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Alt-right and 'Antifa' face off during large protest in US state of Oregon

Two previous events ended in bloody fistfights and riots, and one counter-protester was sent to the hospital with a skull fracture.

North America •

'He's behind a Rolls Royce pack' - Crusaders coach on Richie Mo’unga’s stellar final performance

Scott Robertson said his No.10 played exceptionally and admitted the forwards were on another level against the Lions.

Crusaders •

Two people critically injured after car crash in Wellington

The driver was speeding on Titahi Bay Road in Porirua last night when they lost control and hit a tree.

Accidents •

'He's always playing with his hair' - Sam Whitelock on Crusaders' coach unique coaching style

Whitelock praised Scott Robertson for his ability to lift the players.

Crusaders •

Sir Patrick Stewart to reprise his role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in new Star Trek series

Sir Patrick, 78, was renowned for his role the Star Trek: The Next Generation, and has not played a part in a Star Trek production since 2002's 'Star Trek: Nemesis'.

Television •

NZ-born all-rounder Ben Stokes traps Virat Kohli after superb bowling as England beats India in first Test

Stokes took the key wicket of Kohli and finished on 4-40 as England dismissed India for 162 to win the first Test by 31-runs.

'It's a blessing' - Departing Crusaders winger Seta Tamanivalu on making move from Chiefs

Tamanivalu says the team environment and ‘brotherhood’ made him feel at home with the Crusaders.

Crusaders •

Trump says US trade tarriffs are 'working far better than anyone ever anticipated'

He predicted the US market will "go up dramatically" after the "horrible Trade Deals" are renegotiated.

North America •

More than 100 students hurt during violent standoffs with police in Bangladesh, hospital says - but police deny anything happened

Students have been protesting for better road safety since last week, when two teens were killed by a bus in a city known for dangerous transport.

Asia •

Australian farmers offered help as destructive drought continues to bite

Farmers will receive immediate additional financial support to help them and their communities.

Environment •

In case of emergency: Children map community using Lego and Minecraft

Researcher Nickola Loodin said she has been investigating how to include children in disaster planning.

Hawkes Bay •

Watch: The moment a drone-mounted bomb interrupted Venezuela president's speech

Maduro is safe and unharmed but seven other people were injured during the attack.

Central And South America •

Minister of Agriculture urges beekeepers to help protect our bees

Damien O’Connor asks beekeepers to complete a survey to keep our hard-working bees safe.

Road blocked in Auckland after serious crash leaves two people trapped

The road is blocked and cordons are in place at Kiwitahi Road and Waimauku Station Road.

Accidents •

Police investigating suspected drive-by shooting in Dunedin this morning

Shots were believed to have been fired from a passing vehicle on Surrey Street at 6am this morning.

Crime And Justice •

'It's our role to examine our society' - Sunday host Miriama Kamo rejects calls to shy away from story on alt-right pair

Kamo, who fronts the TVNZ current affairs show, said there have been calls for Sunday to be boycotted, with some saying the views of the pair should not be given such a prominent platform.

Politics •

Liquor and tobacco stolen in two robberies in Manawatu-Wanganui region

The dairy was approached at 8:20pm and liquor store at 9:15pm last night.

Crime And Justice •

Long-serving Wellington city councillor Bryan Pepperell dies aged 65

Bryan was the southern ward councillor between 1995 and 2013 and came second to Kerry Prendergast in the mayoralty race in 2004.

Politics •

'I've worked hard to get here' - Richie Mo'unga details transformation into world class first-five

Mo'unga is in contention for the All Blacks' No.10 jersey after being a shining light for the Crusaders this season.

Crusaders •

'Having real pride in my performance' - Richie Mo'unga relishing being Crusaders' big game player

The first-five was man of the match in the Crusaders' final win last night.

Crusaders •

Rescuers unable to re-float two stranded whales at high tide on Northland beach

Around 100 people were attempting to rescue the two 10 to 12 metre Humpback whales.

Animals •

DOC keeping an open mind on cause of death for over 40 fur seals found washed up in Canterbury

Staff believe the seals had been dead for two or three weeks.

Christchurch And Canterbury •

Angelina Jolie's divorce lawyer is on the verge of quitting because she has become too 'venomous'

Custody battle for their six children has become 'extremely hostile'

A 13-year-old male has been referred to youth aid in relation to assaults in the Waikato Hospital carpark

Two indecent assaults occurred in staff carpark on Friday afternoon.

Crime And Justice •

Simon Bridges still struggling to cut through with voters, latest 1 News Colmar Brunton poll shows

Winston Peters enjoying a boost after his stint as acting prime minister.

Politics •

Five Hamilton teens arrested over stolen vehicle, attempted robbery and fleeing police

The group also allegedly stole fuel from a Waikato petrol station.

Crime And Justice •

Military veterans with PTSD say government should do more to support them

Veterans are struggling with the disorder years after serving.

Politics •

Wellington footballer dies at halftime of club match

North Wellington Onslows captain Tim Robertson died of a suspected heart attack yesterday.

Mental health inquiry head wants to honour the submissions

The inquiry has heard from thousands about the lack of mental health services across NZ.

Health •

Goodsorts: New Plymouth woman started playground for autistic children

Theresa Thongi has been running a playground for autistic children for four years.

Good Sorts •

1080 protester knew man who hit him with quad bike

The man who was run over by a quad bike in a 1080 protest in Westland says he's shocked by the driver's actions because he knew him.

Aquatic police chase on River Thames likened to a James Bond movie

Marine policing unit gave chase after spotting four jet skis speeding through London.

UK And Europe •

Mother's desperate attempts to save her choking toddler's life caught on CCTV

Two police officers saw the incident at a food court and saved the day.

North America •

New Zealand Ambassador to the US finishing in his role at the end of the year

Former cabinet minister Tim Groser chose not to seek an extension at the end of his three-year term.

Politics •

Free speech or hate speech? Both sides of the debate sparked by the appearance of alt-right Canadian speakers Lauren Southern and Stefan Molyneux

For many, their views amount to hate speech but for others, they're champions of free speech.

Politics •

Auckland highway closes for several hours after horror crash west of the city

Two cars were involved in a head-on collision on a notorious stretch of State Highway 16.

Accidents •
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