With his Olympic dream on the horizon next year Nyika gained approval from the New Zealand Olympic Committee and Boxing NZ to make his pro debut.
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Dr Ashley Bloomfield and Hon. Chris Hipkins update on the latest about a probably COVID-19 case in the community in Northland.
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Free public art tours in Hastings. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Car Fire on motorway just south of waterview tunnel. Video / NZ Herald
Broadcasting legend Larry King dies after Covid-19 battle. Video / AP
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Dog spends days waiting for owner outside hospital. Video / The Telegraph
The $500,000 kitchen gadget that makes your dinner. Video / Moley
Belly dancer Aida Oryantal who is following her mother in the tradition. Her mother was a dancer in Iran but had to practice underground because it is illegal there.
Willow Park School head teacher Theresa Kinloch is working with kids in her class using the new phonics-based reading books being produced by the Ministry of Education. Video / Dean Purcell
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Esme Pfaff owner of Ahipao Cafe, Retail store and Open Knitwear Workshop on Waiheke Island. Video / Dean Purcell
School teachers from all over the country are taking part in the School to Skies educational internship at RNZAF Base Whenuapai. Video / Dean Purcell
Classic Flyers will be celebrating its 15th anniversary at the weekend.
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Oranga Tamariki boss Grainne Moss has resigned, a move that comes after scrutiny and criticism of the organisation and the refusal of new Children Minister Kelvin Davis to express confidence in her.
Has New Zealand's happiest road worker been found in Kaikōura? Video / Supplied
Future looks bright for Whanganui opera. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Discover More of New Zealand Episode Two. Video / Kelly Hunt
Independent director and Chairman of Air New Zealand Dame Therese Walsh talks the ‘heartbreaking’ loss of over 4000 staff and the road ahead for the airline. Video / Annaleise Shortland
Discover More of New Zealand Episode One. Video / Kelly Hunt
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Watch: Car reverses into Browns Bay flat. Video / Provided
Air New Zealand's Chief Operating Officer on first quarantine-free flight landing in Auckland. / Brett Phibbs
Security bollards will be installed near Christchurch's busiest bar and restaurant areas, but are they necessary? Video / ZB
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Eagle ray pups born at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium. Video / Sea Life
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