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NZ's top court rules voting age of 18 breaches youth rights

WELLINGTON: New Zealand's Supreme Court on Monday ruled that the current voting age of 18 breaches young people's rights, prompting the government to launch plans to lower the age to 16.

Bangkok Post

Tongan volcanic eruption was largest ever recorded

WELLINGTON: A deadly volcanic eruption near Tonga in January was the largest ever recorded with modern equipment, a New Zealand-led team of scientists said on Monday.

Bangkok Post

'Like a shotgun': Tongan eruption is largest ever recorded

Wellington (AFP) - A deadly volcanic eruption near Tonga in January was the largest ever recorded with modern equipment, a New Zealand-led team of scientists revealed Monday.

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All Blacks veteran Perenara tears Achilles tendon

Wellington (AFP) - All Blacks veteran TJ Perenara ruptured his Achilles tendon in last weekend's draw with England, New Zealand coach Ian Foster confirmed Monday, leaving his half-back facing a race to be fit in time for next year's Rugby World Cup.

AFP

After APEC, where to on China?

After the PM's first face-to-face meeting with Xi Jinping in three years, foreign policy experts analyse NZ's next steps regarding China's increasing influence and human rights abuses.

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Rojas, Pollicina star in City ALW win

Rhianna Pollicina and Maria Rojas were the party poopers for Wellington Phoenix in their first home A-League Women match, as Melbourne City won 4-1.

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City ready to crash Phoenix ALW homecoming

Melbourne City have copped some injuries to key personnel but are confident they can still crash Wellington's A-League Women homecoming.

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Prijovic to bolster battling Western Utd

Western United will welcome back star striker Aleksandar Prijovic when they attempt to break their five-game winless streak at Wellington away.

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Record-breaking women's Rugby World Cup shows 'people waking up'

Wellington (AFP) - The curtain comes down Saturday on a women's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand which has smashed records and been declared a milestone in the growth of the sport.

AFP

Win-machine England face 'out of sight' New Zealand for World Cup glory

Wellington (AFP) - Favourites England will refuse to be intimidated by an anticipated sell-out crowd at Auckland's Eden Park on Saturday as they face hosts New Zealand in the women's Rugby World Cup final.

AFP

Start spreading Wellington's news

Can a new local news service, launching in Wellington today, succeed where plenty of others have failed? Mark Jennings reports.

Newsroom.co.nz

Ardern attempting diary juggle to make women's Rugby World Cup final

Wellington (AFP) - Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she will not sidestep her diplomatic duty at a regional summit but is attempting to make the women's Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and England on Saturday.

AFP

New Zealand locks horns with Canada in dairy trade row

Wellington (AFP) - New Zealand's trade minister accused Canada on Monday of having "locked out" his nation's farmers in a dispute over dairy exports destined to be settled by an independent panel.

AFP

Final places at stake as England, New Zealand seek Rugby World Cup glory

Wellington (AFP) - All-conquering England will be driven by the prospect of more women's Rugby World Cup glory when they face Canada before defending champions New Zealand look to end a losing run against France in the semi-finals on Saturday.

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Ardern in a flap as wren rocks N. Zealand's bird beauty contest

Wellington (AFP) - A tiny mountain-dwelling wren was the surprise winner Monday of New Zealand's controversial bird of the year competition, which even had Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in a flap.

AFP

Delayed Whitelock joins All Blacks tour after trampoline trouble

Wellington (AFP) - All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock flew to Japan on Wednesday as a late addition to the New Zealand tour squad after revealing his delayed departure had been the result of jumping around with his children on a trampoline.

Newcastle Herald

Sky's the limit: Jets midfielder set lofty goals

"We haven't even scratched the surface to what we could do."

AFP

Italy women's Rugby World Cup forward banned 12 weeks for biting

Wellington (AFP) - Italy second-row forward Sara Tounesi was on Tuesday banned for 12 matches for biting an opponent in the women's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

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New Zealand try-machine Woodman dazzles All Blacks' legend Kirwan

Wellington (AFP) - All Blacks legend John Kirwan rates New Zealand try-machine Portia Woodman as one of the greatest wings in rugby after her eye-catching exploits at the women's World Cup.

Newcastle Herald

Georgian stars with wonder goal as Jets storm past Wellington to create history

BEKA Dartsmelia produced a contender for goal of the year as the Newcastle Jets stormed past Wellington Phoenix 3-1 at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday to create club history.

AFP

Barrett brothers could miss All Blacks Test in Japan after bereavement

Wellington (AFP) - The three Barrett brothers were among six All Blacks who didn't board the plane on Saturday for the Test in Japan after their grandmother died.

AFP

Injuries, bereavement force All Blacks into changes for tour

Wellington (AFP) - New Zealand have called up four players after being hit by injuries and family bereavement a week out from the opening Test of their northern hemisphere tour against Japan.

Tribune News Service

‘Clown sighting file’ has dozens of leads that need to be investigated before accused killer clown trial, defense says

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — On May 26, 1990, a killer dressed as a clown stood at Marlene Warren’s doorstep in Wellington and shot the 40-year-old woman in the face. Flowers and two balloons — a heart-shaped one that said “You’re the Greatest” and one with a picture of Snow White…

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New Zealand farmers protest world’s first livestock ‘burp tax’

Farmyard vehicles disrupted traffic in Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch and other cities to protest emissions tax.

AFP

New Zealand farmers protest livestock 'burp and fart' tax

Wellington (AFP) - Farmers quit their fields and hit the streets of New Zealand's cities Thursday in countrywide protests against plans to tax greenhouse emissions from farm animals.

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