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EU Parliamentarians in the antipodes
This week on The House we chatted with Seán Kelly, a visiting MP from the European Parliament.

Does this look like a real woman? AI Vogue model raises concerns about beauty standards
The first AI-generated model to appear in the pages of Vogue is seen in an advert for Guess.

‘Too sexy’: Ex-Warriors reporter fights to find out why she was sacked
A late-night phone call made headlines, but a former rugby reporter suspects there was another reason she was sacked.

Weather: MetService issues wind, rain warnings and watches to start week
A front is expected to move east across the country from Monday, bringing heavy rain and strong north to northeast winds, MetService says.

Ozzy Osbourne: From Prince of Darkness to reality TV's favourite dad
The Black Sabbath rocker, who has died aged 76, had a second career as a beloved 2000s reality TV star.

Orange rain warnings as front brings heavy rain and strong winds
The system is expected to move off by mid-week, but not before giving parts of the country a solid soaking.

Music venues to be protected from noise complaints
It will also be easier to open new pubs in disused shops under licensing reforms planned by the government.

World Cup finalists meet in Euro decider, two years after kiss scandal overshadowed Spain’s success
Spain’s triumph at the World Cup was marred by the Luis Rubiales scandal, after the-then head of the Spanish football federation kissed player Jenni Hermoso during the awards ceremony.

Centre completes hat-trick with 50m solo effort as Black Ferns B team stun World Cup-bound side
The Black Ferns XV kicked off their tour to South Africa with a win after centre Kelsey Teneti scored a hat-trick inside the space of 27 minutes.

'Is three-minutes worth your safety?': Drivers urged to slow down this winter
Driving at 105km/h instead of 100km/h for one hour only saves you three minutes and 4 seconds, the Rental Vehicle Association says.

Workmates: American Playboy, Narcos star Matt Whelan explores love and theatre in new NZ film
The Netflix and Go Girls star has also taken up weightlifting.

Search continues for Roy Arbon, drug scam survivor who braved Erebus
The 75-year-old has been missing for four days after failing to return from a walk at Mount Davy.

Calendar Girls strip clubs forced to take down posts about women involved in employment dispute
Seven women are seeking a declaration over their employment status with Calendar Girls.

Canterbury scrub fire contained by FENZ
Three helicopters were brought in to battle the blaze on the Waimakariri riverbank, near the Canterbury town of Sheffield.

Dropped Black Fern fights back to earn World Cup recall: ‘When she’s at her best, she’s world class’
Renee Holmes’ World Cup spot was in jeopardy when she was dropped along with Ruby Tui for the Pacific Four Series in May.

Icy roads cause crashes in Hutt Valley after freezing start to day
The cars were significantly damaged, police say, but no-one was hurt in the crashes.

The make-believe festival boasting Glastonbury headliners planned by a convicted fraudster
James Kenny said The Killers and Wet Leg were playing his festival, but that was never the case.

Funding to councils to be throttled for using too many road cones
The minister of transport says too many councils are still using an outdated guide to using traffic management, leading to quiet streets "covered in road cones".

Pogacar closes in on fourth Tour de France title with one stage to go
The Slovenian cycling star leads the two-time Tour winner Jonas Vingegaard by 4 minutes, 24 seconds.

Nelson’s Le Posh bakery duo escape to Australia amid debt claims
The couple left behind shoes, clothing and a large collection of souvenir 'bells'.