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Winston Peters delivered his major address at the party conference on Sunday.

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"These changes reflect that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success."

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Ireland fans sing loudly through All Blacks haka

"Kiwis are quieter. We don't mind a party - but we're not as boisterous."

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Chinese propaganda chief demands world respect sovereignty

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Huang Kunming told other countries to stop their "Cold War thinking" and respect China's right to cyberspace censorship.

Japanese fans lining up ahead of their quarter-final against South Africa.

Japanese rugby fans queue for hours ahead of quarter-final

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The Brave Blossoms take on South Africa in the biggest match in their Rugby World Cup history.

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RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019
Michael Cheika
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Japanese fans lining up ahead of their quarter-final against South Africa.
Japanese rugby fans queue for hours ahead of quarter-final
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Warren Gatland, Welsh coach.
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Matt Todd, All Blacks flanker
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Japan add salt to Wallabies' wounds
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The All Blacks made a statement by thumping Ireland in the RWC quarter-final on Saturday.
Ireland fans sing loudly through All Blacks haka
Aaron Smith pays tribute to his son, Luka.
Smith's inspiration behind All Blacks star turn
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen after the win over Ireland.
Hansen credits All Blacks' winning pedigree
England coach Eddie Jones.
'We've not played our best': England coach warns All Blacks
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt reacts to his team's defeat to the All Blacks.
Heartbroken Schmidt says pressure 'consumed' Ireland
Watch: All Blacks make statement by thumping Ireland.
Fans lash out at Spark over quarter-final coverage
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika reacts to Australia's loss to England.
'Cruel world': Cheika erupts after Wallabies defeat
Beauden Barrett after the All Blacks' win over Ireland.
'Love you, Grandad': Beauden's tearful tribute after Ireland win
All Blacks captain Kieran Read. Opinion
Five big things from All Blacks romp over Ireland
Joe Moody had one of his best games for the All Blacks, writes John Day. Opinion
All Blacks v Ireland player ratings
Beauden Barrett with assistant coach Ian Foster. Opinion
Biggest winner emerges from All Blacks win over Ireland
Halfback Aaron Smith celebrates after the All Blacks' win over Ireland.
'They're from another planet' - Media reacts to All Blacks' win
Beauden Barrett and Rob Kearney.
All Blacks make statement by thumping Ireland
Jonny May scored two tries for England.
England smash Wallabies, book Rugby World Cup semi
Bak-san and his wife Rika.
Meet 'Bak-san' - the All Blacks' craziest temporary fan
Aaron Smith celebrates after scoring the opening try.
The Cup 19: New Zealand v Ireland
Patrick Gower in the fan zone.
'It's on': Patrick Gower invades fan zone before All Blacks match
England No.12 is tackled by Michael Hooper.
The Cup 19: England v Australia
Ireland players ahead of their match against Samoa
Punter's massive bet on All Blacks decimating Ireland's RWC campaign
Michael Hooper and David Pocock at the Wallabies' captains run.
Hooper braced for physical World Cup battle against England
Ireland players ahead of their match against Samoa.
'We can create history': Ireland out to break quarter-final curse
Jamie Joseph watches on at Japan training.
Japan out to rewrite Rugby World Cup history
Halfback Aaron Smith against England in 2018.
England to host All Blacks at Twickenham
All Blacks centre Jack Goodhue.
Why Goodhue vows to keep dodgy mullet
All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor.
Taylor calls on past memories as motivation against Ireland
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The Cup 19: Have NZ picked optimal midfield combo?
William Tupou.
Japan make one change ahead of South Africa quarter-final
Jonathan Davies.
Wales full-strength for quarter-final
Schmidt and Hansen before last year's test in Dublin.
End of an era for Hansen or Schmidt
Watch: "This is the real deal," says All Blacks captain Kieran Read.
Where to watch the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals in NZ
Codie Taylor performs the haka against the Springbok.
Taylor defends haka for Ireland quarter-final
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus.
Springboks at full strength for Japan
Teenager Jordan Petaia during Wallabies training.
Wallabies back Petaia to shine against England
Irish fans in the Air New Zealand 'safety video'.
'You may be in for turbulence': Air NZ's 'safety tips' for Irish rugby fans
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt.
Ireland have lost element of surprise - Schmidt
Lienert-Brown and Williams.
Hansen explains All Blacks quarter-final picks
Jones with Ford and Farrell.
Jones reveals selection surprise for England RWC quarter-final
Retallick.
Retallick returns for All Blacks quarter-final
Jordan Petaia scores against Uruguay.
Wallabies to drop O'Connor against England
Newshub's John Day is predicting Brodie Retallick will start against Ireland.
To Retallick or not to Retallick? All Blacks to gamble on star lock
Japan players celebrate their win over Scotland at the Rugby World Cup.
A team in unity: Japan's bid to win the World Cup
Dublin , Ireland - 17 November 2018; Beauden Barrett of New Zealand walks out alongside Jonathan Sexton of Ireland, left, prior to the Guinness Series International match between Ireland and New Zealand at Aviva Stadium, Dublin. (Photo By Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images)
'Laborious' Ireland no match for All Blacks - Justin Marshall
Cheika.
Cheika's moment of truth
Ardie Savea, Kotaro Matsushima, and referee Pascal Gauzere wielding a card. Opinion
Newshub Roundtable: Rugby World Cup mid-tournament report card
Dane Coles, All Blacks hooker.
World Cup stakes wipe slate for Dane Coles
Because it matters
Image: Mark Mitchell with his police dog Czar (left) and with wife Peggy Bourne-Mitchell (right) Watch: Mitchell on prisons, his past and common ground with Andrew Little.
How suicide and a samurai sword attack influenced Mark Mitchell's political career
Watch: Hannah Tamaki wants to pay refugees not to come to New Zealand.
Hannah Tamaki shares fake image of Shane Jones shooting a Muslim woman
Watch: Jacinda Ardern and Golriz Ghahraman have opposing views on a new anti-terrorist law.
PM rejects Green MP's description of anti-terrorist law as 'dog-whistling'
The news was announced on Friday.
Hundreds of jobs on the line as Three's future up in the air
Michael Spensley didn't die, but his wife of 23 years, Elaine Spensley, did. Exclusive
'I don't think justice has been served' - daughter of suicide pact victim
Watch: Climate change marchers are asked for their thoughts on climate change.
Expert slams Collins over 'complacent attitude' in climate change rant
Watch: Labour has come under fire from its allies.
Labour under fire from 'frustrated' unions calling for fair pay agreements
Watch: Mitchell Alexander speaks to The AM Show about the residency approval.
Minister granted residency to repeat drink driver
Watch: Pharmac proposed funding IUDs in September. In Depth
Explainer: How do the Pharmac-funded contraceptives Mirena and Jaydess work?
Watch: Newshub polled voters on the Government's housing progress.
Voters not satisfied with Government's progress on housing - poll
Watch: There are calls for improved legislation surrounding intimate partner stalking. Exclusive
Women being stalked by ex-partners want better protection from the law
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Man-Child episode 4: Baby loss
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MONEY
In 2017, The AM Show asked an expert what Bitcoin actually is.
Fears Facebook's 'Libra' currency will threaten world economy
Watch: Hundreds of jobs are on the line as future of MediaWorks' TV business Three is up in the air.
Opinion: What sets Three apart from the competition
Watch: Are you in New Zealand's luckiest Lotto region?
Lotto's first division won again
Watch: Hundreds of jobs on the line as future of MediaWorks' TV business Three up in the air.
Kris Faafoi isn't ruling out Govt purchase of Three
Pinnacle Life
When buying a house, are you under-insured?
Watch: Two winners share $38 million Powerball jackpot
NZ's latest Lotto winners come forward
Richardson gave his thoughts on The AM Show.
'Shut it': Richardson unleashes on 'bitching' young people
Gareth Kiernan on The AM Show.
Trump's trade war: 'Not a lot we can do', economist says
Watch: A conversation between former Prime Minister Helen Clark and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
Senior management roles still dominated by white men - report
Shamubeel Eaqub explains.
Why 'zombie towns' are appearing all over NZ
Watch: Audio of the scam call and video of Martin Cocker on The AM Show
Listen: What happens when you call out a phone scammer
Watch: The Government is awash with cash, recording a surplus of $5.5 billion.
How to spend a surplus without bankrupting the country
Watch: Kiwis dream big as Lotto's mouth-watering draw looms.
'Think carefully': Lotto's advice on who to trust after $38m win
Watch: Kiwis dream big as Lotto's mouth-watering draw looms. Opinion
Buying a Lotto ticket is useless, even when the prize is huge
Watch: Kiwis dream big as Lotto's mouth-watering draw looms.
Problem Gambling Foundation issues warning ahead of $38m Lotto draw
Latest REINZ figures indicate glimmer of hope for Auckland property values
Latest REINZ figures indicate glimmer of hope for Auckland property values
Commissioner floats idea of investment properties qualifying for first-home withdrawals
Could KiwiSaver help more first-home buyers get onto the property ladder?
Five ways to slash your grocery bill
Five ways to slash your grocery bill
Cameron Bagrie on The AM Show.
Praise for Reserve Bank Governor's 'not deadly dull and boring' approach
Watch: Kiwis dream big as Lotto's mouth-watering draw looms.
Lotto: Powerball jackpots to second-biggest prize in history
Watch: Kiwis dream big as Lotto's mouth-watering draw looms
Huge $32 million Powerball drawn
Greg Foran will take over from Christopher Luxon.
Air NZ union members wary of new CEO
Over 71,000 job vacancies in Wellington last quarter.
A ray of sunshine for Wellington job-hunters despite unsettled outlook
Revealed: The top ten most investable vinyls world-wide
Revealed: The top 10 most investable vinyls world-wide
Watch: Are you in New Zealand's luckiest Lotto region?
The Lotto number being drawn twice as much as it should
The odds of winning Powerball are one in 38 million.
Revealed: The luckiest Lotto Powerball number
Watch: Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell says those with money in KiwiSaver shouldn't "mess" with their accounts.
Government gatekeeper shocked over skyrocketing KiwiSaver fees
The man texted his boss saying he was sick. He was told to harden up.
'Harden up or no more job': Roofing firm fined for firing sick worker
Sinelle Fernandez discusses the data on The AM Show.
Revealed: The cost of e-scooter accidents
Watch: A report on the 2019 IPCC climate change report.
Activists call on All Blacks to drop sponsor AIG
Frances Cook spoke to The Project.
Is your money situation a financial mess?
The computer belonged to an external provider.
Computer with confidential files stolen from Commerce Commission
Watch: The high profile electric car company set up shop in New Zealand last year.
Customised Tesla horns unveiled, including fart and goat sounds
Capital in the Twenty-First Century is a film about the difference in equality between the rich and the poor.
Capital in the 21st Century: Film says political system hasn't dealt with the capital crisis
ANZ profits to be cut by $A559m in the second-half of 2019
ANZ takes a hit for customer remediation charges
Watch: Sam Stubbs discusses raising the retirement age.
Tax high-earning pensioners more - Retirement Commissioner
TVNZ ceo gets a big pay rise.
TVNZ boss gets big payrise
Wellington property prices: which areas had the highest jumps?
The top 5 Wellington property hot-spots
The Flintstones house
Mt Roskill's 'disaster' Flintstones house up for sale
$28 million will be up for grabs on Wednesday.
Lotto: Did the staggering $25 million finally go?
Are you a winner?
Lotto: Saturday's winning numbers revealed
House key on a house shaped keychain resting on wooden floorboards concept for real estate, moving home or renting property
The country’s lowest cost home loans
RBNZ has asked for two reports from ANZ.
Sir John Key may be forced to resign from banking role
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The challenges Kiwi businesses are facing
A multi-ethnic group of elementary age children are running up the grass field to try and gain control of the soccer ball. It is a beautiful sunny day outside.
How to entertain your kids on a budget
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The perils of joint ownership
Watch: Cheap fuel prices have hit the South Island.
Cheap petrol hits the South Island
Sir Roger Douglas.
Is GST still fit for purpose?
Kathmandu set to take over iconic surf equipment and apparel brand Rip Curl.
Kathmandu to ride wave of success with Rip Curl takeover
New BNZ-backed loan scheme to provide affordable finance.
New BNZ bank-backed scheme aims to rid Otago of loan sharks

Travel

Scientists undertook tests on passengers to see how the long flight affected their bodies.

Qantas' attempt at the world's longest route touches down in Sydney
The 3 best places in Portugal you must holiday to.

Why Portugal is Europe's most underrated travel destination
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Holiday experiences only a Lotto winner could afford
Sport
Corey Webster.
Breakers slump to second-straight loss
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Maria Folau shoots for the Silver Ferns against Australia.
Silver Ferns snatch Constellation Cup lead in nailbiter
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Scott Mclaughlin celebrates his Bathurst 1000 win
McLaughlin's Bathurst win stands
Jamayne Isaako scores for the Kiwis.
Issako stakes claim for Kiwis test return
Gina Crampton in action for the Silver Ferns. Live
Constellation Cup: Silver Ferns v Australia, third test - As it happened
Chris Wood talks to referee Chris Kavanagh before the goal is disallowed.
Video cancels out Wood EPL goal
Kiwi Ferns celebrate their World Cup Nines win over Australia.
Kiwi Ferns upset Aussies for women's nines crown
Trent Renata.
Wellington beat Cantabs to march into final
Pouri Rakete-Stones.
Hawke's Bay edge Otago in extra-time thriller
Tumua Manu dives, but no try.
Tasman edge champions to host Mitre 10 Cup final
Lifestyle
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt reacts to his team's defeat to the All Blacks.
Guinness 'officially done with the colour black'
woman getting facial at spa
The three facials you need to get your glow back for summer
WATCH: Should you make a habit of living mindfully?
Children should pray instead of practising yoga, warns Catholic bishop
Watch: Is 2019 the year of the vegan?
McDonald's serves Wellington bar cease and desist over vegan burger name
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Johnson & Johnson recalls asbestos-contaminated baby powder
Have you tried their food?
Is this New Zealand's best Mexican restaurant?
women walking and shopping
Where to shop, eat and play this weekend
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Watch: Mark Richardson had something to say about Lotto winners and their tales of hardship.
Mark Richardson targets poor people in startling Lotto claim
Watch: The dog has made waves online for its Minecraft hobby.
Auckland labradoodle stuns the world with Minecraft talent
Entertainment
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Ride Like A Girl: An emotional ride on and off the field
Watch: Snoop Dogg depicted shooting US President Donald Trump in the music video for his song Lavender (Nightfall Remix).
Snoop Dogg employs full-time 'blunt roller'
Image: Park Rd pictured with cast members from American Idiot. Watch: How to be an American Idiot with the cast of the musical.
Teens' 'inspiring' visit to American Idiot musical
Watch: Meghan Markle speaks to ITV.
Meghan Markle on the brink of tears
Cowboy Bebop: First Netflix original series to be filmed in New Zealand.
Netflix show production in Auckland shut down
Why are people flocking to this old mansion filled with dead animals?
Why are people flocking to this old mansion filled with dead animals?
Some of the things on sale at Banksy's new shop.
How to get your hands on a Banksy for just $20
Logan Paul and Henessey Griffiths.
Meet the Dunedin woman who wrote her dissertation about YouTuber Logan Paul
Watch: Tense scenes at the final dinner party.
'What was he thinking?' Vicky from MAFS responds to James' shocking insult
Anna and Jordan's wedding day.
MAFS NZ: Anna and Jordan announce 'heartbreaking' split

RURAL

Cutting emissions is a big issue for the farming sector.

Methane reducing cattle feed a step closer
The workplace accident happened in a horticultural area of Napier.

One dead after workplace accident in rural Hawke's Bay
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New Zealand rallied from six goals down to edge Australia in Sydney.
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Scott Mclaughlin celebrates his Bathurst 1000 win

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But his team and teammate didn't escape punishment.

The All Blacks made a statement by thumping Ireland in the RWC quarter-final on Saturday.

Ireland fans sing loudly through All Blacks haka

"Kiwis are quieter. We don't mind a party - but we're not as boisterous."