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Top Stories

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

  1. 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".
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

  1. 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.
  2. All Blacks to play two tests against Argentina in Argentina - The All Blacks will play two tests against Argentina in Argentina in October.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.