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British singer Liam Payne dies aged 31
Former One Direction singer Liam Payne died when he fell from a hotel balcony in Argentina on Wednesday. Video / AFP / Getty
Morris Dancing in Whanganui
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Parliament passes abusive marriage bill and Navy's Manawanui clean-up | NZ Herald Update 17 October
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Dame Jacinda Ardern bestowed with damehood at Windsor Castle
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Kea Kids News: Trying takes the gold at Try Games 2024
Reporter Maddie is at Try Games 2024, where for the first time ever students from Auckland special schools are going for gold at their very own Olympics!
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Wellington's mayor defends her council, labelling it robust and feisty
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Himatjit Kahlon has pleaded not guilty after being charged with the manslaughter of innocent 21-year-old Aiden Sagala. Video / NZ Herald
Scott Robertson speaks ahead of All Blacks Northern Tour
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Meth beer manslaughter case under way at High Court
Himatjit Singh Kahlon has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter after Aiden Sagala, 21, unknowingly drank a can of beer that contained methamphetamine. Video / NZ Herald
Kea Kids News: Parents driving you up the wall? Try speed climbing!
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A Russian man has been found alive in the Sea of Okhotsk after drifting for two months on an inflatable boat.
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Donald Trump tells a town hall in Pennsylvania before swaying to the rhythm as the event veers into a bizarre, impromptu music session. Video / AFP
Fears for nurses' safety and inflation expected to fall | NZ Herald Update 16 October 2024
Fears for mental health nurses' safety as police step back and Stats NZ expected to announce fall in inflation. Video / NZ Herald / Getty
Inside the Rovers: Video Nasty
Despite remaining unbeaten and second in the National League, Napier City Rovers weren’t in a mood to celebrate on Sunday. Video / Neil Reid
Unions raise safety concerns over Minister's push for aviation security overhaul
E tū Union's negotiations specialist Michael Wood said the plan could lead to profit being prioritised over air safety. Video / Alyse Wright / Ben Dickens
Stephen Stone a free man after spending 26 years behind bars
Two weeks ago, Stone's convictions for double murder and rape were quashed. However, the 54-year-old could still face a retrial. Video / TVNZ
Chch mosque terrorist's sister says she pleaded with him 'not to do it'
The mosque terrorist's sister also told police how he idolised Hitler. Video / TVNZ
Wellington City Council: Simeon Brown seeking advice on potential intervention
It comes after the sale of airport shares was voted down, meaning the city's Long-term Plan will need to be changed. Video / TVNZ
Poll: Just over half of Kiwis think PM is out of touch with voters
Fifty-one per cent of those polled said Christopher Luxon is out of touch, while 37% per cent disagreed. Video / TVNZ
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Act leader David Seymour speaks about issues with the Wellington City Council. Video / Mark Mitchell
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins respond to last night's 1News Verian poll. Video / Mark Mitchell
Seal spotted swimming in Waimata River
A seal lazily floating down Waimata River reminded Char Tawera of the (much larger) elephant seal Homer who famously visited Gisborne more than two decades ago. Video / Char Tawera
Christopher Luxon and Simeon Brown on Wellington City Council
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Local Government Minister Simeon Brown commenting on Wellington City Council. Video / Mark Mitchell
Tauranga Art Trail montage
The Kiwi art trail is back this year with support from the Tauranga City Council from Monday, October 14 to Sunday, October 17. Video / Aleyna Martinez
Infections cost system and Government may intervene over airport | NZ Herald Update October 15, 2024
The Government may intervene after Wellington City Council's airport shares decision and Sir Cliff Richard plans New Zealand shows. Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images
Kea Kids News: Te Reo Māori Scrabble is a game-changer
Reporter Miria is at an Auckland event recognizing World Homeless Day, where a special game aims to break down barriers for te reo Māori-speaking homeless.
Aviation security shake-up at New Zealand airports under consideration
Transport Minister Simeon Brown is quietly investigating a major shake-up of aviation security at New Zealand’s airports. Video / Ben Dickens / Michael Morrah