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Slow vaccine rollout being blamed as poorer nations fall behind in battle against Covid-19

Experts are warning the Philippines could face an India-like Covid surge, and Filipino Kiwis are left feeling powerless to do anything but watch from afar.

Asia •

Joseph Parker defeats Derek Chisora by split decision

Parker narrowly won after a 12-round clash in Manchester.

Boxing •

Kiwi beach volleyball brothers have a spike in form ahead of Olympic qualifier

The O'Deas had a strong showing in Cancun recently.

Olympics •

Teachers feel 'very unconfident' teaching maths – Associate Education Minister

New Zealand’s maths results have declined over the last 15 years in international testing.

Education •

Four new Covid-19 cases at the border, none in community

The total number of active cases in New Zealand today is 24.

Coronavirus Pandemic •

Man arrested after critically injured man, 68, dies of his injuries north of Timaru

The man died in Christchurch Hospital yesterday evening.

Christchurch And Canterbury •

Joseph Parker’s career alive after victory over Derek Chisora, but killer instinct still lacking

Parker was unable to put away Chisora, narrowly winning by split decision after 12 rounds.

Boxing •

Old warehouse refitted for mass Auckland Covid vaccination clinic

It comes as the general population vaccination roll out is set to begin in July.

Coronavirus Pandemic •

Kensington Palace releases new photo of Princess Charlotte on her sixth birthday

The portrait was taken by the Duchess of Cambridge.

Royalty •

Kane Williamson given Sunrisers Hyderabad captaincy after franchise dumps David Warner

Sunrisers' poor form has led to the franchise to make the call.

Police seeking public's help after man attacked by group in Gisborne

The man suffered minor injuries after being assaulted on Gladstone Road yesterday.

Crime And Justice •

Dixon, McLaughlin complete Kiwi one-two at IndyCar Texas

It was Dixon's fifth victory at Texas in his career.

Meet the contestants of The Apprentice Aotearoa

The Apprentice Aotearoa premieres on Monday, May 10 at 8.30pm on TVNZ 1.

Television •

Kiwis forking out tens of thousands on fertility treatments to start family - 'There's not good funding'

Andrew Little says there are no plans to bolster funding due to the current pressure on the health sector.

Health •

Nine Customs workers fired after refusing Covid vaccine

The fixed-term staff have been issued a notice terminating their employment early.

Coronavirus Pandemic •

Exclusive: Inside Starship's paediatric intensive care unit

The unit is where some of the sickest children in Aotearoa are treated, but it's critically short of beds.

Health •

Government eyeing up stadiums as large-scale Covid vaccine centres

1 NEWS understands Government ministers are set to meet with large venues like Eden Park in the coming weeks.

Coronavirus Pandemic •

Flights from Perth to New Zealand set to resume tomorrow

The green light however comes with some clauses.

Australia •

Over 200,000 early welfare benefit payments have been paid in last three months, figures show

A welfare advocate says people are paying up to 110 per cent of their income in rent.

Property •

Good Sorts: Meet the New Plymouth vet nurse who's taken in old and sick dogs

For the past five years, Kate Stanley has looked after dogs in their later years.

Animals •

Former Warrior and Kiwi Manu Vatuvei reveals he's the sports star facing meth charges

“In 2019, I was charged with importation, possession and supply of methamphetamine,” he said in the video.

Crime And Justice •

NZ High Commission’s oxygen appeal in Covid-stricken nation leads to local agency's warning

India's Youth Congress said the patient inside was “critically ill” while live-tweeting the delivery of the oxygen, according to NDTV.

Coronavirus Pandemic •
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