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Silver Ferns team named for Comm Games
Silver Ferns captain Gina Crampton in action for the Silver Ferns against Australia. Photo: Getty Images
A 12-strong New Zealand netball team has been announced to represent their country at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
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Ennor gets call-up as Covid hits All Blacks
John Plumtree (left) and Ian Foster are isolating. Photo: Getty Images
The All Blacks' preparations for the first test against Ireland this weekend have been compromised by a Covid-19 outbreak in camp.
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Govt announces free flu shot for kids, second Covid booster expanded
Covid-19 Response Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall and Health Minister Andrew Little. Photos: RNZ
Children will be able to get a free flu vaccine from Friday in a move to reduce hospital admissions, and more New Zealanders will now be eligible for a second Covid-19 booster dose.
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1013 new Covid cases, 4 deaths in Canterbury
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There are 1013 new community cases and four Covid-19 deaths to report in Canterbury.
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Donations, overseas voting rules to change before election
Justice Minister Kiri Allan Photo: RNZ
Political party donations and overseas voting rules will change ahead of next year's general election, Justice Minister Kiri Allan has announced.
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434 new cases of Covid in South
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There are 434 new community cases of Covid-19 to report in the South today and 11 deaths nationally.
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Roasting coffee causes fire call-out
Fire crew attend Kūkū Coffee in Caversham. Photo: Gregor Richardson
Fire crews were called to a false alarm caused by roasting coffee in Caversham.
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Hundreds of street racers descend on Dunedin
Up to 1000 car enthusiasts flooded Dunedin to do burnouts and engage in illegal street racing at the weekend, culminating in a serious crash in Herbert, police say.
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Hungry man 'refused to leave stranger's house'
A Dunedin man refused to leave after being caught eating an early-morning meal in a stranger's home, police say.
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Appeal thrown out for murder at motel
Samuel Moses Samson
The man convicted of murdering a woman at an Invercargill motel has had his bid for appeal tossed out.
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Sockburn stabbing: Man charged with murder
The scene of the attack on Cheyenne St. Photo: RNZ
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a woman in the Christchurch suburb of Sockburn.
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Sockburn stabbing: Man charged with murder
The scene of the attack on Cheyenne St. Photo: RNZ
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a woman in the Christchurch suburb of Sockburn.
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All Blacks hit by Covid-19 outbreak
John Plumtree (left) and Ian Foster are isolating. Photo: Getty Images
The All Blacks' preparations for the first test against Ireland this weekend have been compromised by a Covid-19 outbreak in camp.
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At least 22 die in South African tavern
Forensic personnel outside the Enyobeni Tavern in Scenery Park. Photo: Reuters
South African authorities are investigating the deaths of at least 22 young people found inside a popular tavern in the coastal town of East London, provincial health officials and the presidency say.
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At least 22 die in South African tavern
Forensic personnel outside the Enyobeni Tavern in Scenery Park. Photo: Reuters
South African authorities are investigating the deaths of at least 22 young people found inside a popular tavern in the coastal town of East London, provincial health officials and the presidency say.
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Newborn dies in bed a day before sleep pod delivered
A newborn's death could have been prevented if a sleep pod was delivered 24 hours earlier, a Coroner has found.
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Newborn dies in bed a day before sleep pod delivered
A newborn's death could have been prevented if a sleep pod was delivered 24 hours earlier, a Coroner has found.
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Robertson confident of good deal for Kiwi exporters
Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson could not say when the deal would be finalised. Photo: RNZ
Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson is confident that New Zealand can get a good deal for exporters from EU trade talks.
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Call to extend medical certificate time period
Dr Bryan Betty. Photo: Photo: https://rnzcgp.org.nz
Requests for medical certificates are adding to the pressure on already-stretched general practices, the College of GPs warns.
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