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Court fight as parents reject 'vaccinated blood' for sick N.Zealand baby

Wellington (AFP) - New Zealand authorities on Tuesday launched a battle for custody of an infant whose parents are blocking life-saving surgery because blood donors may have been vaccinated against Covid-19.

AFP

New Zealander Gatland returns to help fix Wales' rugby woes

Wellington (AFP) - Warren Gatland returns for his second stint as Wales head coach just three years after walking away from the job having overseen a golden era of Welsh rugby.

AFP

'Beyond crisis': A Wellington woman's harrowing ED ordeal

A review is underway after a woman who presented at ED with vaginal bleeding was later rushed to surgery after losing too much blood in the waiting room.

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Suitcase murder suspect appears in New Zealand court

Wellington (AFP) - A 42-year-old mother extradited from South Korea appeared in a New Zealand court for the first time on Wednesday, facing murder charges after the remains of her two children were found in suitcases in Auckland.

AFP

Where is she now? Sandra Edge

Former Silver Ferns captain Sandra Edge inspired a generation through her on-court exploits. Now, 27 years after hanging up her bib, she continues to make a difference from the sidelines. Jane Hunt writes.

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‘Intrinsic to our identity’: kiwi brought back to Wellington’s wilds

Introduced predators and habitat loss saw New Zealand’s national bird vanish from the capital 100 years ago. A new cohort of 11 birds is changing all that

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When we booted out the real boot camps

This weekend, 50 years ago, Norman Kirk became Labour’s first New Zealand-born Prime Minister. On being elected, Kirk and Labour immediately carried out their promise to abolish national military service.

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Warriors boss extends welcome to Knights, Jets fans for Wellington games

The Knights and Jets play in New Zealand on the same weekend.

Newcastle Herald

NSW fatal stabbing victim a 'peacemaker'

Relatives of a young man stabbed to death in the NSW town of Wellington have remembered him in court as gentle, patient and loving.

AAP

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.

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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.

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'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.

AFP

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.

AAP

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.

AFP

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.

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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.

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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.

AFP

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.

AFP

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.

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