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Dad has arms amputated after fireball electric shock from building site steel pole

Jahden Nelson, a dad-of-three young children, was dismantling scaffolding when a steel pole he was holding touched a low-hanging powerline last Tuesday in Auckland, New Zealand

Daily Mirror

Trusting China to give a fair trial sets a worrying precedent for extradition in New Zealand

The government’s willingness to accept reassurances from Beijing reflects political convenience rather than current evidence

The Guardian - AU

Visual artists get copyright payment at auction

Creatives say the symbolism behind the fee is worth more than the bank account boost

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This week's biggest-selling New Zealand books, as recorded by the Nielsen BookScan New Zealand bestseller list and described by Steve Braunias.

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The Government has given up on Covid

In the face of record high autumn deaths and the prospect of another surge in sickness, the Government appears to have no strategy for handling Covid-19.

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Old Zealand teaches New Zealand to use its natural resources fully

The extraordinary story of the cow town of Kalundborg’ tells us how hard it is, how long it takes, and how fully people have to co-operate to create a rewarding circular economy.

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Scotland confirm Autumn Nations Series schedule at BT Murrayfield

SCOTLAND have confirmed their four-Test schedule for this year’s Autumn Nations Series, with Australia, Fiji, New Zealand and Argentina all…

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Rob Key hopes to have England coach in place for first Test of the summer

Key has hit the ground running in his new role as managing director of men’s cricket

The Independent UK

Huge 'self-amputating' fish 12ft long washes up on beach and stuns beachgoers

The fish washed up on Aramoana Beach in Dunedin, New Zealand, on Monday and it is estimated that it was a whopping 12ft long - the unique oarfish can grow up to 26ft in length

Daily Mirror

Stokes starts England Test captaincy by demanding Broad and Anderson return

The Durham all-rounder will lead England’s men in the home series against New Zealand starting at Lord’s on 2 June

The Guardian - UK

IPL 2022: Umran Malik is a 'gem' but should be managed carefully, says Daniel Vettori

NEW DELHI: Describing Sunrisers Hyderabad fast bowler Umran Malik as a "gem", New Zealand bowling great Daniel Vettori says the youngster's raw pace generates anxiety among batters and brings an "X-factor" to the game.

The Times of India

‘It’s like a Ponzi scheme’: New Zealand first homebuyers lean on bank of mum and dad

As housing prices surge, nearly half of Kiwis are relying on parents to get a foothold on the property ladder, eating into their retirement plans and savings

The Guardian - AU

Thomas poised on the eve of swimming greatness

When freestyler Eve Thomas swam a lifetime best to earn her ticket to the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, she surprised her coach - but not her mum, who won gold at the Games 36 years ago.

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Artificial intelligence designs power network for remote Rakiura Stewart Island

Our low population and aged infrastructure pose significant challenges to a zero-carbon power grid.

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A novel approach to stopping floods

Restoring natural ecosystems and tearing down our concrete flood barriers could counterintuitively improve our flood resilience.

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Fifty years of sycophancy to China have left NZ more exposed than protected

At some not-too-distant point New Zealand will have to make an uncomfortable choice between the West and China, writes Peter Dunne

The Independent UK

Minuscule passport damage prevents woman from moving abroad

Toddler’s ‘nibble’ on travel document ruined travel plans

The Independent UK

Quarantine lottery breached rights, New Zealand court rules

During the height of pandemic restrictions, thousands of New Zealanders desperate to return home essentially had to roll the dice month after month as they tried to secure a coveted bed in a quarantine hotel run by the military

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New Zealand High Court finds quarantine allocation system infringed on rights

New Zealand's once lauded COVID-19 response took a hit on Wednesday, when a High Court judge ruled a system used to allocate places in border quarantine facilities infringed on some citizens' right to return home.

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand unveils plan to tackle climate crisis by adapting cities to survive rising seas

Proposals to prepare the country for more floods, massive storms and wildfires include building away from high-risk areas and protecting cultural sites

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A phoenix rises from waste-to-energy ashes

It’s Waimate’s turn in the South Island game of waste-to-energy whack-a-mole

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Threats, phosphate, and poetry

A poet takes on the phosphate trade.

Dublin Live

Ireland's summer tour schedule to face the All Blacks in New Zealand confirmed

New Zealand only recently reopened its borders due to Covid-19

The Independent UK

Ireland confirm three-Test summer tour of New Zealand

The Irish will tour for the first time since Andy Farrell was appointed head coach

Daily Mirror

Mystery car left in airport car park for two years racks up huge £5,000 bill

New Plymouth Airport staff, in New Zealand, finally had enough of a Suzuki Swift that had been parked on site since March 2020 and warned it will be towed if the owner doesn't come forward

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