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Fri, 08 Jan 2021 09:19:02 GMTVanessa Bryant shares footage of Kobe Bryant discussing marriage's 'ups and downs'
Just prior to the first anniversary of his shocking death, Vanessa Bryant posted an emotional video of late husband Kobe Bryant talking about love and marriage.
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 08:57:00 GMT'Bathing in mould': Mother hits out at state of room in managed isolation hotel in Auckland
The wife of Tall Blacks basketball star Thomas Abercrombie shared images of MIQ facility on Twitter, but later said the situation had been rectified
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 08:22:01 GMTCapitol riot crisis deepens after US police officer dies from injuries
The violent siege in the US Capitol has taken another tragic turn, with a police officer dying from his injuries as politicians consider urgent action to unseat Trump.
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 08:09:58 GMT'Rare' funnel cloud spotted in Waikato town
The unusual sight, labelled "pretty dramatic" by one witness, was a result of disruption in the air resulting from thunderstorms.
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 07:52:31 GMTKaelah Marlow named as the shark attack victim who was pulled 'really far out' by rip, according to a witness
A woman killed by a shark was pulled "really far out" by a rip before the fatal attack, says a woman swimming nearby.
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 07:37:04 GMTSteve Smith breaks mini-slump with century for Australia v India in third test
He spent eight days searching for answers to conquer India's bowlers before again proving his status as world cricket's greatest problem solver.
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 06:55:46 GMTPetone Wharf slumps after two New Year's earthquakes strike the capital
Five piles were damaged following the shakes on December 31 and January 2.
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 06:46:10 GMTRecap: Police officer dies after US Capitol riots; Donald Trump faces more pressure
A fifth person, a Capitol police officer, died of injuries after the storming of US Capitol. Meanwhile, calls for the impeachment of the outgoing president grew.
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 06:46:02 GMTInvestigation under way after man is seriously injured following driveway assault in Waikato
The serious assault occurred outside a residential address in Tokoroa at around 5am on Friday.
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 06:15:32 GMT10 Things you didn't know about Saweetie—by Saweetie
In her own words, Saweetie revealed the last thing she Googled, her fascination with pyramids and her favorite celeb she follows on social media. (Hint: She knows him intimately.)
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 06:06:07 GMTHelicopter called to serious motorbike crash at Waitarere Beach
One person has been seriously injured in a motorbike crash on Waitarere Beach.
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 06:03:19 GMTSmith and Prideaux stage stunning recovery to win national bowls pairs title
The duo claimed their second women’s pairs title within three years at the New Zealand lawn bowls champs in Auckland.
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 06:00:49 GMTPumpkin Shannon shares rare update on Honey Boo Boo nearly two years after Mama June's arrest
Lauryn "Pumpkin" Shannon updated fans on younger sister Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson following their mom's March 2019 arrest on drug charges.
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 06:00:00 GMTNZ Solo Grand Prix title up for grabs in Invercargill
International speedway rider Bradley Wilson-Dean is in Invercargill attempting to win the New Zealand Solo Grand Prix for the fourth time.
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 06:00:00 GMTTeen survives depression and self-harm through Pasifika and Māori music scheme
After three suicide attempts, Teulia felt like “just another patient” in the mainstream mental health system. Then she found another way through.
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 05:54:46 GMTFind out how Nikki Bella's water broke on Total Bellas
Nikki Bella's water broke as Brie Bella's pregnancy passed her due date on the latest Total Bellas. Find out what else you missed!
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 05:39:15 GMTDaBaby arrested on Rodeo Drive for alleged firearm possession
DaBaby was taken into custody for alleged firearm possession by the Beverly Hills Police Department, two months after the rapper's brother was killed.
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 05:33:54 GMTRiverdale casts a husband for Veronica
Chris Mason has been cast as Chad Gekko, Veronica's husband after Riverdale takes a big leap forward in season five.
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 05:30:41 GMTKylie Jenner appears to unfollow Rosalia, Sofia Richie and more from her inner circle
Kylie Jenner recently unfollowed several of her closest friends on Instagram, sparking numerous fan theories as to why.
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 05:29:18 GMTSuper Smash: George Worker blazes century as Central Stags beat Otago Volts
Stags opener's innings of 106 off 58 balls set them up for a big win over the Volts in the T20 Super Smash.