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Epidemiologists urge Government to follow Australia's lead on stricter border measures
Australia has slashed the number of people it allows through its borders, but NZ is resisting calls to restrict arrivals, citing international laws.

Southern manufacturing companies facing uncertainty
Southland manufacturers are among many nationwide struggling to get supplies into the country in a timely fashion so production can continue.

New World replacing blemished Smeg knives, but only while stocks last
As the popular promotion comes to an end, some knives have been found to have black spots on the blades.

Defending champs survive first day of post section play at Taranaki Men's Open Fours
Defending champion Bruce Phillips and his team from Tower have survived the first day of post section in the Taranaki Men’s Open Fours tournament.

Google threatens to shut down search in Australia
Google says it will shut down its search engine in Australia if a controversial bill designed to benefit the news media becomes law.

Second woman charged with murder in connection with Karori homicide
Police have charged a second woman with the murder of Rau Tongia in the Wellington suburb of Karori last month. Tongia, 33, was found dead in his Karori home on December 20.A 24-year-old woman is due to appear in the Wellington...

Twisted timber bridge needing ‘significant’ repairs to be pulled from Blenheim reserve
A footbridge over a Blenheim river popular with walkers and cyclists needs "significant engineering work", but will remain open to the public while a replacement is built.

Google says goodbye to giant internet balloons idea
Parent company Alphabet is scrapping Loon, a project set up to beam the internet to rural areas.

America’s Cup: Leslie Egnot on that historic 1995 campaign
You couldn't get a more unlikely sporting rivalry - New Zealand sailor Leslie Egnot verse 'Mr America's Cup' Dennis Conner.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern promised to fix the housing crisis - and our readers had a lot to say about it
On Thursday morning, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern declared that fixing New Zealand's housing crisis " is a key focus of this Government ".Ardern made the pledge at a Nelson press conference where she gave details about the Government's...

Second person charged with murder in connection to Wellington homicide
A second woman has been charged with the murder of Rau Tongia.

Covid-19: New Chinese film praises Wuhan ahead of lockdown anniversary
China is rolling out a state-backed film praising Wuhan ahead of the anniversary of the 76-day lockdown in the central city where the coronavirus was first detected.

Leva Bonaparte reveals her 'fav person in the Bravosphere'
Leva Bonaparte is spilling the beans on who her “fave person in the Bravosphere” is — and spoiler alert: it’s not any of her fellow cast members from Southern Charm.

Covid 19 coronavirus: International Air New Zealand air crew must now isolate in hotels
Air New Zealand international crew who have travelled from high-risk countries must now isolate in a special hotel with the tab being picked up by taxpayers.Up until Monday, aircrew had the choice to self-isolate at home.TVNZ...

Live cricket updates: Team Rugby v Team Cricket in the T20 Black Clash
All the Twenty20 action between Team Rugby and Team Cricket in the Black Clash. Every offseason Jordie Barrett turns to his second sporting love, swapping boots for bat and ball to rekindle his cricketing passion.Before he...

Timeline: Oranga Tamariki chief executive Grainne Moss's road to resignation
Oranga Tamariki head Grainne Moss's resignation today followed months of scrutiny. Here is how her controversial tenure unfolded.

Trump impeachment: Republicans seek delay until February
Republicans in the US Senate are asking Democrats to delay the start of former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial until February.

New Zealand's happiest road worker spotted in Kaikōura
A family holidaying in the South Island spotted the person they believe is "New Zealand's happiest road worker".Josiah and Sarah-Ashleigh O'Connell were travelling with their baby from Christchurch to Nelson this afternoon when...