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Pacific churches condemn harassment of Papuans in Indonesia
The Pacific Conference of Churches has condemned what it calls institutional racism against West Papuans in Indonesia.

Australia deports Fijian
Australia has deported a Fijian man who served time in prison for repeatedly assaulting his partner.

Steven Adams and Willie Apiata visit Whangarei's Te Kāpehu Whetū school
The schoolkids of Te Kāpehu Whetū were treated to a once-in-a-lifetime experience today when national icons Steven Adams and Willie Apiata came to visit. The pair arrived at the Whangārei-based kura at about midday...

Battle of the mega malls: Westfield Newmarket entices shoppers with giveaways
The battle for consumers' wallets will heat up next week when the country's latest "mega mall" opens.The $790 million redeveloped Westfield Newmarket's first 40 shops will be ready to trade by Thursday morning and a series of events...

Racing: Raise You Five clears maidens
The Brian and Shane Anderton-trained Raise You Five cleared maiden company at Wingatui on Friday when taking out the Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour 31st August (1600m).

Judge calls on police to investigate bike shop that bought stolen bikes
A second-hand cycle shop owner says he's just "too trusting" after buying seven stolen bikes from the same person.

Government funding for Hamilton to Auckland rail service confirmed
The Government has released funding for the construction of the Hamilton to Auckland passenger rail service.

Former Exclusive Brethren member told assault victim 'I've done some stupid things'
A woman called the man who assaulted her on the phone decades later. Police recorded the conversation.

MTV VMAs 2019 seating chart revealed with Taylor Swift, Cardi B and more Celebs
Find out where Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes are more celebs are seated.

Samoa boxing gold medalist escapes jail sentence
A 25-year-old Samoan boxing gold medalist in last month's Pacific Games, Nu'uuli Mose Livai, has escaped a jail sentence despite being convicted twice of burglary and theft.

Family overwhelmed by support after special needs man assaulted in Upper Hutt
The family of a special needs Wellington man who was assaulted on Wednesday night are humbled by the heartwarming community response.Raymond Burnside, also known as "Coke man", was assaulted on his way home from Queensgate Shopping...

How UberEats wiped out $31,000 from Kiwi with the press of a button
A Sydney restaurant owner has accused UberEats of wiping A$30,000 ($31,730) from his business overnight with the press of a button � a move that could cost him up to A$120,000 this year alone.Former advertising executive James Townend,...

One year to go marked as Para Sport Pop Up launched
Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) today launched a new and innovative initiative - the Para Sport Pop Up to mark 1 year to go until the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

$90 million for rail service between Hamilton and Auckland
The Hamilton-to-Auckland rail service has been given the go-ahead with funding of more than $90 million announced today.

Council cops flak over upgrade of Monkey Island camping spot
"We respect some families have a long history holidaying at Monkey Island and it's for that reason we have invested in this upgrade," Southland District Council says.

Man jailed for possession and distribution of child sexual exploitation
Nigel Urwin distributed more than 109 objectionable images and video files.

'Those poor white men' - happy hour protest against racism at Nelson Club
Nelson's citizens rallied against racism with a "happy hour" gathering in front of the controversial Nelson Club.