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Sat, 01 May 2021 08:52:58 GMT
NYPD terminates its lease for controversial robotic dog
The Digidog was met with backlash this year after viral videos showed the robot patrolling the streets and a public housing building in the US.

Sat, 01 May 2021 08:32:22 GMT
Covid-19: Perth hotel quarantine security guard and two housemates test positive for virus
Western Australia's premier says he hopes to avoid another snap lockdown - but that is far from certain.

Sat, 01 May 2021 07:57:28 GMT
Lydia Ko's dramatic eagle keeps her in contention at Women's World Championship
The 18th hole eagle meant Lydia Ko finished the third round in a tie for fifth and just four shots back of the leader.

Sat, 01 May 2021 07:44:53 GMT
'I’m doing this because my conscience demands it': Climate activists' plan to combat online haters
Get a job, is a common line fired at protesters. Did you drive there, is another. Now protesters have prepared stock responses for those protesting against their protests.

Sat, 01 May 2021 07:42:12 GMT
Players' boss says NZR rushing 'the biggest decision' in the game's history
Rob Nichol went as far as to accuse NZ Rugby of working down a “pre-determined” pathway with the Silver Lake investment deal.

Sat, 01 May 2021 07:00:00 GMT
Live: Brisbane Roar v Wellington Phoenix - A-League, week 20
Ufuk Talay's in-form side look to get their top six hopes back on track against a resurgent Roar side in Redcliffe.

Sat, 01 May 2021 06:45:00 GMT
Live: Blues v Chiefs - Super Rugby Aotearoa, week 10
Hoskins Sotutu looks to have got the hosts home against the final-bound Chiefs at Eden Park.

Sat, 01 May 2021 06:30:38 GMT
Sofitel Hotel shooting: Man and woman arrested, search for gang member continues
Hone Reihana, who is a 27-year-old patched member of the Head Hunter gang, remains at large.

Sat, 01 May 2021 06:19:56 GMT
Chiefs women prove too strong for Blues women in historic fixture at Eden Park
It was a milestone day for women's rugby in New Zealand and the first honours went to the Chiefs, who overpowered their hosts in Auckland.

Sat, 01 May 2021 06:16:43 GMT
Nasa conducts simulation exercise to see how an asteroid impact would play out
Nasa’s Center for Near Earth Object Studies began the tests earlier this week in an effort to find out how experts could respond to a killer asteroid scenario.

Sat, 01 May 2021 06:02:51 GMT
Fire crews battle Kaingaroa Forest blaze
A helicopter has been recruited to help fight the fire which is estimated to cover two hectares.

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:53:12 GMT
Myanmar community rally for democracy, draw attention to military coup
Nelsonians of all ages marched along the town's main street, campaigning for democracy in the South East Asian country after the ongoing bloodshed from the military coup.

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:50:00 GMT
Nurses: TVNZ's hot new Canadian medical drama's anatomy is more Grey's than ER
REVIEW: Despite an overwhelming sense of deja vu about its scenario, there's enough diverse dramatic potential for a positive binge-worthy prognosis.

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:50:00 GMT
Twist: Consider yourself warned, Michael Caine's fast 'n' furious Dickens is dire
REVIEW: A movie with style and swagger, this aims to be the love child of Guy Ritchie and Baz Luhrmann, but is more like a teen version of BBC's Hustle.

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:19:00 GMT
Northland 130-year-old masonic lodge burnt down in suspected suspicious fire
A historic landmark in Northland has been reduced to charred remains.

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:18:20 GMT
President Biden to veer from Trump, Obama policies in taking on North Korea
The White House says President Biden plans to veer from the approaches of his most recent predecessors as he tries to stop North Korea’s nuclear programme.

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:14:40 GMT
The Comedy Festival returns with superstars' variety show
REVIEW: The Comedy gala has set a high bar for the rest of the NZ International Comedy Festival.

Sat, 01 May 2021 05:04:44 GMT
Serious crash in the Karangahake Gorge, stretch of SH2 reopened
Emergency crews were called to a crash involving a car and a motorcyclist in the Karangahake Gorge.

Sat, 01 May 2021 04:22:19 GMT
Warriors looking to revive master plan to shut out Cowboys' Jason Taumalolo
Todd Payten worked out how to keep Jason Taumalolo quiet last season, now he's got to stop the Warriors from doing it again.

Sat, 01 May 2021 04:20:00 GMT
Recap: Blues women v Chiefs women - first-ever Super Rugby women's match
Chiefs skipper Les Elder's try helped hand her side an impressive victory in a landmark game at Auckland's Eden Park.



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