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Jonah from Tonga among shows removed from NZ Netflix in response to BLM movement
The shows have previously caused controversy, with characters in blackface and brownface.

China accuses Australia of 'chronic racism'
In extraordinary attack, China's state media says Australia's 'chronic' problem worsening.

Why Pete Evans fans are losing it over a $10 Bunnings hat
The controversial chef's followers were more interested in his headgear than his update.

Couple's 'adorable' Cairns holiday offer gets PM's attention
Clarke Gayford shared a cheeky reply along with PM's secretary after holiday offer.

NZ 'drawn into' spy network, says ex-PM Helen Clark
Security expert says 'trying to get out of Five Eyes like trying to get out of the Mafia'.

Drone captures incredible sight of thousands of turtles
Up to 64,000 turtles have been filmed swarming a Queensland island in stunning footage.

Transtasman bubble: Former Kiwi PM pushes for Pacific Islands' inclusion
Calls for the Pacific Islands to be included in the transtasman bubble are getting louder.

Melbourne freeway tragedy: Porsche driver sells home from prison
A million-dollar property owned by jailed Porsche driver has hit the market.

Model's 'terrifying' night with 9 men
Model has detailed "frightening" night she spent with men during a 10-day homeless stint.

Barry Soper: Has clean bill of health come too early for Jacinda?
Comment: Let the election battle begin.

Teens killed in horror Townsville crash identified
Tributes are flowing for four teenagers, as driver is charged with dangerous driving.

Sydney hairdresser jailed for $1m drug conspiracy with Comanchero associates
The Australian-Chinese national was arrested as part of Operation Nova.

'Heroic': Two surfers fought off shark, tried to save mate
Great white shark circled trio of surfers after fatally wounding 60-year-old.

'Haunts you forever': Chilling hospital mistake caught on dad's camera
What this proud dad captured on film would haunt the parents forever.

Surfer killed by shark: Heroic friends tried to fight off attack
Fellow surfers praised for desperate but futile attempts to save him.

'Confronting': Horror crash scene as four teens die in stolen car smash
Four youngsters have died after a suspected stolen car crashed in Queensland.

What went wrong at Sydney protest
Anti-racism protests turned ugly when police were forced to pepper spray Sydneysiders.

Rebel Wilson's busy dating life revealed
'I've been dating everyone from billionaires to the very regular person next door.'

George Floyd death: Australians protest across the country
Organisers of the Sydney protest got a late reprieve and were allowed to rally.

'Do not travel': China warns citizens not to go to Australia because of racism
China is advising its citizens not to travel to protect them from post-coronavirus racism.

Child abuse ring busted in William Tyrrell town - nine arrested, 14 kids saved
Two of the nine men charged linked to the town where toddler William Tyrrell disappeared.

NSW set to ban 'illegal' Black Lives Matter protest
Cops want to ban Sydney protest due to be attended by at least 10,000 people.

Australia to introduce new rules on foreign takeovers with China
Australia's new rules could enrage China at an already tense time for relations.

Official transtasman bubble plan goes to NZ and Aust PMs
An official group's proposal goes to prime ministers and could swing into place quickly

Official transtasman bubble plan goes to NZ and Aussie PMs
A group of experts has lodged a comprehensive blueprint for the resumption of safe travel.

How NZ's Covid-19 death rate stacks up versus the world
Australia and NZ have the lowest Covid death rates in the OECD.

First flights in July? Transtasman bubble plans hit turbulence
Business groups' transtasman bubble plan 'curious' says official group.

Australia police reject comparison to US over teen's arrest
Protests against US death focus attention to Australia's treatment of indigenous people.

Mike Hosking: Australia showing us how to deal with Covid crisis
COMMENT: The Government's Covid approach is leading us towards economic crisis.