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Sat, 24 Apr 2021 08:59:18 GMT
Perth lockdown: Second case linked to Western Australia cluster detected in the community
Western Australia has recorded a second case of community spread of the virus linked to the Mercure Hotel Perth cluster which triggered a lockdown in WA.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 08:39:29 GMT
Lotto prizes not won, Wednesday's draw now worth $7.6m
It was an unlucky night for Lotto players, with none of the major prizes won.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 08:27:51 GMT
Planning for Warriors star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 'easy', say Storm
Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy says the homework on Warriors gun was straightforward.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 07:39:02 GMT
Worst round of cross-border violence between Israel and Gaza Strip in months
Palestinian militants fired at least 30 rockets, with Israel striking back at targets operated by Gaza’s Hamas rulers.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 06:54:15 GMT
ANZ Premiership: Southern Steel crash back to earth against Northern Mystics
A week after crushing the title favourites in the opening round, Steel made to pay for a horror start in Auckland.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 06:41:50 GMT
Retirement village residents start stoat and rat trap manufacturing hub
75-year-old Lynn Andrews enlisted the help of about 20 retirees at his retirement village to produce DOC predator traps.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 06:37:36 GMT
97-year-old Rangiora veteran was in Tokyo Bay for surrender and end of war
Bill Sterritt watched the surrender of the Japanese from his ship in World War II. He will remember that day at his retirement home.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 06:15:22 GMT
Auckland's historic St David's Church to be sold, supporters 'blindsided'
Soldiers’ Memorial Church “giant of its time” but Heritage List building's small congregation forced it to close last year.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 06:02:07 GMT
Wellington bus lockout to end after court grants injunction against NZ Bus
Bus drivers will be back behind the wheel on Sunday after court says lockout has to end, but NZ Bus says “further industrial action” still possible.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:50:00 GMT
Eight great TV shows inspired by hit movies (and where you can watch them)
From vampire flatmates and slayers to serial killers and former karate kids, these are some of the best examples of all-time.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:50:00 GMT
The Banishing: Downton star Jessica Brown Findlay's artful, but flawed horror
REVIEW: There’s definitely money for old tropes here, as creepy dolls, murderous visions and stories of ghosts with grudges are exhumed.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:19:04 GMT
Critically endangered kākāpō numbers drop again with death of young female bird
The death of Millie, who was hatched in 2009, means there are just 204 of the birds left.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:13:12 GMT
The early victims of Melissa Caddick: 'Forever’ friend, former boss, ex-husband
How one woman come to rip off her own family and friends to the tune of $32 million.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:03:02 GMT
NRL: Warriors injury woes continue with Paul Turner ruled out for season
Rookie utility faces extensive shoulder surgery following a gutsy effort to stay on the park against the Dragons.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:00:01 GMT
Two people injured in car crash south of Nelson
The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter airlifted two people to hospital after a crash on State Highway 6 at Longford.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 04:59:20 GMT
A different Ko looms, as Jessica Korda keeps lead on day of big swings at LA Open
Jessica Korda now has another Ko to deal with.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 04:53:03 GMT
Veteran of two world wars lost life after capture in Greece
Edmund Haythorne was taken prisoner aged 47 during his only action in World War II, 80 years ago this month.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 04:47:35 GMT
Caitlyn Jenner files paperwork to run for Governor of California
Caitlyn Jenner's announcement arrives months after fellow former Kardashian crew member Kanye West embarked on a failed campaign for US president.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 04:18:17 GMT
Super Rugby: Crusaders or Blues? Chiefs now face dilemma over who to cheer for
A safe passage through to the final, or the chance to play the decider at home? Either way, it's a luxury the Chiefs never could have imagined.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 03:55:09 GMT
Arsenal fans protest against owner for Super League debacle
Arsenal fans let owner Stan Kroenke have it for joining the Super League.



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