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Thousands of buildings no longer deemed earthquake-prone after new law passes unanimously
Thousands of buildings are no longer deemed earthquake-prone after Parliament passed legislation reforming building rules. Source link
Mobility scooter fire sets supermarket facade alight
A mobility scooter has caught fire outside Te Kuiti New World, setting the facade of the supermarket alight. Source link
Infantino’s opponents at FIFA call for $17.5M payments to federations from post-World Cup reserves
UEFA and CONCACAF want to remove Infantino — either before or at the FIFA presidential election next March — after...
Russia begins 3 days of voting in a parliamentary election set to cement the Kremlin’s power
Authorities spread the election over the weekend, ending Sunday, in a bid to boost turnout among the 111 million eligible...
Team New Zealand announce crews for second America’s Cup preliminary regatta
The Naples event, from September 24-27, is the second preliminary regatta in the build-up to the 38th America’s Cup, which...
Tasman host Auckland in round eight NPC action
Follow live coverage of the NPC round 8 clash between Tasman and Auckland. Source link
Car and freight train collide in serious crash
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash involving a car and freight train near Invercargill. Source link
Watch: Truck erupts in sparks as it slides across Christchurch highway
A Christchurch resident was jolted awake by the crash and later watched CCTV showing the truck crossing the centre lanes...
Ryan Fox outguns Rory in excellent BMW PGA Championship opening round
The Kiwi looks right at home in his first event in England since winning the Open Championship. Source link
Family of alleged ‘Putney pusher’ blame police investigation for his death
Brandram had been arrested in June in connection with the notorious 2017 incident in which a jogger pushed a woman...
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