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NZ PM Ardern alters US trip details following Covid recovery

Wellington (AFP) - New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has shaken off the effects of Covid-19 and on Monday announced details of an altered trade mission to the United States.

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Ripley hat-trick but Rebels out of hope

The Melbourne Rebels' slim finals hopes have been snuffed out completely after they suffered a 45-22 loss to the Hurricanes in Wellington.

AAP

Urban forests create birdlife boom in New Zealand’s cities

Wellington’s huge eco-sanctuary is credited with boosting bird populations across the city and fostering a sense of pride in conservation

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Rebels want Super redemption against Canes

After blowing a Super Rugby Pacific win last round, Melbourne say they're seeking redemption in an upset victory over the finals-bound Hurricanes in Wellington.

AAP

Self-portrait: Jordan Hamel

A memoir in 1701 words by a world champ, hungry wolf and Wellington poet

Newsroom.co.nz

After Covid, crime swells in New Zealand’s empty city centres

In downtown Auckland, violent crime rates are up 30% from pre-pandemic levels, while shootings in Wellington have left residents shaken

The Guardian - AU

NZ prime minister Ardern tests positive for Covid-19

Wellington (AFP) - New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who has overseen her country's world-leading response to the coronavirus pandemic, has tested positive for Covid-19, her office announced Saturday.

AFP

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NZ Rugby to vote on controversial $134mn US private equity deal

Wellington (AFP) - The fate of New Zealand Rugby's contentious deal with a US private equity firm should be known within a month, after a special general meeting was called by the sport's bosses on Wednesday.

AFP

New Zealand fully reopens to the world in August: Ardern

Wellington (AFP) - New Zealand will fully reopen to the world in August, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday, ending one of the toughest anti-Covid-19 border restrictions.

AFP

Ratings agency says Govt will bail out Three Waters corporations in a crisis

Local councils can have their cake and drink it too, writes Jonathan Milne, as ratings agency agrees to council and iwi approving strategic direction of Three Waters entities.

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Eagle's Rongotai exit paves way for ex-councillor

The safe Labour seat of Rongotai will be back up for grabs with MP Paul Eagle set to announce his bid for the Wellington mayoralty, writes political editor Jo Moir

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US extradition dropped after Megaupload co-defendants strike deal

Wellington (AFP) - Two former colleagues of tech entrepreneur Kim Dotcom have agreed to face online piracy charges in a New Zealand court in exchange for US extradition proceedings being dropped, authorities and the defendants said on Tuesday.

AFP

Engineering services firm Obelisk bought by multi-national group

The Irish company’s UK office is based in Wellington, Somerset

Birmingham Post

The mouldy misery of Wellington’s rental market

How a hamstrung Tenancy Tribunal and weak rental laws are leaving tenants at the mercy of landlords who won’t fix run-down rentals.

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Brumbies threaten NZ dominance as Blues set pace with Rebels rout

Wellington (AFP) - The Auckland Blues showcased their title credentials, the ACT Brumbies displayed signs of being a serious threat and the Canterbury Crusaders proved they are not a spent force as the top three pulled clear in Super Rugby Pacific over the weekend.

AFP

NZ emergency agency cleared over deadly volcano eruption

Wellington (AFP) - A New Zealand judge on Wednesday cleared the nation's emergency management agency of safety breaches related to the 2019 White Island volcano eruption, which claimed 22 lives.

AFP

Williamson to lead New Zealand in England Test series

Wellington (AFP) - New Zealand named a fit-again Kane Williamson as captain of their enlarged squad for the Test series in England, where he will hope the triumphs of a year earlier can be repeated.

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Study sounds alarm on New Zealand's sinking coastline, rising sea levels

Scientific projections show sea levels in New Zealand are rising twice as fast as previously thought in many parts of the country.

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Mallard delegates Parliament trespasses of Peters, others

Jacinda Ardern has asked House Speaker Trevor Mallard to consult other political parties over trespass notices issued to former MPs - including Winston Peters.

AFP

Cairns opens up on pain wrought by match-fixing trials

Wellington (AFP) - New Zealand cricket great Chris Cairns feels he can talk candidly about the pain of match-fixing allegations brought against him now that he has survived multiple health scares.

AAP

VAR overshadows Victory win over Phoenix

Melbourne Victory have beaten Wellington Phoenix 3-1 to leap into second on the A-League Men table but the game was marred by two lengthy VAR delays.

AFP

New Zealand Rugby back in the black after first profit in years

Wellington (AFP) - New Zealand Rugby has posted its first profit in four years with the announcement Thursday of a NZ$5.5 million (US$3.6 million) surplus for 2021.

Newsroom.co.nz

Book of the Week: Among the Palagis

NZ's poet laureate celebrates a milestone in NZ writing

AFP

Wayne Smith to coach New Zealand women following damning review

Wellington (AFP) - Former All Blacks coach Wayne Smith was appointed Thursday to head a new set-up for the New Zealand women's team following a damning review into the way the side had been handled.

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Pat Baskett: We must do whatever we can, as fast as possible

Pat Baskett laments the number of opportunities we've missed to improve public transport in NZ, arguing a lack of action on reducing CO2 from car and truck exhausts is unthinkable.

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