'You have a target on your back, just by being you': LA police shoot, kill black man
Police tried to stop Dijon Kizzee riding his bike, and shot him after his gun fell out.
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Cameron Diaz talks candidly about abandoning her Hollywood career during a rare interview.
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MS-13 street gang leaders charged with terrorism
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Neighbours heard screams and pleas coming from house.
Body found in search of lake for Glee star Naya Rivera
Authorities have found a body during the search for missing actress Naya Rivera.
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George Floyd death: One of four cops released on bail
Rookie cop charged with aiding and abetting murder and manslaughter.
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Los Angeles police slammed for shooting homeless, wheelchair-bound man
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Claims protesters tear-gassed to make way for Trump photo op with Bible
The President went for a walkabout after he addressed the nation
America's enormous anger explained
George Floyd is just one of many black people killed by injustice in America.
Mysterious 'umbrella man' haunts riots
A shadowy figure calmly smashing windows has sparked a rash of conspiracy theories.
Mayhem in America: Cities looted, line of police cars destroyed as US burns with rage
Americans in many cities woke up to charred, glass-strewn streets after a night of rage.
James Cameron, Avatar crew touch down in Wellington
Film crew touch down in Wellington through a little-known loophole.
George Floyd protests: 19-year-old man shot dead
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Watch: Neil Finn and Stevie Nicks pen song for Auckland's homeless
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Nicola Alpe: What New Zealand could learn from America
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Comedian shares details of how director died
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Mandatory isolation review too late for one applicant
The Ministry of Health has come under fire for its handling of exemption requests.
Father of Kiwi in LA unable to get quarantine exemption dies
Rachel Henderson wanted to urgently fly from Los Angeles to see her father before he died.
Why Elon Musk is selling his properties - and the scary reason he bought them
Billionaire reveals frightening inspiration behind his multimillion-dollar portfolio.
Meth bust: Two arrested after $8m haul found in suitcase
Some criminal syndicates are taking advantage of Covid-19 to smuggle drugs, Customs says.
Kiwi in LA desperate to come home said goodbye to dying dad on FaceTime
"We were informed that we needed to say our last goodbyes in 30 minutes."
Confessions of a parent home schooling their child
COMMENT: Nicola Alpe's stance on home schooling may "raise the ire of some."
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