from fall down Mt Ruapehu crevasse

The woman in her 20s fell 15m in the Whangaehu Glacier, sparking a rescue operation yesterday.

Rescued woman 'lucky' to avoid serious injury from fall down Mt Ruapehu crevasse

The woman in her 20s fell 15m in the Whangaehu Glacier, sparking a rescue operation yesterday.
02:03
Sexual health experts are worried not enough people are taking up a publicly-funded drug that prevents the transmission of HIV with estimates that fewer than a quarter of the 4000 eligible are taking up the offer.

Health experts raise concerns for low uptake of drug which prevents HIV transmission
hief Coroner Judge Deborah Marshall says coroners have heavy workloads and the new, part-time coroners will provide some relief

Extra relief coroners will help ease delays - Chief Coroner
02:03
Community leaders in Kaikohe are calling for specialised, on the job training at Kura Kaupapa Maori.

Kaikohe faces a teacher shortage in kura kaupapa Māori schools
01:41
Following recent complaints, our biggest online market place has banned the sale of controversial Golliwog dolls.

Sale of golliwog dolls banned by Trade Me

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Race to succeed Theresa May heats up, with focus on Brexit

The best-known contestant for the Conservative leadership post is former foreign secretary Boris Johnson.

Race to succeed Theresa May heats up, with focus on Brexit

The best-known contestant for the Conservative leadership post is former foreign secretary Boris Johnson.
Volcano.

Hawaii woman missing for 2 weeks rescued from Maui forest
In this May 24, 2019 screen grab taken from the French police website - an image and description of a suspect wanted in connection with an explosion in Lyon. French police are hunting a suspect following an explosion that wounded 13 people in a busy pedestrian street Friday in the city of Lyon. (French Police via AP)

Police hunt suspect after explosion in French city of Lyon
This rendering released by Disney and Lucasfilm shows the planned Black Spire Outpost, a village on the planet of Batuu that will be part of a 14-acre expansion project called Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, set to open this summer at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, then in the fall at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida. The lands will include two signature attractions: Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. (Disney Parks/Lucasfilm via AP)

Stormtroopers ready to entertain thousands with Star Wars section at Disneyland set to open
The Australian state will allow the procedure after 22 weeks, under very strict circumstances.

Federal judge in US blocks Mississippi abortion law - 'Here we go again'
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00:15
Brisbane edged the Warriors 8-2 at Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland.

Anthony Milford scores solo try as Broncos outmuscle Warriors at Mount Smart

Brisbane edged the Warriors 8-2 at Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland.

Anthony Milford scores solo try as Broncos outmuscle Warriors at Mount Smart

Brisbane edged the Warriors 8-2 at Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland.
Kiwi driver Scott McLaughlin celebrates win at Supercars Championship at Winton Motor Raceway in Benalla, Australia.

Kiwi driver Scott McLaughlin recovers after first-lap tangle to win Supercars race
David Havili of the Crusaders. Crusaders vs. Blues. 2019 Investec Super Rugby. Christchurch Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand. Saturday 25 May 2019. © Copyright Photo: Martin Hunter / www.photosport.nz

Crusaders outclass Blues in scrappy Super Rugby clash in Christchurch
Issac Luke and Kotoni Staggs hongi ahead of the start of the match. Vodafone Warriors v Brisbane Broncos. NRL Rugby League. Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand. Saturday 25 May 2019. © Copyright photo: Andrew Cornaga / www.Photosport.nz

Warriors go down at home as Broncos grind out tough win at Mt Smart
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The Cowboys beat Canberra 22-16, handing them their third NRL loss.

Rampaging Jason Taumalolo run leads to try as Cowboys beat Canberra
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01:59
The war of words in the central city comes as yet another state in the US rolls back abortion rights while in New Zealand there has been a delay in drafting legislation to take abortion out of the Crimes Act.

Protesters rally for and against abortion in Auckland's CBD

The protest saw dozens rallying for and against abortion with the Law Commission looking to take abortion out of the Crimes Act.

Protesters rally for and against abortion in Auckland's CBD

The protest saw dozens rallying for and against abortion with the Law Commission looking to take abortion out of the Crimes Act.
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Budget 2019: Public transport could become cheaper for low income families
Later New Zealand’s Prime Minister attended a high level security meeting with the Five Eyes Intelligence Sharing Alliance.

Jacinda Ardern sent a personal message of thanks to Theresa May after resignation announcement
01:49
Alfred Ngaro could front a conservative Christian party at the next election, and he’s already making headlines.

John Armstrong's opinion: Christian parties are of little assistance to the centre-right
British Prime Minister Theresa May

Theresa May: The prime minister who was defined and defeated by Brexit
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Mountainbiker (file picture).

Otago's Clutha cycle trail gets $6.5 million funding boost for expansion

Shane Jones announced the funding, along with money for several other projects for the region.

Otago's Clutha cycle trail gets $6.5 million funding boost for expansion

Shane Jones announced the funding, along with money for several other projects for the region.
03:49
Pic Picot refused to allow macular degeneration to hold him back. In fact, he turned it into an advantage.

How Nelson's peanut butter king used his failing eyesight to help his business thrive

Farmers retail staff wanting better pay conditions walk off the job in Auckland

Nearly 100 staff affected as Fonterra closes factory in Victoria, Australia

Women work better in warmer offices, study finds
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00:51
Thirty-five years on and Arnie is holding true to his word, returning once again as the imposing muscle-bound android.

'I'll be back': Schwarzenegger and Hamilton return in 'Terminator: Dark Fate' trailer

Thirty-five years on and Arnie is holding true to his word, returning once again as the imposing muscle-bound android.

'I'll be back': Schwarzenegger and Hamilton return in 'Terminator: Dark Fate' trailer

Thirty-five years on and Arnie is holding true to his word, returning once again as the imposing muscle-bound android.
02:50
Who will be the MVP – Game of Thrones, the queen of Destiny Church, or the actual Queen?

The Friday Countdown: Take a journey through the best and worst moments of the past seven days
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The Verve were forced to forfeit rights to the smash hit after the Stones claimed they used more than the agreed amount of their own tune.

The Verve's Richard Ashcroft regains rights to Bitter Sweet Symphony from Rolling Stones
01:32
Winter’s normally a time to bunker down, but that’s not the case for our cousins across the Tasman.

Over two million people expected to flood Sydney waterfront for Vivid Festival
Radio stations around the world have dropped the late singer’s music.

Michael Jackson's estate and former manager settle lawsuit
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