Meanwhile in Australia, people are still flocking to the beach
Pictures taken this afternoon show groups of people ignoring protective measures.
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Three people are dead and a woman is fighting for life after a suspected stabbing rampage.
MAFS bride went labouring after leaving show
But bride set to earn massive salary after signing with celebrity agent.
Unusual post-flight symptoms lead to woman's cancer diagnosis
Strange symptoms following a flight to LA were the first signs she was battling cancer.
Two sisters brutally murdered at hands of neighbour
Two sisters raped and murdered by their neighbour who was previously convicted of rape.
Elton John takes to stage in Melbourne as world tour continues
A week after axing his Auckland shows, the superstar has performed across the Tasman.
Man bashed to death outside Melbourne school
Parents and children witnessed a brutal attack on a man outside a Melbourne school.
Man dies after being trapped in shipping container
It is believed the man was trapped by stone sheets.
'I miss you all': White Island survivor's moving message
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Juha Saarinen: Tech sector caught out by coronavirus
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Coronavirus panic, hysteria: Auckland school bars Filipino kids
School bars four Filipino children who have never been to China.
House of Drag stars say New Zealand is world class
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The wine region you've never heard of, just a stone's throw away
On French Island, the locals march to their own beat.
'Heartbreaking': Healthy Kiwi mother-of-three dies suddenly in Melbourne
"His mummy is just not around and she is the main caregiver for these kids."
The Skype killer: Caller witnesses fatal attack on camera
He watched as an intruder entered his relative's home. Then the Skype connection cut out.
'Let's spend the night!' Bunnings luxury 183-room hotel set to open
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Jimi Blinkhorne dominates again in roller hockey
He has won the Australia Day Cup MVP for three years running.
Men charged with the murder of a father
Two men have been charged with the murder of a Melbourne father
White Island heroics: Young guide helped others without a gas mask
Young White Island tour guide Tipene Maangi's selfless heroics are revealed
Mother leaves baby in hot car
More than 5000 children are rescued after being left in cars every year in Australia.
Heavy rain floods roads in Sydney's CBD, briefly closing public transport
Australia's prayers have been answered as the country is covered with heavy rain.
Passengers at Sydney Airport have been told to expect delays as wild weather and rain is expected to hit
Wild weather is expected to cause delays at Sydney Airport.
Richie Hardcore: Where to eat vegan in Melbourne
The best vegan food in Melbourne, as picked by an long-time expert.
White Island disaster: Mum's bedside vigil for surviving daughter
Father and daughter Paul and Stephanie Browitt were severely injured in the eruption.
Father charged with newlyweds' murder
Melbourne dad has been charged with murder over the deaths of his daughter and son-in-law.
Live: Fears three Oz bushfires to merge into 'mega-blaze'
Residents in the line of fire are still choosing to stay despite the threat.
Cops to talk to dad of gunned-down bride
Police are waiting to interview father of the young bride gunned down with her husband.
State of Disaster: A further death, 17 missing and alarming danger ahead
State of Disaster declared in Victoria ahead of a weekend of alarming fire danger.
Tributes for newlywed Melbourne couple shot dead on NYE
Young woman shot dead next to husband remembered as beautiful girl who'd found true love.
Newlyweds shot dead on New Year's Eve 'by woman's father'
A man has died in hospital after being shot with his wife, who was killed at the scene.
The Boxing Day moment that changed the course of NZ cricket history
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Higher honours on Cooper's horizon
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