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[ad_1] COMMENTARY: More New Zealanders watched the leaders debate on Tuesday night than are likely to see or hear any other contest in this year’s election. I don’t think any of the candidates have performed very well. But two things stood out for me: There was no thought of blue …

[ad_1] Craig Brown, the former mayor of Whangārei and longtime chairman of the Northland Regional Council, has died. Brown (73) died suddenly in Kellys Bay, Pouto on Thursday after suffering a heart attack. He was staying in a Kellys Bay bach with a partner for a week of fishing, his …

[ad_1] After what seems like a real life, Aotearoa’s most outspoken jock will return to work tomorrow in Abu Dhabi as part of the main event of UFC 253. Israel Adesanya hasn’t thrown a punch in anger since March 7, that’s before the lockdown for anyone whose memory can go …

[ad_1] New Zealand Rugby Chief Mark Robinson remains optimistic about the prospects of bringing home the All Blacks players involved in the Rugby Championship in time for Christmas. On Thursday, this year’s Covid-affected tournament matches were announced by Sanzaar and Rugby Australia (RA) and appeared to have dealt a blow …

[ad_1] The number of coronavirus cases in Europe is increasing and the World Health Organization warns that deaths worldwide could more than double. The UK and France reported their biggest increase in daily coronavirus numbers today as Europe is hit by a second wave. Global deaths have reached 985,302, according …

[ad_1] The city of London where a New Zealand-born police officer was killed in the line of duty is famous for its knife crimes and youth violence. Sergeant Matiu Ratana, known as Matt, was shot and killed in a custody center in Croydon, south London, on Friday morning UK time. …

[ad_1] The family of the “intrepid” Matiu Ratana says they are devastated by his tragic death, as it is also revealed that he helped protect Princess Diana, the queen mother and former prime minister. The hugely popular and respected 54-year-old London police officer also once survived a close-by bombing by …

[ad_1] Auckland’s most iconic building was MIA this morning for many, something one resident described as “strange”. Clouds and mist enveloped the Sky Tower this morning, making the city’s skyline appear to be in the 1980s before Auckland’s icon was built. Gray Lynn resident Nadia Tolich says she generally has …

[ad_1] Potential hurricane force winds have transport authorities on high alert, warning motorists that they can close the Auckland Harbor Bridge on short notice if necessary. The Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency issued the warning when a “weather bomb” accumulates in the Tasman Sea and prepares to launch towards New …

[ad_1] Kylie Jenner was mortified when her sister Kim Kardashian uploaded a photo of them, without Kourtney. The photo is from a long time ago when Kylie looked completely different. “Delete this immediately,” Kylie, 23, told Kim, 39, in the comment section of her Instagram. The photo was taken around …