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Leopard seal delights crowds at Petone Beach

Photographers, dog walkers, parents and their children all stopped to see the wild animal basking in the sun this afternoon.

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Te Arikinui, the Māori Queen, gave her royal address as she marks her second Koroneihana.

Māori Queen delivers speech at second anniversary of coronation

"Rauora is more than recovery. It is revival. It is the full expression of who we are and who we can become," said Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po in her address.

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Review after another patient found dead in Waikato Hospital bathroom

Health New Zealand confirmed the patient's death, saying they "passed away unexpectedly" in the bathroom on a surgical ward in mid-August.

British Airways strands mum and baby in NZ after admitted booking error

Three months earlier, Fleur Lonsdale had booked her flights on British Airways' website, but the ticket that was generated looked strange.

The train driver was reportedly taken to the hospital following the collision captured don CCTV.

Watch: Train smashes through truck on level crossing in Poland

Dramatic CCTV footage captured the moment a passenger train smashed through a truck trailer at a level crossing in Poland.

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Kiwifruit breeder Russel Lowe invented the gold kiwifruit variety at his research facility in Te Puke.

Newsmakers: The kiwifruit pioneer who saved an industry

When New Zealand's kiwifruit industry was on the brink of collapse due to disease, Russell Lowe saved the day with the breed that everyone fell in love with.

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The plane's engine appeared to be on fire.

Qantas plane lands safely in Chch after flames seen from engine on takeoff

In a statement this evening, Qantas confirmed the aircraft had experienced a "suspected engine issue" after takeoff from Queenstown Airport.

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League

Fullback Taine Tuaupiki saves Warriors with hattrick of tries over Sea Eagles

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National Party leader Christopher Luxon alongside his father and son in Botany on Saturday.

Politics

Election hoardings hit the streets as parties ramp up campaigns

With just nine weeks remaining until election day, parties in most parts of the country were now permitted to put up their election hoardings.

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Qantas plane lands safely in Chch after flames seen from engine on takeoff

In a statement this evening, Qantas confirmed the aircraft had experienced a "suspected engine issue" after takeoff from Queenstown Airport.

4:43pm

0:42

League

Fullback Taine Tuaupiki saves Warriors with hattrick of tries over Sea Eagles

4:30pm

Politics

Election hoardings hit the streets as parties ramp up campaigns

With just nine weeks remaining until election day, parties in most parts of the country were now permitted to put up their election hoardings.

6:21pm

4:06

Researchers trial gut-boosting liquid to combat antibiotic over-use

Kiwi kids get seven courses of antibiotics on average before age five, with researchers investigating links to asthma, eczema and diabetes.

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Leopard seal delights crowds at Petone Beach

Photographers, dog walkers, parents and their children all stopped to see the wild animal basking in the sun this afternoon.

5:15pm

0:38

Māori Queen delivers speech at second anniversary of coronation

"Rauora is more than recovery. It is revival. It is the full expression of who we are and who we can become," said Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po in her address.

2:41

Review after another patient found dead in Waikato Hospital bathroom

Health New Zealand confirmed the patient's death, saying they "passed away unexpectedly" in the bathroom on a surgical ward in mid-August.

British Airways strands mum and baby in NZ after admitted booking error

Three months earlier, Fleur Lonsdale had booked her flights on British Airways' website, but the ticket that was generated looked strange.

Watch: Train smashes through truck on level crossing in Poland

Dramatic CCTV footage captured the moment a passenger train smashed through a truck trailer at a level crossing in Poland.

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Lindsay Clancy listens to a witness on video during her murder trial at Plymouth Superior Court in Plymouth, Mass. (Source: Greg Derr/The Patriot Ledger via AP, Pool)

Crime and Justice

From 911 call to mistrial: Here's how the Lindsay Clancy case unfolded

A mistrial was declared in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial after jurors failed to reach a verdict on whether she was criminally responsible for killing her three young children at her home.

Kiribati President Taneti Maamau (file image).

'Disappointing': Kiribati snubbed at Pacific Islands Forum closing

Kiribati has been snubbed at the Pacific Islands Forum closing in Palau, calling it "disappointing" – after also being absent during the Leaders Retreat.

Qantas plane lands safely in Chch after flames seen from engine on takeoff

In a statement this evening, Qantas confirmed the aircraft had experienced a "suspected engine issue" after takeoff from Queenstown Airport.

4:43pm

0:42

League

Fullback Taine Tuaupiki saves Warriors with hattrick of tries over Sea Eagles

4:30pm

Crime and Justice

From 911 call to mistrial: Here's how the Lindsay Clancy case unfolded

A mistrial was declared in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial after jurors failed to reach a verdict on whether she was criminally responsible for killing her three young children at her home.

'Disappointing': Kiribati snubbed at Pacific Islands Forum closing

Kiribati has been snubbed at the Pacific Islands Forum closing in Palau, calling it "disappointing" – after also being absent during the Leaders Retreat.

Politics

Election hoardings hit the streets as parties ramp up campaigns

With just nine weeks remaining until election day, parties in most parts of the country were now permitted to put up their election hoardings.

6:21pm

4:06

Researchers trial gut-boosting liquid to combat antibiotic over-use

Kiwi kids get seven courses of antibiotics on average before age five, with researchers investigating links to asthma, eczema and diabetes.

6:23pm

2:29

Leopard seal delights crowds at Petone Beach

Photographers, dog walkers, parents and their children all stopped to see the wild animal basking in the sun this afternoon.

5:15pm

0:38

Māori Queen delivers speech at second anniversary of coronation

"Rauora is more than recovery. It is revival. It is the full expression of who we are and who we can become," said Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po in her address.

2:41

Review after another patient found dead in Waikato Hospital bathroom

Health New Zealand confirmed the patient's death, saying they "passed away unexpectedly" in the bathroom on a surgical ward in mid-August.

British Airways strands mum and baby in NZ after admitted booking error

Three months earlier, Fleur Lonsdale had booked her flights on British Airways' website, but the ticket that was generated looked strange.

Researchers trial gut-boosting liquid to combat antibiotic over-use

Kiwi kids get seven courses of antibiotics on average before age five, with researchers investigating links to asthma, eczema and diabetes.

6:23pm

2:29

Leopard seal delights crowds at Petone Beach

Photographers, dog walkers, parents and their children all stopped to see the wild animal basking in the sun this afternoon.

5:15pm

0:38

Māori Queen delivers speech at second anniversary of coronation

"Rauora is more than recovery. It is revival. It is the full expression of who we are and who we can become," said Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po in her address.

2:41

Review after another patient found dead in Waikato Hospital bathroom

Health New Zealand confirmed the patient's death, saying they "passed away unexpectedly" in the bathroom on a surgical ward in mid-August.

British Airways strands mum and baby in NZ after admitted booking error

Three months earlier, Fleur Lonsdale had booked her flights on British Airways' website, but the ticket that was generated looked strange.