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- Covid-19: New Zealand reports 14 new cases, no deaths - The Ministry of Health has reported 14 new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand, with no deaths.
- Auckland's Alert Level 3 lockdown extended by two weeks - The Auckland region will remain in Alert Level 3 lockdown for another two weeks, with the rest of the country at Alert Level 2.
- New Zealand's economy grows 2.8% in Q2, beating expectations - New Zealand's economy grew 2.8% in the second quarter, beating expectations and showing resilience in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Police investigate after man found dead in Auckland's CBD - Police are investigating after a man was found dead in Auckland's CBD on Tuesday morning.
- Wellington's Te Papa Museum reopens after Covid-19 lockdown - Wellington's Te Papa Museum has reopened to the public after a two-week lockdown due to Covid-19.
National News
- National Party leader Judith Collins says she's 'not going anywhere' - National Party leader Judith Collins has dismissed speculation that she may be replaced, saying she's "not going anywhere".
- Labour Party's David Parker says National's economic plan is 'riddled with holes' - Labour Party's David Parker has attacked National's economic plan, saying it's "riddled with holes" and would lead to higher debt and lower living standards.
- New Zealand's climate change minister says country is 'on track' to meet Paris Agreement targets - Climate Change Minister James Shaw says New Zealand is "on track" to meet its Paris Agreement targets, despite criticism from some quarters.
- Wellington's Wellington International Airport to undergo $100 million upgrade - Wellington International Airport is set to undergo a $100 million upgrade, including the construction of a new terminal building.
- Auckland's SkyCity Convention Centre to host major international conference - Auckland's SkyCity Convention Centre will host a major international conference on sustainable development in 2023.
Sports News
- Black Caps to play three T20 matches against Pakistan in Dubai - The Black Caps will play three T20 matches against Pakistan in Dubai in November.
- All Blacks to play two tests against Argentina in Argentina - The All Blacks will play two tests against Argentina in Argentina in October.
- New Zealand's netball team to play three matches against England in England - New Zealand's netball team will play three matches against England in England in October.
- Auckland's Warriors to play two NRL matches against South Sydney Rabbitohs - The Warriors will play two NRL matches against the South Sydney Rabbitohs in Auckland in October.
- Wellington's Phoenix to play two A-League matches against Melbourne City - The Phoenix will play two A-League matches against Melbourne City in Wellington in October.
World News
- US President Joe Biden says he's 'confident' in Afghanistan's government - US President Joe Biden has expressed confidence in Afghanistan's government, despite concerns over its ability to withstand a Taliban insurgency.
- UK and EU reach agreement on post-Brexit trade deal - The UK and EU have reached an agreement on a post-Brexit trade deal, which will see the UK leave the EU's single market and customs union.
- China's President Xi Jinping says country is 'confident' in its economic growth - China's President Xi Jinping has expressed confidence in the country's economic growth, despite concerns over its slowing economy.
- Russia's President Vladimir Putin says country is 'prepared' for any US sanctions - Russia's President Vladimir Putin has said the country is "prepared" for any US sanctions, amid tensions over Ukraine and election interference.
- India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi says country is 'committed' to climate change action - India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the country is "committed" to climate change action, despite concerns over its high carbon emissions.