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Fiordland corals used as measure of past climate change
Scientists are testing Fiordland's black corals against heat waves in the lab to see if they can survive the effects of climate change.

Donald Trump taking office in pictures
Trump has taken his place as the 47th United States President.

Watch: Elon Musk’s ‘odd-looking’ salute at inauguration rally
The Tesla CEO and “first buddy” made an unusual salute after speaking about landing a man on Mars.

Second air service in the wings for CNMI
A second inter-island airline is close to being set up in the Northern Mariana Islands.

Vanuatu faces possible return to all-male parliament after snap election
Unofficial counting indicated most incumbent MPs have been reelected but with some high-profile departures.

Live: Homes lose power as high winds, rain batter upper North Island
More than 1300 homes are without power and heavy rain is expected for Auckland, Coromandel and Tai Rawhiti.

Donald Trump claims America split the atom in inauguration speech, but it didn't
A New Zealander's work seems to have crept in the US president's list of American achievements.

Two for Templeton in Mazda Racing Series at Hampton Downs
Canterbury racer nabs another win in one-make series.

'Tank', 'train' & 'monster' - the rise of Man City signing Khusanov
Abdukodir Khusanov's Ł33.6m move from Lens to Manchester City exemplifies the footballing rise of Uzbekistan.

President Trump Is back
Newscast, Americast, Ukrainecast and The Global Story join forces to dissect Trump’s speech.

Zulu king's first wife fails to halt third marriage
King Misuzulu is embroiled in a row over whether a planned marriage to a new wife can go ahead.

'The hostages meant I got out': Freed Palestinian prisoner welcomes Gaza deal
Bushra al-Tawil, a 32-year-old journalist, has been freed as part of the first stage of the ceasefire agreement.

Djokovic responds to broadcaster’s apology, security bolstered after backlash
The broadcaster’s comments that upset him were labelled “insulting and offensive” and extra security has been arranged for his next Australian Open match.

More surgery needed for Kiwi woman set on fire in Australia
Destiny Otton-Rakuraku, 34, was allegedly doused in petrol and set on fire by her ex-partner over the weekend.

Woman held on suspicion of stalking Joey Essex
The woman was held by police in Cheshire following allegations regarding the Only Way is Essex star.

'It's just asking for trouble' - proposal to limit dog walkers
Auckland dog walkers are split on a council proposal that would limit the number of dogs they can walk at once.

Nelson Mayor responds to Donald Trump's claim America split the atom in speech
A New Zealander's work seems to have crept in the US president's list of American achievements.

Rescuers work to keep stranded whales alive, one pod refloated overnight
One of two pods of pilot whales stranded over the weekend remain on Puponga Beach near Pakawau, as rescuers await high tide at 3:30pm today.

Action and penalties aplenty in GT NZ Championship
Porsche aces share wins in Summerset GT New Zealand races at Hampton Downs.

'It's time to accept it - England are nowhere near Australia'
England started the Women's Ashes saying they were "not far away" from catching Australia, but the gulf is only getting bigger, writes Ffion Wynne.

Gaza rebuild will take 'a lot of time', says UN official
Unrwa's Gaza director says rebuilding homes, infrastructure and people's lives will "take an awful lot of time".