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Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:53:03 GMTRecap: Donald Trump agress to 'orderly transition' as Congress confirms Joe Biden as the next president,
Donald Trump finally accepts "there will be an orderly transition" after American politicians shake off a riot at the Capitol to confirm Joe Biden's victory.
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:45:25 GMTTrump gives up on trying to overturn election loss, as Biden victory is certified
US President issues statement calling for an orderly transition, as Joe Biden's victory is confirmed. He will take office on January 20.
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:11:38 GMTWoman dies after shark attack at Waihī Beach
Witnesses have described harrowing scenes in the water at Waihī Beach after a shark attacked a woman while she was swimming.
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 08:53:42 GMTStephen Curry's warriors among NBA teams kneeling to protest turmoil at U.S. Capitol
Stephen Curry wore a "Black Lives Matter" shirt while warming up, which was just one way that NBA players chose to respond to the day of unrest.
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 08:12:57 GMTAustralia vs India: Hosts on top with Marnus Labuschagne unbeaten, Will Pucovski brings up 50 on debut
Debutant finally goes for 62 after three reprieves, as Australia finish rain-affected first day on top against India in Sydney test.
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 08:12:33 GMTIndonesia's most active volcano, Merapi spews hot clouds, 500 evacuate
Authorities evacuated more than 500 people living on the mountain in Magelang district on Java Island due to the dangers of Indonesia's most active volcano.
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 08:02:18 GMTTwitter and Facebook lock Donald Trump out of his accounts after US Capitol chaos
The Tweeter-in-Chief is without social media for the night after his accounts were temporarily suspended for violations over posts related to the chaos in the US Capitol.
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 07:30:37 GMTSwimmers and surfers called ashore after Brighton beach shark sighting
Swimmers and surfers were beckoned out of the water by lifeguards.
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 07:14:45 GMTState Highway 1 at Waitarere Beach turnoff reopens after serious crash
One person has been seriously injured after a collision between a car and a truck.
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 07:11:41 GMTA year on, questions haunt Iran's downing of Ukrainian plane
The answers that have emerged from the disaster seem only to lead to more questions — increasing the pain for families grieving the 176 people who died.
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 07:08:26 GMTOwner of a popular Auckland noodle house in hospital after altercation with a customer
Police are investigating the incident after an “altercation” that occurred outside the eatery shortly before 5pm.
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 07:05:45 GMT'It breaks my heart': Americans in New Zealand stunned by Capitol building riots
American expats living in New Zealand look on in horror as pro-Trump protesters storm the US Capitol building.
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 06:01:27 GMTInside Emma Stone's pregnancy experience: 'She's felt very lucky'
A source tells E! News all about Emma Stone's pregnancy and reveals how the actress has been spending her time amid the pandemic.
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 05:57:01 GMTJacinda Ardern on US Capitol riot: Democracy 'should never be undone by a mob'
New Zealand politicians have condemned the actions of pro-Trump protesters who stormed the US Capitol building.
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 05:44:51 GMTIs Bethenny Frankel back together with Paul Bernon?
Just months after it was reported that Bethenny Frankel and Paul Bernon had broken up, it looks like The Real Housewives of New York City alum and Paul have rekindled their romance. The pair was spotted hanging out in Miami with her daughter Bryn at ...
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 05:44:30 GMTKmart Invercargill evacuated following reports of smoke
The Kmart building on Clyde St, Invercargill has been evacuated following reports of smoke.
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 05:32:27 GMTKarlie Kloss says she’s 'tried' to talk politics with Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner after protest
After protestors stormed the U.S. Capitol, Karlie Kloss explained on Twitter that she has ''tried'' to discuss politics with her sister-in-law Ivanka Trump and brother-in-law Jared Kushner.
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 05:29:43 GMTToxic algae returns to Wairarapa and Hutt rivers as weather heats up and water levels drop
Swimmers and dog owners are being warned to keep clear of the water at some Wellington waterways following the detection of toxic algal blooms.
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 05:20:49 GMTCovid-19: Australia on track to vaccinate 4 million by March
Australia could start vaccinating vulnerable groups of the population next month, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has revealed.
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 05:01:39 GMTFour people died as pro-Trump rioters stormed the Capitol
The people included a woman who was shot by the US Capitol Police, as well as three others who died in “medical emergencies”.