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Otago Boys' High School No 8 Semisi Taeiloa Tupou scored a stunning try against John McGlashan College on Saturday.

Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway. Photo: RNZ The Government is extending temporary work visas by six months, Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway has announced.

Localised flooding has temporarily closed roads in West Otago and Southland, with Environment Southland warning that water levels will remain high for a few days.

Selwyn’s Covid-19 heroes will be recognised in a one-off initiative to recognise the huge efforts made by people during the lockdown.

A hair-raising video of two skateboarders speeding down a Christchurch street has been posted online.

A hair-raising video of two skateboarders speeding down a Christchurch street has been posted online.

Localised flooding has temporarily closed roads in West Otago and Southland, with Environment Southland warning that water levels would remain high for a few days.

Officials have reversed a decision to reopen the Taj Mahal, India's most famous tourist attraction, in the city of Agra, following a rise in new cases in the area. Photo: Reuters India has overtaken Russia to record the world's third-highest number of coronavirus infections at nearly 700,000, even as its hardest-hit state said it will allow hotels to reopen this week.

Officials have reversed a decision to reopen the Taj Mahal, India's most famous tourist attraction, in the city of Agra, following a rise in new cases in the area. Photo: Reuters India has overtaken Russia to record the world's third-highest number of coronavirus infections at nearly 700,000, even as its hardest-hit state said it will allow hotels to reopen this week.

Jetstar is aiming to lure more customers with yet another promotion. Photo: NZH File Jetstar is turning up the competitive heat with a promotion that will see 25,000 fares sold for under $50 one way.

Figures from Paymark – New Zealand’s biggest eftpos service provider – are now showing a trend towards a flatline for spending. Photo by Gregor Richardson. Covid-19 may have felt like a death sentence for some businesses but it hasn’t all been bad news.

Sanzaar boss Andy Marinos. Photo: Getty Southern hemisphere rugby remains optimistic about playing the Rugby Championship later this year and that a full Super Rugby competition will be run next year.

Figures from Paymark – New Zealand’s biggest eftpos service provider – are now showing a trend towards a flatline for spending. Photo by Gregor Richardson. Covid-19 may have felt like a death sentence for some businesses but it hasn’t all been bad news.

A man repeatedly choked then bit a Queensland policewoman as his sister handcuffed the officer after the pair were kicked out of a Brisbane pub.

Sanzaar boss Andy Marinos. Photo: Getty Southern hemisphere rugby remains optimistic about playing the Rugby Championship later this year and that a full Super Rugby competition will be run next year.

Sanzaar boss Andy Marinos. Photo: Getty Southern hemisphere rugby remains optimistic about playing the Rugby Championship later this year and that a full Super Rugby competition will be run next year.

Australia has reported just short of 8600 cases so far during the pandemic and 106 deaths. Photo: Getty Images Australian officials are scrambling to implement a travel permit system before closing the busy border between its two most populous states to contain a coronavirus outbreak in the city of Melbourne.

Australia has reported just short of 8600 cases so far during the pandemic and 106 deaths. Photo: Getty Images Australian officials are scrambling to implement a travel permit system before closing the busy border between its two most populous states to contain a coronavirus outbreak in the city of Melbourne.

New Zealand had invested in its farming sector to boost exports following the Covid-19 downturn. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has spoken about primary industry opportunities on which New Zealand needs to capitalise.

Jetstar is aiming to lure more customers with yet another promotion. Photo: NZH File Jetstar is turning up the competitive heat with a promotion that will see 25,000 fares sold for under $50 one way.