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Lower crime rates and more educational opportunities first attracted family to our shores.
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South African lion reserve's incredible 'Inverse Zoo'
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Covid-19 vaccines produced in Africa are being exported to Europe
New York Times: Johnson & Johnson sending shots from South Africa to other countries.
Migrant family reunited after 17 months, wife makes it out of South Africa hours before lockdown
South African woman lucky to reunite with Whangārei-based husband after 17 months.
At 46, African skateboarder finally wows mum
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: My grandmother died of Covid. She deserved a better farewell
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Editorial: The day rugby was cancelled
EDITORIAL: Pride in our national game clashed with our belief in a fair go for everyone.
1981 Springbok Tour: Former cop recalls being on duty for Hamilton match
"The few police on the embankment were brushed aside like feathers."
' I wouldn't say I am on their side now, but I am more lenient'
'There was a lot of anger and disappointment ... the game meant a lot to the region'.
South African expats hold vigil amid unrest, ask Govt for border exceptions
Expats gathered at the steps of Parliament this afternoon for a vigil.
Covid update: 21 Kiwis visited Aussie exposure sites
Public health officials continue to monitor the situation in Australia.
John Minto and supporters plan reunion lunch and march to rugby park
A great day in history because NZ made an impact internationally, says political activist.
'There will be blood': How the 1981 Springbok Tour of New Zealand began
Neil Reid recounts the explosive build-up to a sports tour that divided the nation.
'Like the sun came out': Nelson Mandela's salute to NZ Springbok protests
The 1981 tour created wide civil unrest - but those involved says its legacy is positive
Springbok terror: Anti-tour plot to shoot nails into Eden Park
Anti-tour protests became so violent there were fears people would die.
Regrets in South Africa after lives and livelihoods lost in mass unrest
New York Times: South Africa hit by some of the worst unrest since the fall of apartheid.
'Good against bad' in South Africa riots
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'I was in tears': South Africans take stand against rioting
More than 200 violent incidents happened in poor areas overnight in South Africa.
Watch: South Africa riots - baby thrown from burning building
Violence sparked by jailing of ex-president Jacob Zuma has led to more than 70 deaths.
Militias fill lawless vacuum in South Africa after worst violence since Apartheid
A horrible feeling of deja-vu has descended on South Africa as mob violence escalates.
Death toll mounts as South Africa engulfed in violence, looting, fires
Chaotic scenes as scores of people loot food, electric appliances, liquor and clothing.
A nation aflame: South Africa burns after Zuma jailed
The Rainbow Nation lies under a pall of smoke as riots tear South Africa apart.
WHO: Third booster shot 'not needed'
World Health Organisation appeals for the scarce shots to be shared with poor countries.
Zuma jailed: South Africa erupts in riots
Supporters of Jacob Zuma block roads and loot shops in two South African provinces.
Revealed: Who bought the $1 million Star of New Zealand diamond?
Diamonds not girl's best friend for wife whose hubby's expensive gift is too big to wear.
South African court orders ex-president to jail for contempt
This is the first time in SA's history that an ex-president has been sentenced to prison.
Isn't one enough? The country debating allowing women multiple husbands
The country already allows men to take multiple wives - so what's the difference?
Woman told she was having 8 babies just gave birth to 10 - report
Officials race to verify that the world's first recorded decuplets have been born.