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Sat, 13 Feb 2021 09:57:58 GMTHouse fire, scrub fire in Wellington area
Fire and Emergency have been called to two separate fires on Saturday night.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 09:34:50 GMTNiwa's Tangaroa research ship hits heavy seas on the way home from Antarctica
Niwa shares a sea-sickening video of its research vessel encountering some big swells on the way home from its Antarctic voyage.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 09:13:41 GMTSuicide bomber strikes near Somalia's presidential palace in Mogadishu
Police opened fire and passers-by ran for their lives as a suicide bomber exploded near a checkpoint outside the presidential palace in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 09:12:52 GMTFood, flowers, festivities into the bin in multimillion-dollar Victoria lockdown catastrophe
Hospitality businesses across the ditch were gearing up for a massive weekend that'd shore them up for the coming months. Instead, they've been dealt another blow.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 08:25:47 GMTFive Lotto players pocket six-figure sums in time for Valentine's Day
If you're dating or married to a Lotto player, your Valentine's Day date night may have just been upgraded.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 08:08:38 GMTPerson hospitalised after incident outside Te Papa Museum
A police spokesperson said they were called to the area about 7.15pm following a report of an assault.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 08:05:52 GMTWellington Phoenix game postponed following Victoria's five-day lockdown
The Phoenix will be without Israeli striker Tomer Hemed for Sunday’s clash against A-League leaders Central Coast Mariners, while Wednesday’s game has been postponed.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 08:00:59 GMTSuper Smash: Devon Conway fires Wellington Firebirds to back to back Twenty20 titles
'Words can't describe how good he is': captain hails Conway's magical matchwinning innings.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 07:57:41 GMTTrump's speedy impeachment trial heads toward Senate vote
The former US president is not expected to be convicted over the charge of incitement of insurrection.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 07:48:52 GMTAmerica's Cup: Sir Ben Ainslie down but not out as he pledges Team UK fightback
Yachting's comeback king says the Brits are still alive and kicking in the America's Cup challenger series.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 07:41:43 GMTMedvedev in five sets, finally, advances to fourth round in Australian Open
The in-form Russian finally worked out how to a win a five-setter. All by himself.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 07:30:37 GMTAmerica's Cup: Slick Luna Rossa ordered to keep emotions in check after blitzing Brits
From the boss in Italy to the leaders on the water, the message was clear: It's a good start, but anything can still happen in this long Prada Cup final.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 07:14:33 GMTRoyal Performer spoils the party at Melody Belle's Group One record attempt
The favourite at Te Rapa was unable to break the record of 13 career Group One wins she currently holds with mighty mare Sunline.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 06:43:18 GMTThe Lincoln Project, a brash anti-Trump group, is thrown into disarray by scandal
The super PAC'S most senior leader, resigned amid controversies over a co-founder’s sexual advances to young men and accusations of profiteering.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 06:38:43 GMTCoast to Coast: Dougal Allan, Simone Maier win second longest day titles
Wanaka athletes take out men's and women's longest day titles after both powering home on the final bike leg of Coast to Coast.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 06:06:27 GMT'Like nothing else on earth' - abused teen's time at Rangipo
A man who came through state care, corrective training and prison believes his life has been set back 30 years by the physical and psychological abuse he received.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 05:53:59 GMTPorritt Classic: Jacko Gill equals his personal best to defeat Tom Walsh again in shot put
The Aucklander equalled his personal best to defeat the former world champion for the fourth consecutive event.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 05:36:49 GMTAmerica's Cup: Ben Ainslie is right - Luna Rossa don't have a weak spot
ANALYSIS: Potent Italians prove they really do have pace across the wind range to dominate Britannia.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 05:25:12 GMTFormer US 'Bachelorette' Rachel Lindsay won’t renew contract amid Chris Harrison controversy
Linsday won't renew her contract with 'The Bachelor' franchise after host Chris Harrison defended contestant Rachael Kirkconnell against accusations of racism.
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 05:23:07 GMTRescue helicopter airlifts climber from Mt Taranaki
The Taranaki Community Rescue Helicopter was called to Mt Taranaki on Saturday after a climber suffered a fall.