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Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:53:15 GMT
Brisbane voted as 2032 Olympic host
Brisbane was picked to host the 2032 Olympics, the inevitable winner of a one-city race steered by the IOC to avoid rival bids.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:50:00 GMT
Behind the Attraction: Delightful Disney+ series details famous ride's creation
REVIEW: Uses fascinating archival footage and interviews with Imagineers to detail how the likes of this, Star Tours and Haunted Mansion were created.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:48:16 GMT
Here's what happened at Shannon's 'first all family Costco trip' with her kids
Shannon Storms Beador's recent weekend outing with her kids included a notable milestone.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:46:16 GMT
West Coast flood: Temporary village to be set up for those with wrecked homes
They left their houses with just a bag on their back. Now the worst flood-affected Westport residents face a long stay in relocatable homes.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:38:19 GMT
All Blacks Sevens star ruled out of Tokyo Olympics on eve of tournament
A hamstring injury has put paid to the New Zealand men's sevens team veteran's hopes of a second Olympics Games.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:22:39 GMT
1000 teachers to be trained in new reading and writing method with $10m grant
A new approach to help advance a child’s reading age is set to be rolled out to 70,000 Year 1 pupils across New Zealand by 2023.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:10:11 GMT
Wellington today, July 21: Poor weather means orca calf will stay in temporary pool, union meeting may disrupt some Hutt Valley buses on Thursday
Here's everything you need to know about what is happening across Wellington today.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:08:57 GMT
How crims get their guns - the underworld supplier who sidestepped the law
No gun licence presented no problem to a Taupō methamphetamine dealer who provided guns to the criminal underworld.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:05:44 GMT
Tokyo Olympics: Australian equestrian rider banned for positive cocaine test
Australian Olympic team rocked by cocaine positive two days before opening ceremony.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 07:59:24 GMT
M. Night Shyamalan's movies ranked from worst to best (& where you can watch them)
Yes, it's Happening. The thriller/horror specialist has a new movie out, which we have a Sixth Sense will no doubt Split audiences, just as these did.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 07:57:55 GMT
Investigation under way after crash involving police car
The crash happened at the intersection of Peachgrove Rd and Clyde St, in Hamilton East, about 6.20pm.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 07:55:45 GMT
How to beat the bots: Free software made public to help returnees secure MIQ spaces
The developers hope MIQ adopts a queue system, making their software obsolete.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 07:50:00 GMT
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit adaptation amongst Jewish Film Festival highlights
It might sound like a sequel to Taika's Jojo, but this pre-World War II drama is actually based on a beloved 50-year-old book.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 07:48:08 GMT
See Adrian Grenier's return to TV in thrilling Clickbait trailer
In Netflix's upcoming thriller, Clickbait, Adrian Grenier plays Nick Brewer, a man living an alleged double life. Check out the new teaser.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 07:28:15 GMT
Tokyo Olympics: Local drinkers drown frustrations over virus limits
On the eve of the Tokyo Olympics, the government’s attempt to curb a coronavirus surge by targeting drinkers is met with frustration and indifference.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 07:25:05 GMT
Premier League Soccer player arrested on alleged child sex offenses
A soccer player from England's top Premier League was reportedly arrested last week due to alleged "child sex offences," the Greater Manchester Police told The Guardian.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 07:18:02 GMT
Concerns over murder trial being moved to 2023 while accused remains behind bars
David Benbow's likely three-year wait for his day in court has been labelled "enormously oppressive", and left the alleged victim's family still seeking answers.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 07:13:43 GMT
Influencer Júlia Hennessy Cayuela dead at 22 after tragic motorcycle accident
According to Brazilian newspaper O Tempo, Júlia Hennessy Cayuela died following a motorcycle accident in São José dos Pinhais on July 15.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 07:09:01 GMT
'Anyone know any Tongans?' Toutai Kefu ringing around NZ clubs in bid to field team for test match
Beaten 102-0 by the All Blacks, the massively understrength Tonga are now struggling to field a team for World Cup qualifier.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 07:08:09 GMT
Police seek witnesses to serious crash in suburban Rotorua
Emergency services were scrambled to the two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Sunset Road and Wrigley Road about 8.15pm on July 11.



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