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Review: Paddington heads into Peru's Amazon in search for Aunt Lucy
Paddington's latest adventure doesn't quite hit the same mark that the unequivocal masterpiece Paddington 2 did, but it still tugs at the heartstrings, Dan Slevin writes.

Obit: Dame Tariana Turia has died
The former Labour Party MP and Te Pati Maori co-founder was recognised for her commitment to Maori.

One dead following crash in Mangere
One person has died following a single vehicle crash on Ihumatao Road on Thursday.

Ward wants Red Roses to emulate Lionesses in 2025
Bristol Bears forward Abbie Ward is full of optimism for 2025 and hopes England can create a legacy by winning the World Cup on home soil.

Rangers condemn incident in which Engels hit by coin
Rangers condemn "in the strongest possible terms" an incident in which Celtic's Arne Engels was struck by a coin during Thursday's Old Firm game.

Ex-Traitors player: 'Beware those who talk too much'
Charlotte Chilton from Warwickshire was on the second series of The Traitors as a "faithful".

New Syrian government's school curriculum changes spark concern
The curriculum will take on a more Islamic slant, with evolution and Big Bang theory dropped from science.

Division, abuse and rates pain: Local politics year in review
A rising tide of abuse, escalating costs and the clash between central and local government - Marika Hill looks back at local politics in 2024.

Generational talents 117 years apart: The story of Gerry Hazlitt and his Konstas connection
Gervys Rignold Hazlitt is practically unknown today, but his story is unique. Here’s the former Test record-holder’s link to young man of the moment Sam Konstas.

The elimination of cervical cancer in NZ is within reach in our lifetime - but not without funding and a plan
After committing to a global plan to eliminate cervical cancer, NZ is lagging behind Australia and other countries in how it manages this preventable disease.

Watch: Shane van Gisbergen tangled up in wild crash at Western Springs
Tempers flared after multiple cars were sent cartwheeling.

One person dead after crash in Mangere on Thursday
Police said the driver and sole occupant was found dead at the scene of the single-vehicle crash.

Man who died in Canterbury workplace incident can now be named
The man who died on Glasseys Rd in Southbridge, Canterbury has been named by police.

England boss Tuchel to watch Spurs v Newcastle
Thomas Tuchel is set to watch Tottenham's Premier League match at home against Newcastle on Saturday - the German's first game since starting his role as England head coach.

The New Orleans Attack
The FBI now believes the attacker was acting alone

Badenoch calls for national inquiry into 'rape gangs'
Alexis Jay, who led a major inquiry into historical child sex abuse, says changes are needed, not more research.

Person in exploded Cybertruck believed to be elite soldier
Las Vegas police said the person found in the burned vehicle is believed to be US Green Beret Matthew Livelsberger.

What CCTV and social media videos reveal about New Orleans attack
BBC Verify’s Jake Horton looks at how the attack in New Orleans unfolded.

Pant can go from stupid to superb, but Bumrah is India’s only weapon
India would want to come out all guns blazing in Sydney but with Jasprit Bumrah their only weapon, the batters need to stand up.

‘That boy will play for Australia’: Sam Konstas’ junior club saw all this coming
The good people at the Kingsgrove Cricket Club, where Sam Konstas emerged as a junior, are as shocked as anyone by the steep ascent of his career. But they’re not surprised.

Ikea receives 800 applications for some roles before Auckland opening
The global retailer is spending $407 million on setting up the store, which is due to open in Sylvia Park towards the end of this year.