Live: 11 Covid-related deaths and 4924 cases today; experts warn of new BA.5 surge
Experts warn we're facing a winter surge of the virus as subvariant BA.5 spreads.
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R Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison
The singer was found to have subjected young fans to systematic sexual abuse.
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Instagram tests using face-scanning AI for age verification
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Man dies during six-hour ambulance wait
The man was found dead in his doorway, six hours after calling for help.
Well-seasoned: Lynne retires after 43 years at the same KFC
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Returning flu and a second wave fuelled by new subvariants spell double trouble for NZ.
Super Rugby Pacific final: All you need to know as Blues take on Crusaders
The hometown team will battle their longtime southern foes for Super Rugby glory.
The great escape: How Spark & Datacom are giving ex-cons a new start
"I had a chip on my shoulder."
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Broadcasting star's career unravelled over one dramatic week.
Exclusive: All Blacks star Damian McKenzie reveals rugby future
All Blacks star reveals playing future after returning to New Zealand.
Hiding in a truck: Couple to be deported after breaching Covid restrictions
An Indian couple are set to be deported, despite a judge deciding against convicting them.
Watch: Burnouts, police cams at gang funeral for man shot by cops
Sam Fakalago, 30, received his patch posthumously after he was shot dead by police.
Latest: Police following two potential sightings of missing man Shane Edwards
Shane Edwards has been missing for a month and has not used his phone or bank account.
Pre-departure Covid tests set to be scrapped next week
There has been pressure to ditch the tests for weeks.
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'I want to see my babies. I don't want to die.'
A 70yo was trampled to death. Days later, the elephant turned up at her funeral
The incident comes amid rising animal-human conflict in India.
The 4-day work week myth - and why NZ risks being 'left behind'
The way we work is set to evolve quickly in the coming years.
'Snowmageddon': Lindis Pass reopened, avalanche assessment on Crown Range
One and a half metres of snow reportedly fell on the Lindis Pass.
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Taking recreational drugs could help you reconnect with your partner, experts say.
'A turn I was not expecting': Paddy Gower reveals personal drinking fears
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Wild weather: Flooding threatens homes, 21,500 lightning strikes in 12 hours
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