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Conservationists turn to AI in battle to save red squirrels
The tech is being used to automatically control the creatures' access to feeders at sites across the UK.

Essential Albums: King Kapisi - Savage Thoughts
Hip-hop is a musical form invented by African-Americans, and yet here is a version that could only have come from deep in the Pacific.

Vang Vieng: The Laos town at centre of suspected backpacker methanol poisonings
Vang Vieng has worked hard in recent years to shed its reputation for excess - but now, its drinking culture is back in the spotlight.

Person dies after motorbike crash in rural Waikato
The person was critically injured in the crash, and resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful.

How Lech Blaine's Australian family fought to guard children from vengeful 'archangel'
Michael and Mary Shelley - self-styled Christian fanatics - were so determined to reunite with their children, they kidnapped their eldest from foster care.

Police swoop in to rescue falcon struck by car
Officers plucked the injured bird from a river and bundled it into the back of their police car.

'Scammers sent courier to steal Ł4,000'
A fraud victim tells the BBC how she used a helpline to stop scammers stealing more of her money.

Versace bag for Ł15: Why Christmas shoppers are choosing charity shops
Second-hand shops say more people are turning to them to keep the festive season affordable.

How couple concealed murdered toddler in pushchair to go shopping
Scott Jeff is facing a life sentence after being found guilty of murdering two-year-old Isabella.

'We are being robbed': Homeowners feel trapped by rising fees
Residents say as costs surge basic maintenance and administrative duties are not being fulfilled.

A toxic staffing row is splitting the NHS
A toxic row has engulfed the NHS, say ministers. So why have doctors turned on physician associates?

Blind Low Vision NZ admits it 'slipped back' with blind people in senior positions
The charity said it was working towards developing new leadership in the blind community, and ensuring better access to technology.

Proceeds of crime: Meth dealer Jonathan Spear loses $37,000 after cops found $300,000 in drugs and cash in Airbnb
Jonathan Clay Spear's attempt to dump meth and cash in a garden was unsuccessful, and he was sent to prison for six years.

Tauranga marine precinct sale stopped after interim injunction granted
The High Court granted an interim injunction, which prevented the the sale of Tauranga's marine precinct from being completed.

Porsches battle in Taupo, with Giltrap emerging on top
Giltrap beats Armstrong in close-fought GT New Zealand season opener.

Israeli airstrike hits central Beirut, security sources say
At least four people have been killed and 23 wounded in the attack.

China extends visa-free policy for NZ travellers
Kiwis will soon be able to spend longer in China without a visa.

Lava, letters and a loch: Photos of the week
A selection of news photographs from around the world.

The Papers: 'Business blames budget' and 'UK economy takes hit'
A survey indicating a slowdown in private business activity, which some blame on the government, leads the front pages.

Sisters build global beauty brand from a garage
Sophie and Hannah's discussions with beauty professionals led to their business "lighbulb moment".

‘I just want to feel ordinary’ – Is the mental health system failing teens?
Teenager Mia has struggled to get the support she needs and feels the help she now has "came far too late".

Trump nominates Bessent to lead US Treasury in flurry of announcements
He also announces nominees for labour secretary, housing secretary and surgeon general.

China's giant sinkholes are a tourist hit - but ancient forests inside are at risk
These caves were unexplored for thousands of years, protected by swirling mists and terrifying tales.