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What happens if TikTok is banned?
Will there be ways to bypass the ban - or could president-elect Donald Trump find a way to stop the law?

Chinese tourism fails to match pre-Covid levels despite Lunar New Year boost
China was New Zealand's second-largest tourism market before the pandemic ripped the heart out of the global travel industry.

Seven people rescued after fire traps them at West Auckland beach
The seven were rescued by Piha surf lifeguards after being trapped by a large scrub fire.

Author Neil Gaiman denies sexual assault allegations
The British author says he has "never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone".

A-League recap: Wellington Phoenix v Sydney FC
Look back over the action from Sky Stadium, Wellington.

Phoenix draw with Sydney FC after VAR drama
Phoenix battle to a 0-0 draw with Sydney FC after having a penalty overturned in their favour in the second half.

Taupo wildfire now under now under control - FENZ
Helicopers are also joining in efforts to deal with the blaze in the Tahorakuri Forest.

Police probe former MP after complaint of shoplifting
The NZ Herald reports a former MP is accused of stealing from Pak’nSave Royal Oak in late 2024.

Family 'shocked to the core' at death of Nelson man
Darren James Cook, whose body lay undiscovered for “quite some time”, was a “harmless, genuine good guy”, a close friend says.

Man charged with murder following death of man in Thames Hospital
A 28-year-old man has been charged with the murder of 60-year-old Maxwell Connor.

Where’s Bally? Phoenix legend joins fans in the stands after being let go by club
David Ball created his own version of the ‘Where’s Wally?’ puzzle when he popped up in the crowd to cheer on his former teammates.

Man charged with murder following Thames altercation
A 28-year-old man will appear in the Kaitaia District Court charged with the murder of 60-year-old Maxwell Connor.

Firefighters working to contain fire at West Auckland beach
The fire is at Anawhata Beach, near Piha.

Two separate house fires in Christchurch now contained
The cause of both fires is unknown but not believed to be suspicious.

Drake drops legal action over Kendrick Lamar song
The rapper withdraws a case accusing his label of artificially boosting the success of Not Like Us.

The arrest of South Korea's president, explained
South Korean investigators arrested impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol for alleged insurrection over his bid to impose martial law, ending weeks of defiance.

Data shows LA Fire Department among the most understaffed in US
One veteran who is also a union boss said residents could pay a deadly price due to cutbacks.

Forestry giant Ernslaw One delays cyclone damage repairs, court extends deadlines
Despite being fined for the catastrophic destruction caused during the 2018 cyclones, the company is yet to fully rectify its forestry processes as ordered.

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