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News in 90 Seconds August 18

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The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Trump’s new threat to the Middle East, and Kiwis behaving badly. (Source: 1News)

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Trump’s new threat to the Middle East, and Kiwis behaving badly.

Donald Trump's reportedly threatened to attack Oman if it reaches a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

A dramatic animation of temperature changes across the Pacific has captured the change to what could be the most powerful El Niño ever.

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Opening statements have begun at the trial for the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur.

A group of unruly tourists on a Hong Kong train are going viral on social media for their bad behaviour, including swinging on the train's handrails and yelling "Kiwis!", "New Zealand", and "you're all losers" at fellow commuters.

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Elle Chrisp, David Dingwall and their two children.

Kmart to pay Chch parents $15k after asbestos found in play sand

The Disputes Tribunal found that the play sand purchased by the family was unsafe, not fit for purpose and not of acceptable quality under the Consumer Guarantees Act.

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Kyla Te Wano Greensill's parents said she did not have all the symptoms commonly associated with meningococcal disease.Photo credit:

'Trust your instincts': Parents share story of daughter's meningococcal death

The family of the young woman who died of meningococcal disease said she did not have some of the symptoms associated with the illness and had "deteriorated rapidly".

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Senior woman using walker at home stock photo.

Aged-care report calls for major systemic reform - but at what cost?

Associate Minister of Health Casey Costello said "there's no denying there's a significant price tag attached" to the report's recommendations.

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One seller said the orders were for non-fiction books published before the 1990s.

NZ bookstores receive bulk orders suspected of being used to train AI

One seller said the orders were for non-fiction books published before the 1990s.

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Doctors warn the flu season could now stretch well into spring.

Flu season could stretch into spring as late surge hits schools

At Auckland's Point Chevalier School, about 100 students were absent on a single day last week.

7:30pm

2:20

Prime Minister says, if re-elected, he’d have a referendum to test support for continuing the electoral system. 

Most Kiwis still back MMP despite Luxon stance - new poll

"Maybe even a little surprised that support for change is as low as it is," one expert in electoral systems says.

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'Be quiet': Trump snaps at reporter over Kim Jong Un question

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The President called the reporter a "boisterous person" after facing questions about his decision to scale back military exercises with South Korea.

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Kmart to pay Chch parents $15k after asbestos found in play sand

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Elle Chrisp, David Dingwall and their two children.

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News in 90 Seconds August 18

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'Trust your instincts': Parents share story of daughter's meningococcal death

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Kyla Te Wano Greensill's parents said she did not have all the symptoms commonly associated with meningococcal disease.Photo credit:

8:10am

Erasmus fires back at All Blacks' 'slow game' claims ahead of Test

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South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus plays with the ball prior to a rugby test match between Argentina and South Africa in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

7:45am

Bonnie Tyler farewelled with beautiful rendition of hit song

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The Grammy-nominated pop star, beloved for her 1983 chart-topping power ballad Total Eclipse of the Heart, died last month in a hospital in Portugal at 75.
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