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Fri, 28 May 2021 08:57:25 GMTJoJo reveals How Masked Singer helped get her 'Mojo back' after developing severe stage fright
After JoJo was named runner-up on The Masked Singer's season 5 finale, the star tells E! News exclusively that the show helped get her "mojo back" after a recent bout of stage fright.
Fri, 28 May 2021 08:47:12 GMTCovid-19: Japan extending virus emergency, with safe Olympics at stake
The current emergency in Tokyo and eight other areas was to end next Monday, but hospitals in some areas are still overwhelmed by Covid-19 patients.
Fri, 28 May 2021 08:19:35 GMTLori Vallow ruled unfit to stand trial for alleged murder of her children
After undergoing a psychological evaluation, a judge ruled Lori Vallow is not "competent” to stand trial for the murder of her children, Joshua “JJ” Vallow and Tylee Ryan.
Fri, 28 May 2021 07:58:50 GMTWellington Live updates: Friday 28 May, housing crisis hits bowel screening scheme and council chaos continues
Even bowel screening can't escape the capital's housing crisis. Meanwhile, the city council has signed of in billions in spending for the next decade, but not without some 11th hour drama.
Fri, 28 May 2021 07:56:22 GMT'Doing nothing isn’t an option': Cataclysmic climate change projections spark action
Raging wildfires, scorching droughts, and homes battered by floodwaters – Cantabrians are being urged to prepare for these cataclysmic climate change predictions.
Fri, 28 May 2021 07:55:00 GMTLive: North Queensland Cowboys v Warriors - NRL round 12
Cowboys on top in Townsville with consecutive tries after early momentum was all with the visiting Warriors.
Fri, 28 May 2021 07:49:58 GMTJersey Shore’s Mike 'The Situation Sorrentino and wife Lauren welcome baby boy
The Situation is a dad! Mike and Lauren Sorrentino are proud parents after the birth of their baby boy, Romeo Reign Sorrentino. See the first photo of the youngest Jersey Shore fan below.
Fri, 28 May 2021 07:46:11 GMTHigh-earning workers don't appear to be using trusts to dodge tax rate
The new top income tax bracket has not led to a flurry of new trusts, as previously feared.
Fri, 28 May 2021 07:21:16 GMTRHOBH's Sutton Stracke apologizes to Crystal Kung Minkoff for 'disrespectful' confrontation
After interrupting Crystal Kung Minkoff's point about racial stereotypes during a heated moment on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Sutton Stracke apologized on Instagram.
Fri, 28 May 2021 07:14:46 GMTAustralia too strong for Black Sticks men in game two of trans-Tasman series
Australia make it two wins in two nights with a clinical 3-0 win over Black Sticks men in Palmerston North.
Fri, 28 May 2021 07:10:02 GMTIndependent review into Wellington City Council cost almost $92,000
The ratepayer-funded review was called for by mayor Andy Foster following months of what he called "rancour and partisanship".
Fri, 28 May 2021 07:07:11 GMTKim Kardashian denies contracting COVID-19 from controversial birthday trip
After Keeping Up With the Kardashians viewers learned that Kim Kardashian and her four children all battled COVID-19 in late 2020, the star took to Twitter to address the timing.
Fri, 28 May 2021 07:03:40 GMTForcing schools to take violent, excluded children violates law, principals claim
Legal advice from Quigg Partners has backed up the Principals' Federation stance that schools should not be forced to take excluded students
Fri, 28 May 2021 07:03:09 GMTGroup of Invercargill residents to unite in push for a new mayor
A group of residents is in the process of forming a coalition in an attempt to get a new mayor for Invercargill.
Fri, 28 May 2021 06:57:43 GMTNew name proposed for inner-city area in Wellington, honouring return of kākā to the city
The new name, Paekāka, honouring the area's Māori history and revival of the native kākā parrot in the capital in recent years.
Fri, 28 May 2021 06:55:05 GMTHeavy rain, snow and flooding forecast for Canterbury
A rare red weather warning has been issued for most of Canterbury as the “most significant rainfall in 10 years” is forecast to hit the region.
Fri, 28 May 2021 06:53:38 GMTNew Zealand's exports to China are growing but not at Australia's expense
ANALYSIS: An Australian news trailer suggested Kiwis are "making a quick buck" thanks to that country's souring relations with China. That's not right.
Fri, 28 May 2021 06:50:00 GMTLive: Hurricanes v Force - Super Rugby Trans-Tasman, Rd 3
Some touches of brilliance from Jordie Barrett and Ardie Savea saw Ngani Laumape sprint for a great try.
Fri, 28 May 2021 06:43:17 GMTCarers asked to help hospital patients during nurses' strike
MidCentral Health is asking support people to help care for patients in hospital during a nurses' strike on June 9.
Fri, 28 May 2021 06:34:41 GMTExtra Time: Winter's cricket bonanza as Black Caps prepare for World Test Championship final
Winter is coming, but so is cricket. Extra Time looks at the coming feast.