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One person sustains serious burns in fire at three-storey building in Whanganui

As many as 14 crews were at the scene fighting the blaze.

One person sustains serious burns in fire at three-storey building in Whanganui

As many as 14 crews were at the scene fighting the blaze.
00:15
The Māori All Blacks beat Fiji 26-17 in the Second Test in Rotorua.

Māori All Blacks bounce back to beat Fiji in Second Test in Rotorua
Nathaniel Ko is just nine years old, yet he's got the confidence and the talent to carry it his plans to dominate either maths or music.

Genius nine-year-old set to enrol for university
03:55
Cordons remain around 12 evacuated properties in Christchurch where a total of 21 have been damaged, five so badly they might have to be demolished.

Some residents able to return to their homes after Christchurch gas explosion
medical marijuana concept

Medical cannabis 'a remarkably useful drug'
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Two people hospitalised after being trapped in vehicles after three-car crash on SH1 near Ohakune

The crash resulted in the closure of part of SH1.

Two people hospitalised after being trapped in vehicles after three-car crash on SH1 near Ohakune

The crash resulted in the closure of part of SH1.
01:17
A total of 1055 prohibited firearms were handed in at events across the country.

Police hold collection events across the country as part of the buy-back and amnesty scheme
01:54
Auckland Council have an issue with the disposal of masses of confetti at the opening of the queen street store of global cosmetics giant Sephora.

Sephora slammed by city council after mass disposal of confetti
01:41
With around one in three young people already having ink, the practice is thriving New Zealand.

More than 80 of Australasia's top tattoo artists converge on Wellington for city's first tattoo convention
02:25
Methyl bromide is used to fumigate exports and for biosecurity but can cause health and environmental issues but tighter controls on its emissions are being put in place from next year.

Planned controls on the hazardous gas methyl bromide open to public feedback
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A$AP Rocky.

Donald Trump says he's trying to bring rapper A$AP Rocky home

A$AP Rocky has been behind bars since early this month as Swedish police investigate a fight he was allegedly involved in in Stockholm.

Donald Trump says he's trying to bring rapper A$AP Rocky home

A$AP Rocky has been behind bars since early this month as Swedish police investigate a fight he was allegedly involved in in Stockholm.

5.5-inch long rare pocket shark. A pocket-sized pocket shark found in the Gulf of Mexico

Pocket-sized shark that squirts out glowing clouds turns out to be new species - 'It shows us how little we actually know'
00:41
A gas plant explosion in central China shattered windows three kilometres away.

Explosion at gas factory in central China kills at least 10
00:30
Ash from the erution has reached as far as Bolivia.

Peru's most active volcano erupts spreading ash hundreds of kilometres to Bolivia
06:46
US correspondent Rebecca Wright discussed the response to the US president’s rhetoric in Washington.

Trump reverses criticisms of crowd chanting 'send her back', defending them as 'incredible patriots'
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00:15
The New Zealand-born Raiders star produced a super human run to somehow get the ball in the field of play.

Raiders continue their push for top four spot with win over Tigers

NZ-born star Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad was in the action at both ends of the field.

Raiders continue their push for top four spot with win over Tigers

NZ-born star Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad was in the action at both ends of the field.
00:28
James Tedesco finished off the movement which went almost the length of the field and saw the ball go through several sets of hands.

Roosters score try of the year contender in flogging of Newcastle
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With World Cup spots up for grabs, Cane's side are staying focussed on tomorrow's Test.

All Blacks 'looking no further' than Argentina clash, says Sam Cane
Mitsubishi Estate Series 2nd Test, AAMI Park, Melbourne, Australia 16/6/2018 Australia vs Ireland Australia's Israel Folau dejected after the game Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

'They'll be less of a threat' - Springboks coach taunts Folau-less Wallabies
00:36
Crotty's Crusaders career is over, missing tomorrow's final with injury.

'I always dreamed of playing for the Crusaders' - Ryan Crotty's tribute after end of Super Rugby career
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01:17
A total of 1055 prohibited firearms were handed in at events across the country.

Police hold collection events across the country as part of the buy-back and amnesty scheme

A total of 692 firearms owners were processed today and 1,055 prohibited firearms were handed in.

Police hold collection events across the country as part of the buy-back and amnesty scheme

A total of 692 firearms owners were processed today and 1,055 prohibited firearms were handed in.
A$AP Rocky.

Donald Trump says he's trying to bring rapper A$AP Rocky home
Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

Psychiatrists want Australian government to review deportation policies
01:08
Jacinda Ardern was set to fly home on the aircraft this afternoon.

Kiwi political journalists stuck in Melbourne after second plane breaks down

Reputation of police at stake after breath-testing in homes claim, National spokesperson says
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The French makeup giant opened its doors on Queen Street this morning.

New Zealand's first Sephora opens doors to hundreds of queuing makeup lovers

The new store opened this morning on Auckland's Queen Street.

New Zealand's first Sephora opens doors to hundreds of queuing makeup lovers

The new store opened this morning on Auckland's Queen Street.
03:14
She said NZ is open for business but faced a grilling from Australian financial leaders.

Jacinda Ardern says Australia and NZ can be examples to world on encouraging trade
03:07
Gaylene Chambers started autism awareness clothing line Chambers & Co for her autistic son Rikki last year.

Auckland mum who created autism awareness t-shirts expands business to blankets
PM defends Shane Jones Fonterra comments

Fonterra commits to reducing coal use, pledges recyclable, compostable packaging by 2025
06:16
With it being World Emoji Day Victoria University’s Miriam Meyerhoff says emojis can cause a lot of confusion.

Emojis are creative but can cause workplace confusion, linguistics professor says
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No release date has been given for the film about the Dunedin band.

Six60 release teaser for upcoming documentary

No release date has been given for the film about the Dunedin band.

Six60 release teaser for upcoming documentary

No release date has been given for the film about the Dunedin band.

NZIFF: A family comes together based on 'a true lie' in The Farewell

NZIFF: Irish convict seeks vengeance in 1825 Tasmania in The Nightingale

04:40
MacDonald features in the documentary and is best known for her Lynn of Tawa character.

Ginette MacDonald talks to Seven Sharp ahead of TVNZ's Funny As: The Story of New Zealand Comedy
02:11
Cruise says all the flying in the trailer is real and the movie is a love letter to aviation.

Tom Cruise makes surprise flyby at Comic-Con to debut Top Gun: Maverick trailer
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Auckland Council have an issue with the disposal of masses of confetti at the opening of the queen street store of global cosmetics giant Sephora.

Sephora slammed by city council after mass disposal of confetti

This comes after the cosmetic-giant's much anticipated opening on Auckland's Queen Street.

Sephora slammed by city council after mass disposal of confetti

This comes after the cosmetic-giant's much anticipated opening on Auckland's Queen Street.
02:25
Methyl bromide is used to fumigate exports and for biosecurity but can cause health and environmental issues but tighter controls on its emissions are being put in place from next year.

Planned controls on the hazardous gas methyl bromide open to public feedback

Reports of sediment, mud running into Auckland stream from major motorway project
PM defends Shane Jones Fonterra comments

Fonterra commits to reducing coal use, pledges recyclable, compostable packaging by 2025
06:05
Environment lawyer Andrew Braggins says the ramifications of the case could effect more than just the Bay of Plenty.

Potential Matatā court case may let other coastal communities at risk of flooding force councils to buy them out - expert
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