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Mon, 26 Jul 2021 08:53:07 GMT
The Stars consign Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic to 14th straight defeat
Amigene Metcalfe’s reign as Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic coach has ended with yet another crushing defeat.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 08:52:40 GMT
Live Tokyo Olympics: New Zealand men's sevens too strong for Argentina
Kiwis romp to a 35-14 win over a strong Argentina side to claim their second straight pool A victory.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 08:39:37 GMT
Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin prove they're still going strong with vacation in Spain
Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin jetted off to Spain, where they were spotted on a romantic boat ride and locking arms during an afternoon stroll.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 08:31:20 GMT
Tokyo Olympics: Kiwis into men's doubles quarters as opponent tests positive for Covid
Dutch tennis star Jean-Julian Rojer tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of his match against Marcus Daniell and Michael Venus.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 08:27:00 GMT
Former murder defendant sues over unsolved 2008 Napier murder case
Zion King was accused for nearly two years before Crown accepted its evidence was 'unsafe'.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 08:19:32 GMT
Norwegian Women's beach handball team reacts to being fined for not playing in bikini bottoms
Norway's female beach handball team is thanking fans for their support after making a fashion statement against alleged sexism, which resulted in a fine.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 08:18:05 GMT
Abuse in care: Woman felt like a drugs guinea pig in psychiatric unit
A Wellington woman speaks of trauma of her experiences in mental health units over three decades.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 08:11:00 GMT
Planned 4-day skiing holiday turns into 14-day hotel confinement for Australian couple
An Australian couple who planned to spend a four-day holiday skiing in Queenstown are instead spending 14 days in a managed isolation hotel room.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 08:05:37 GMT
Sydney, Melbourne home prices tipped to rise more than 20 per cent
A report by NAB is predicting home values in Australia will continue to surge this year despite lockdowns, but warns first-time buyers are reaching their financial limits,

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 08:04:54 GMT
Audi reveals the remarkable RS Q e-tron to tackle the Dakar rally
Audi's RS Q e-tron is part test bed, part Hot Wheel car, all wild rally beast.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 07:53:57 GMT
Momiji Nishiya, just 13, gives Japan the gold medal sweep in street skateboarding
Momiji Nishiya of Japan won the first Olympic skateboard competition for women on Monday, giving the host nation a sweep of golds in the Games debut street event.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 07:51:04 GMT
Tokyo Olympics: Anton Cooper sixth in mountain bike race as Tom Pidcock claims gold
The Kiwi says he left nothing in the tank during the gruelling race.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 07:50:56 GMT
'The fish-o was pumping': Hayden Wilde's Tokyo Olympics medal celebrated hard by Whakatāne locals
Hayden Wilde: From landscaper to bronze medal winner inspiring town-wide parties in just three years.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 07:50:01 GMT
Covid-19: Kiwis' relief, frustration and panic as travel bubble closure nears
Kiwis flying home from Australia say they are relieved to be back, while others stranded in Sydney are pleading to be allowed home.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 07:50:00 GMT
Girls5eva: TVNZ's Spicy singing group sitcom a fab showcase for Sara Bareilles
REVIEW: While some characters feel a little one-note, there’s enough clever interplay, smart observations and funny lines to keep audiences engaged.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 07:35:09 GMT
Tokyo Olympics: Ella Williams, Billy Stairmand both eliminated in third round of surfing
Kiwi involvement ends in the Chiba surf, as Brazil's world No 2 is too strong in a high quality men's contest.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 07:34:16 GMT
Death of Wellington man remains 'unexplained'
The police examination of the Strathmore Park property where Richard Wallace was found on last Thursday concluded on Monday.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 07:30:00 GMT
TVNZ's Dr. Death, Netflix's My Unorthodox Life among great shows to stream
Joshua Jackson, Christian Slater and Alec Baldwin combine for a deeply disturbing drama, while fashion mogul Julia Haart is the focus of a new series.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 07:07:11 GMT
Tokyo Olympics: Second judo athlete drops out of Games before facing Israeli rival
Sudan’s Mohamed Abdalrasool fails to show up to face Tohar Butbul, despite weighing in for the bout earlier.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 07:06:17 GMT
Flood evacuees all have a bed but Westport's recovery will take 'months'
A shortage of tradies and materials will hamper efforts to get residents back in their flood-damaged homes, Buller's mayor says.



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