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Perth will return at the weekend to the conditions that existed prior to the Anzac Day weekend lockdown. Photo: Getty Images Western Australia will welcome back capacity crowds and no longer require the wearing of face masks under a further easing of coronavirus restrictions.

Protesters sing outside the Canterbury Regional Council office. Photos: RNZ Protesters sang their displeasure about water quality up to those sitting inside the offices of the Canterbury Regional Council today.

Protesters sing outside the Canterbury Regional Council office. Photos: RNZ Protesters sang their displeasure about water quality up to those sitting inside the offices of the Canterbury Regional Council today.

sckolounch.jpg A lunch of spaghetti and cheese served to kids at Kaitaia Primary School arrived late on Wednesday, getting there at 2.35pm. Photo: Supplied via NZ Herald A Far North primary school blames "teething issues" with its free lunches provider after the meals arrived two hours late - and stone cold.

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Photo: File Claims an angry shopper pulled a knife on a store assistant in Christchurch on Wednesday have been revealed as false.

Stock photo: Getty Dunedin’s TV3 Newshub office will close, the channel's new owner Discovery has confirmed.

Police have taken a wanted man into custody following an alleged theft from a business in North East Valley this evening.

The Countdown supermarket in central Dunedin, were four people were stabbed earlier this week, has reopened.

Photo: File Claims an angry shopper pulled a knife on a store assistant in Christchurch on Wednesday have been revealed as false.

How not to park a Ferrari. Photo: Supplied via NZH A Ferrari parked on the kerb at a dealership in Auckland has attracted the attention of drivers at the intersection of Manukau Rd and Great South Rd.

University of Otago clinical microbiologist and immunologist James Ussher. File photo An organisation attacking public faith in New Zealand's Covid-19 strategy claims it has raised $50,000 towards printing two million virus "fact" flyers to be dropped nationwide - and is considering printing more.

Paul chats to Kadin Brocks, Kaikorai RC and Bruce Kauika-Petersen, Harbour RC ahead of this weekend's games, which mark the start of the Gallaway Trophy.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will lead a business delegation to Australia in July in a bid to "further strengthen business ties with our transtasman partners".

Owen Franks played 150 games for the Crusaders from 2009 to 2019, winning three Super Rugby titles. Photo: Getty Images Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has confirmed the club had conversations with former stalwart Owen Franks about a return in red and black before he ultimately signed with the Hurricanes.

getty_australian_flag.jpg File photo: Getty There would be "dire consequences" for all Australians if a man who was granted a passport was deported as a non-citizen, his lawyers argue.

Redcliffs residents want a reduced speed limit along Main Rd to create a safer area for pedestrians and cyclists. Photo: Geoff Sloan Redcliffs’ residents are again calling for a lower speed limit through their village.

getty_australian_flag.jpg File photo: Getty There would be "dire consequences" for all Australians if a man who was granted a passport was deported as a non-citizen, his lawyers argue.

Siblings Leah and Mati Gourlay at their new cafe, Hustl, at Queenstown Central. Photo: Mountain Scene The family behind Queenstown’s newest cafe, Hustl, has deep roots in the resort’s hospo scene.

The Malvern Community Patrol is fundraising for a new vehicle. Photo: Supplied The Malvern Community Patrol is fundraising for a new vehicle.