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NZ joins countries planning to recognise Palestinian state
New Zealand, alongside several countires, plan to recognise the state of Palestine ahead of United Nations General Assembly.

Magnitude 8 quake strikes near Russia, NZ assessing tsunami risk
But any tsunami would take 12 hours to reach New Zealand.

Sir Michael Hill and broadcaster Paul Henry’s $8000 watch trade that lasted years
The pair exchanged timepieces on air but it took another public event to get it back.

Tararua local body election: Steve Wallace and Michael Spence join mayoral race
Councillor Steve Wallace and newbie Michael Spence announced their mayoral candidacy.

All Blacks star announces engagement
All Black Will Jordan has announced his engagement to partner Mackenzie Webb.

Guilty: Gloriavale leader Howard Temple pleads guilty to indecency charges
Howard Temple had earlier pleaded not guilty to 24 counts of sexual offending involving girls as young as nine.

Man admits fatally shooting gang member outside Auckland apartment
Anthony Edward Rangi arrived at the Onehunga apartment and was behaving “somewhat erratically” before he was shot dead.

Daniel Nganeko dies in hospital after assault outside rugby club
Daniel Nganeko was punched in the head in what police say was an unprovoked attack.

Harela celebrations focus on environmental sustainability
Hundreds celebrate the Uttarakhand Association of New Zealand's annual Harela festival in Auckland's New Lynn.

Gloriavale leader Howard Temple pleads guilty to indecency charges
Howard Temple had been standing trial in Greymouth, but suddenly changed his pleas on Wednesday.

Bev Priestman joins Wellington Phoenix women as head coach
Her one-year ban ends after Canada’s drone scandal at the Paris Olympics.

Better path needed for new mortgage advisers
Higher qualifications and standards across the board are needed for advisers coming into the mortgage industry, says Matthieu Olo-Whaanga of Tasman Finance Partners.

New Zealand joins countries in latest Gaza statement
It comes after Britian recently announced it will recognise the state of Palestine.

Powerful earthquake strikes off Russia, tsunami watch for parts of the Pacific
The US geological survey has measured a magnitude 8.0 quake 133km south east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia.

Gloriavale leader Howard Temple pleads guilty to indecent assault
Howard Temple changed his plea on the third day of his trial in Greymouth.

Netflix’s Pride and Prejudice remake features diverse cast
Daryl McCormack and Siena Kelly will play Mr Bingley and Caroline.

Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral plans confirmed: Birmingham procession will let fans pay tribute to star
A public procession will pass by Black Sabbath Bridge in Birmingham.

'It's personal': Striking nurse shares her story of losing a loved one in the health system
Naomi Waipouri said she was there for “fair pay, safe staffing, and more resources” in order to support patients, but it was also personal for her.

Two Auckland supermarkets slapped with booze ban
A pop-up message on a self-checkout screen led to two Auckland supermarkets being banned for selling alcohol for 72 hours.

Boy racer legislation introduced to Parliament.
"Kiwis are sick of seeing these idiot drivers putting everyone around them at risk, so we're taking action through a range of much tougher penalties," the Minister says.

South Indian communities celebrate Bonalu in Auckland
The annual festival, which is popular in the Southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, celebrates Hindu goddess Mahakali.