PM refuses to say how she'll vote in cannabis referendum
PM refuses to say how she'll vote in cannabis referendum
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern won't reveal how she would vote in the upcoming referendum to legalise cannabis for recreational use.
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Covid-19: Trump weighs blocking US citizens
Covid-19: Trump weighs blocking US citizens
The administration of President Donald Trump is considering a measure to block US citizens and permanent residents from returning home if they are suspected of being infected with Covid-19.
Workers out of Pike River mine after carcinogens found
Workers out of Pike River mine after carcinogens found
Underground workers have been withdrawn from the Pike River mine on the West Coast after samples returned positive for the presence of carcinogens.
Bloomfield takes one for the team of 5 million
Bloomfield takes one for the team of 5 million
Ashley Bloomfield has subjected himself to a Covid-19 test, saying he wouldn't expect anyone to do something he wouldn't do himself. Meanwhile there is one new Covid case today.
Another deadly day in Victoria
Another deadly day in Victoria
Australia's deputy chief medical officer warns Covid-19 deaths will continue to rise even if Victorian infections continue to stabilise, as the nation recorded its equal deadliest day of the pandemic.
Critical conditions for quarantine-free travel with Cook Islands
Critical conditions for quarantine-free travel with Cook Islands
Epidemiologist Michael Baker says quarantine-free travel with the Cook Islands will be an important step for New Zealand to gradually start reconnecting with the rest of the world.
Hayley Holt leaving Breakfast for sports role
Hayley Holt leaving Breakfast for sports role
Hayley Holt is leaving her Breakfast presenting role and will be replaced by the programme's news reader Jenny-May Clarkson.
Man in court over alleged isolation hotel escape
Man in court over alleged isolation hotel escape, supermarket visit
A man who tested positive for Covid-19 after allegedly absconding from isolation to visit a central Auckland supermarket has appeared in court for the first time.
Tough on crime: National promises specialist gang unit
Tough on crime: National promises specialist gang unit
National has promised to bolster the police's powers to crack down on gangs with a specialist unit and introduce tougher punishments for would-be offenders.
England test and trace scheme changes tack
England test and trace scheme changes tack
England's Covid-19 Test and Trace scheme is to become more locally targeted, after data suggested it was not reaching as many contacts of infected people needed to avoid a second wave of infections.
Dwarf planet Ceres an 'ocean world'
Dwarf planet Ceres an 'ocean world'
Ceres, the largest object in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, is an "ocean world", raising interest in the dwarf planet as a possible outpost for life.
Shooting incident near White House
Shooting incident near White House
US President Donald Trump has been abruptly escorted from the White House briefing room shortly after a shooting outside the fence surrounding the complex.
Beirut blast: leaders 'warned of port danger in July'
Beirut blast: leaders 'warned of port danger in July'
Lebanese security officials reportedly warned the Prime Minister and President in July that 2750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate stored in Beirut's port posed a security risk and could destroy the capital if it exploded.
Apology and compo for tetraplegic ex-soldier
Apology and compo for tetraplegic ex-soldier
A former soldier left a tetraplegic due to a Defence Force failure has been given a formal apology and compensation 31 years after the incident.
Pantless man warned after indecent act on balcony
Pantless man warned after indecent act on balcony
A man spotted performing an indecent act on his balcony has been warned by police.
Education agents back NZ as safe destination
Education agents back NZ as safe destination
A survey of 400 education agents confirms the pandemic is boosting New Zealand's reputation as a good place to study.
Covid-19: Lawyers facing deluge of divorce inquiries
Covid-19: Lawyers facing deluge of divorce inquiries
Lawyers say they're facing a deluge of separation inquiries as relationships buckle under the pressures of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Lebanese Government quits amid fury over Beirut blast
Lebanese Government quits amid fury over Beirut blast
Lebanon's prime minister announced his government's resignation, saying a huge explosion that devastated Beirut and triggered public outrage was the result of endemic corruption.
Cathedral fire appears accidental: investigator
Cathedral fire appears accidental: investigator
A fire which damaged the roof of Dunedin landmark St Paul's Cathedral appears to have been started by accident, a fire investigator says.
Warning on phone scammers
Warning on phone scammers
Dunedin police and Netsafe are urging caution after an 89-year-old man was reportedly scammed out of $19,000 over the phone.