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Auckland doctor who sexually violated patient loses final appeal against conviction
Kul Vant Singh violated the young woman during an intimate exam in a "gross breach of trust".

High praise from DOC for Aussie goldminer’s Reefton project
Australian miner Oceana Gold has come in for plaudits from the Department of Conservation for its restoration work at the former Globe Progress goldmine near Reefton.

Covid 19 coronavirus: Auckland's Pasifika Festival postponed over alert level uncertainty
Auckland's hugely popular Pasifika Festival next weekend has been postponed because of uncertainty over Covid-19 alert levels. On Friday, the Government announced Auckland would move from alert level 3 to 2 at 6am Sunday, remaining...

Covid-19 update: No new community cases in New Zealand, ahead of alert level changes
There have been no new community cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand today, with the country's alert levels set to shift tomorrow morning.

Cyclist seriously injured after collision with car at Golden Bay
The person, aged in their 60s, had serious leg injures after the crash at Golden Bay.

The Conversation: Collagen supplements? Healthy diet better value for money
Clare Collins , University of Newcastle Celebrity testimonials abound for pills, potions and creams that purport to make you look younger. This time collagen supplements are in the spotlight, after Jennifer Aniston became...

Kainga Ora must pay Auckland mum $3500 after 'netball-sized hole' rots through floor
State housing provider slammed for failing to fix problems, including mould and a blocked toilet, for years.

Severe tropical storm heads to New Caledonia
New Caledonia is on high alert as it braces for the arrival of a category five tropical storm later today.

Covid-19: Auckland's Pasifika Festival postponed to April
The festival, which attracts 60,000 visitors, was cancelled in 2019 and 2020 because of the mosque attacks and pandemic – but this year, it's back.

Billionaire rapper Jay-Z just got a whole lot richer
Selling shares and bubbles in two lucrative deals has paid off handsomely for the rapper.

Earthquake swarm: 5.4 magnitude aftershock hits east coast
By RNZ The east coast of New Zealand has this morning experienced the strongest aftershock following yesterday's earthquakes.A 5.4 magnitude quake struck 125km east of Te Araroa at a depth of 12km just after 10.30am.GNS Science...

UFC 259: Israel Adesanya makes weight with ease ahead of title fight
Israel Adesanya knows how to work the room when moving up in weight. After all, he's been here before. The UFC middleweight champion will challenge Jan Blachowicz for the Light Heavyweight gold on Sunday at UFC 259 in Las Vegas;...

Why popular YouTubers are building their own sites
Some big YouTube names are building their own video sites on the side - just in case.

Covid-19: Nearly 10,000 border workers receive first dose of coronavirus vaccine in NZ's largest rollout
Aotearoa is two weeks into its largest immunisation programme, with nearly 10,000 border workers vaccinated against Covid-19. Next week, it's their families turn.

Force win first Super Rugby match in four years to pile pressure on Waratahs coach Rob Penney
The Force finished with 14 men after a red card for punching but held on to leave the Kiwi coach facing the sack at the Waratahs.

Nasa's new Mars rover hits the dusty red road, puts 6.4 metres on the odometer
Nasa's newest Mars rover hit the dusty red road this week, putting 6.4 metres on the odometer in its first test drive.The Perseverance rover ventured from its landing position yesterday, two weeks after landing on the red planet...

Early morning house fire in Stratford deemed suspicious
Investigators are probing how the home came to be alight early on Saturday morning.

Middlemore Hospital staff return to work after patient's false positive Covid-19 test
Workers were stood down on Thursday night after a patient, who had been admitted with respiratory symptoms, tested positive.