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Quarantine facilities needed for coronavirus - Woodhouse
People who are possibly affected by the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) are putting more effort into quarantining than the Government, National’s Health spokesperson Michael Woodhouse says.

Police investigating Hamilton house death, several people hospitalised
Police are investigating after a person died in Hamilton yesterday morning.Emergency services were called to the property at Purcell Place in Melville at about 7.45am.There had been speculation there was a gas leak at the property,...

No need for travel restrictions - China's ambassador to NZ
The bilateral relationship between the China and NZ is under pressure from the government's virus-related travel and trade restrictions and they should be lifted, China's ambassador to NZ says.

Heartland lifts first-half profit, reiterates guidance
Heartland Group Holdings lifted first-half net profit 20.4 per cent, although that was boosted by accounting changes and fair value gains and the underlying increase was closer to 7 per cent.The company, which operates Heartland...

German far-right group planning mosque attacks, massacres arrested
The group was allegedly planning 10 terror attacks similar to the Christchurch mosque attacks.

Are influencers' photos, reviews of Tongariro Alpine Crossing putting travellers at risk?
Tongariro Alpine Crossing - it's glistening lakes and smiling trampers right? Not always.

Water rescue under way at Huka Falls
Police are in the middle of a water rescue after two people were seen in the water at Huka Falls.

Person dies at Purcell Place property
Police are investigating after a person died at a property in Purcell Place, Hamilton.

Victoria Beckham's husband David Beckham and kids cheer her on at Fashion Week
Victoria Beckham debuted her fall-winter 2020 collection with the support of her biggest fans: her family.

Ticketmaster will be legally obliged to refund Elton John concert-goers
Elton John fans who attended Sunday night's shortened show are legally entitled to refunds.

Scrub fire affects traffic on Auckland's State Highway 16
A scrub fire alongside the Northwestern motorway is making for smoky conditions for Auckland drivers. The NZ Transport Agency said at about 1.40pm motorists near the southbound Lincoln Rd on-ramp on State Highway 16 should be prepared...

Coronavirus: Fiji govt urged to reconsider quarantine plan
A paramount chief in Fiji has decried the establishment of a coronavirus isolation ward at Navua hospital.

Motocross fireworks set to reignite in Rotorua
The battle lines have been drawn after a thrilling opening round to this year's New Zealand Motocross Championships in the South Island. But those lines may have to be re-drawn when the four-round FOX-sponsored series resumes with round two set for Rotorua this coming Sunday.

Christchurch's new police helicopter targeted with lasers on busy first day
A new Eagle helicopter was "lasered" twice during its first three callouts in Christchurch.

Police continuing to investigate complaint about Christchurch mayor's electoral return
Police have contacted defeated mayoral candidate John Minto over Christchurch mayor's electoral return.

Poor visibility on Auckland's northwestern motorway due to scrub fire
Motorists are being advised to slow down and pass the scrub fire with care.

Smelter and Government continue talks over Mataura's ouvea premix
New Zealand Aluminium Smelter is committed to a 2018 deal, which would take three years to remove the ouvea premix form Mataura.

Police officer not charged with assault after incident in 2017
Teenager accuses police officer in the Southern District of assaulting him.

How American Idol's Gabby Barrett became country music's rising star
American Idol finalist Gabby Barrett continues to shine in country music. Find out how the singing competition show helped the I Hope singer.