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Watch: Meet the Americans who love Eurovision
US fans of the Eurovision Song Contest gathered in Washington DC to cheer on their favourite European acts.

The 'prince of pop art who was forgotten by his home' city finally gets exhibition
Peter Phillips was key to the pop art movement but his home city of Birmingham hardly noticed.

Soprano Dame Felicity Lott dies aged 79
The British operatic soprano recently told the BBC of her terminal cancer diagnosis.

Warriors lose star halfback to suspected ACL injury early against Broncos
Follow live coverage of the NRL Magic Round clash.

Live NRL: NZ Warriors v Brisbane Broncos at Magic Round
Follow all the NRL action from Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

Two injured after jet ski explodes near Emu Point
Early indications show that the jet ski exploded due to the fuel vapour line catching fire, splitting the craft and causing it to sink.

Once in a Lifetime was more than a concert, it was Christchurch’s rebirth party
The sold-out Once in a Lifetime concert felt like the party celebrating Christchurch’s rebirth.

Eurovision winner Dara had 'doubt and anxiety' about taking part

Helicopter crash kills two in Mt Aspiring National Park
Two people have died following a helicopter crash in Mt Aspiring National Park on Sunday.

Winston Peters unveils KiwiSaver-from-birth NZ First policy, bank takeover plan
The NZ First policies would give newborns a $1000 KiwiSaver start, while combining BNZ and Kiwibank under Crown ownership.

Two dead after Mt Aspiring helicopter crash
Police said reports of the crash came in about 9.50am on Sunday morning.

National to scrap good character assessments for sex offenders at sentencing
The party has announced if re-elected they will scrap good character assessments at sentencing for all sexual crimes.

Lights, camera, Bangaranga: Highlights from Eurovision
Bulgarian singer Dara stormed to victory in the contest, while Ukraine broke the record for the longest note ever sung at Eurovision.

Race Across the World series six winners crowned
The latest series culminated on Thursday with a dash through snow-covered Hatgal in northern Mongolia.

Tactix extend winning run at home to 10 matches in round six of ANZ Premiership
Even with their title-winning squad ravaged in the off-season, the defending champion Tactix have picked up where they left off last season.

'Massive for Raglan' - Waikato town laps up international attention from surf champs
It's surf's up in the small Waikato town as it hosts the New Zealand Surfing Championship, and locals say the town is lapping up the international attention.

'Geek' hangout to tourist draw: Japan's maid cafes

Qantas flight diverted after man bites flight attendant

Bahlsen chief rejects AfD, urges German companies to take a stand

German 'chemical town' fears impact of industrial decline

Highlanders confirm season-ending injury for top All Blacks prospect
Caleb Tangitau suffered an Achilles injury in Friday night’s loss to the Chiefs

NZ First to make Kiwisaver compulsory, buy BNZ back as Peters takes swipes at ‘neo-liberal’ twits
New Zealand First will make Kiwisaver compulsory, include a $1000 cash injection from birth, and will buy back BNZ bank from Australia.

Live: Winston Peters unveils KiwiSaver-from-birth NZ First policy, bank takeover plan
The NZ First policies would give newborns a $1000 KiwiSaver start while combining BNZ and Kiwibank under Crown ownership.

National says it will abolish good character assessments for all sexual offending
Prime Minster Christopher Luxon made the announcement at an event in Hamilton.

Are hot baths or saunas better for you?
A new study suggests a simple soak offers surprisingly powerful health benefits, but is it better than a sauna?