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Cooks DPM rejects Opposition campaign claims
The Cook Islands deputy prime minister has rejected criticism of a government charter flight to remote communities.

Yacht swept to shore, longliner leaking fuel in Coromandel Peninsula
A yacht has been swept to shore, while a commercial longliner is taking on water and leaking fuel on the Coromandel Peninsula.

It's wet today, but Auckland's drought is far from over
Despite a heavy dump of rain over the long weekend – and more coming this week – meteorologists say the Auckland region still faces a long recovery from its six-month drought.And those hoping for an end to the region's worst dry...

Police ask for help identifying Wellington man who cannot remember who he is
The man is stuggling to remember personal details after being hit by a car on May 29

Kylie Jenner says she 'fears' for daughter Stormi Webster while speaking out about George Floyd's death
Kylie Jenner has spoken out about George Floyd's death while expressing fear for her own daughter.

Lord of the Rings cast virtually reunites
Secrets from the filming of the trilogy were revealed.

Basketball icon Michael Jordan's statement as sports world remains in thick of George Floyd reaction
By Jai Bednall for news.com.au Athletes have taken part in peaceful protests, helped clean graffiti and continued to speak out as the angry reaction to George Floyd's death divides America.A video of Floyd, a handcuffed black...

Two stricken ships, one leaking diesel fuel, in the Coromandel Peninsula
Salvage efforts on two stricken ships are underway in the Coromandel Peninsula, with one leaking diesel fuel.The two incidents are separate, with one involving a commercial liner taking on water in the Whangamatā Harbour and...

Police seek help to identify man hit by car in Wellington
Police are asking the public to help a man who has woken from a two-and-a-half-day coma after being hit by a car in Wellington.The man was a pedestrian who was involved in a single-vehicle collision near Riddiford St in Newtown...

Group of repatriated Samoans quarantining in their homes
Not all of the 140 passengers who arrived in Samoa on Friday's repatriation flight from New Zealand were quarantined at government sites.

PNG Opposition Leader ruled suspended as case against PM dismissed
PNG's Supreme Court has dismissed a case filed by Belden Namah questioning the constitutionality of James Marape's election as prime minister last year and says Mr Namah is still suspended as an MP.

Three in court after liquor store robbery
Three men have been charged with robbing a Christchurch store of alcohol and cash, and injuring a staff member while trying to flee.

Taranaki tradies working hard to meet demand
It's gone from famine to feast for Taranaki tradies.

Argument, two gunshots heard in Auckland suburb before body found across town
A neighbour says he heard a man and a woman arguing and two clear gunshots before the body was found across town.

Zaya Wade turns 13! ring in her milestone birthday with her cutest family pics
Zaya Wade is celebrating her birthday today and we know that it'll be one to remember with her loving family.

Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson just found out he has an adult daughter from past affair
The Robertson brothers recently found out they've had a sister for 45 years.

Covid-19 coronavirus: Social distancing forgotten in huge queues as Nido opens NZ's largest store
Pandemic fears have failed to keep punters from the opening of New Zealand's largest homeware store, Nido, in West Auckland this weekend.Around midday today, there were more than 200 people in the queue, with one punter telling...

New Zealand protest joins cry against George Floyd killing
By RNZ and Jared Savage New Zealand protesters will today join thousands of Americans in protesting the killing of Minneapolis man George Floyd in a protest starting from Aotea Square in central Auckland.More than 1500 people...