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Boris Johnson turned away from polling station after forgetting ID
New rules requiring photo ID to vote were introduced by Johnson's government.

Winston Peters gives China speech amid legal drama and AUKUS questions
The Foreign Minister spoke about the NZ-China relationship amid lingering questions about the AUKUS security alliance .

Wild Bluff oysters in short supply as rough seas dock boats
In his 20 years in the oyster industry, Graeme Wright can’t recall a start to the season so badly disrupted by wild weather.

Marlborough school upgrades subject to Budget process
Ministry keeping mum on new plan for each school until funding officially signed off.

The big betting Taranaki man surging to international fame
A former farrier has won fans including Kelly Slater by documenting his astonishingly large bets online as he tries to make $1 million playing blackjack.

Vanuatu's Kalsakau resigns, calls for referendum on constitutional amendments postponed
Vanuatu's former prime minister and opposition leader MP Ishmael Kalsakau has stepped down - just two days after he confirmed he was the rightful opposition leader.

Wheelie bins aim to fix Marlborough’s recycling issues
Those tasked with Marlborough's wheelie bin roll-out say they are confident that recycling is no longer going to end up going to landfill.

Apple sees biggest fall in sales for a year
Apple's boss fought back doubts over the firm's future growth.

English cricket rocked by death of 20-year-old spinner
Tributes flow for the promising Worcestershire spin bowler Josh Baker, a former England U19 rep who played for the county’s second team this week.

Couple ‘like a family’ to neighbours in pensioner units
Cooking meals and looking out for the welfare of their neighbours is all in a day’s work for Ken and Jacque Fitton from Auckland.

Live Winston Peters gives China speech amid legal drama and AUKUS questions
The Foreign Minister was speaking at the New Zealand China Council while questions linger about the AUKUS security alliance .

Daniel Anjorin: Marcus Monzo in court over death of schoolboy in Hainault
Marcus Arduini Monzo is remanded in custody after being charged with murdering Daniel Anjorin, 14 in the UK.

Two fishermen missing in Northland recently migrated from India
The spot they were fishing at, known as The Gap, is notorious for its large swells and known among locals as a danger zone.

Climate refugee warning for Timaru
Climate change could cause the district’s population to swell, according to a scientist urging the council to up its resilience planning.

National sports boss urges council to green light proposed hub
Sport New Zealand boss Raelene Castle has urged the New Plymouth District Council to be brave and build the proposed Tuparikino Active Community Hub.

Northern Marianas badminton receives recognition from governing body
The Northern Marianas Badminton Association won Badminton World Federation's BWF Member Association Participation Award during the recent 3rd Annual Member Association Awards held in Chengdu, China.

More exciting than Christmas: Regional NZ gears up for duck shooting season
Farmers were preparing to cull crop-eating ducks off the farm ahead of the opening day for most regions on Saturday.

Seven crashes in three years at same bridge
"I'm going to come up one morning and find someone has died," says Tracy Watson after fixing the same fence seven times.

Horizons freshwater plan delayed
The preparation time for responding to new rules for freshwater management has been extended.

Wheelie bins to fix Marlborough recycling issues
Those tasked with Marlborough’s wheelie bin roll-out are confident recycling will no longer end up going to landfill.