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The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including news about a New Zealander on the virus stricken cruise ship, and Sir David Attenborough speaks about his 100th birthday. (Source: 1News)

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including news about a New Zealander on the virus-stricken cruise ship, and Sir David Attenborough speaks about his 100th birthday.

A New Zealander disembarked a virus stricken cruise ship, days before the outbreak was confirmed.

A man's been arrested after an alleged threat to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

Metservice is warning people to stay alert amid forecast bad weather.

Sir David Attenborough has released an audio message to mark his 100th birthday.

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This year's cohort will be the final one in which students will be eligible for fees-free support, Finance Minister Nicola Willis confirmed.

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