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New Zealand border closure puts Rugby Championship in doubt
New Zealand has suspended its quarantine-free travel bubble with Australia for at least eight weeks on Friday in response to the latter's escalating coronavirus...
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Climate change link as New Zealand records warmest June on record
Daily temperatures averaged 10.6 Celsius (51.1 Fahrenheit) -- 1.9C above average despite a cold snap late in the month, the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) said.
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New Zealand to apologise for 'racist' historic police raids
New Zealand Primer Minister Jacinda Ardern said the notorious 'dawn raids' were carried out by police and immigration officials seeking to identify and deport visa overstayers.
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New Zealand's Ardern pans mosque attacks film amid backlash
The US-backed film "They Are Us" has sparked an intense backlash among New Zealand Muslims, with community leaders slamming the project for pushing a "white saviour" narrative.
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Raids worldwide as police reveal vast hack of criminal encrypted phones
Dubbed "Operation Trojan Shield", forces in 16 countries monitored as members of the mafia, Asian crime syndicates and outlaw motorcycle gangs discussed drug deals, money laundering and even gangland hits.
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Emergency declared as New Zealand floods threaten thousands of homes
Acting Emergency Management Minister Kris Faafoi, who visited the hardest-hit southern parts of the area, said about 3,000 homes were at risk and the army had been mobilised to assist with evacuations if necessary.
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Four stabbed in 'random' New Zealand knife attack
Police said the attack - highly unusual in the normally peaceful South Pacific nation - occurred at a Countdown supermarket in central Dunedin at 2:30pm (0230 GMT) and a man had been taken into custody.
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In world first, New Zealand to make banks report climate impact
Commerce Minister David Clark said the law would make climate reporting mandatory for banks, insurance companies and investment firms.
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New Zealand, Australia to open COVID-19 travel bubble
Ardern described it as a world-leading move between New Zealand, with just 26 COVID-19 deaths in a population of five million, and Australia with fewer than 1,000 deaths in a population of 25 million.
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All Blacks legend Dan Carter retires at 38
The fly-half, who remains the record points-scorer in both Test and Super Rugby, said he was "sad" to call it quits.
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New Zealand ends snap virus lockdown in largest city
The stay-at-home order for the city of almost two million was issued on Sunday after three community cases emerged, the first lockdown in Auckland for almost six months.
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Zero COVID in Europe: Possible or pipe dream?
In Auckland, two million New Zealanders have been confined to their homes since Monday because of three confirmed COVID-19 cases.
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New Zealand's largest city enters lockdown as variants from UK found
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern ordered a three-day lockdown for almost two million Auckland residents from Monday, with schools and non-essential businesses forced to close.
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New Zealand orders largest city Auckland into snap COVID lockdown
The Pacific island nation has been widely praised for its handling of the pandemic, with just 25 deaths in a population of five million.
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New Zealand records first COVID-19 new variant case
The 56-year-old woman, who recently returned from Europe, tested positive on Saturday, 10 days after she completed her compulsory two weeks in isolation.
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New Zealand becomes world number one Test cricket team for the first time
New Zealand thrashed Pakistan in the second Test to become the world's top-ranked team.
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New Zealand draw first blood in Pakistan T20 series
The Black Caps ended on 156 for five with seven balls to spare after losing the toss and being set a target of 154.
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Third New Zealand v West Indies T20 rained off
Only 2.2 overs were bowled at Mount Maunganui before a downpour forced players from the field with the West Indies on 25 for one after losing the toss and being asked to bat.
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New Zealand's Phillips clubs record 46-ball ton against West Indies
Phillips clubbed his century off 46 deliveries, the 10th fastest in the world and one ball faster than the previous New Zealand record held by Colin Munro.
