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US says tech giant Tencent works with Chinese military
The Chinese embassy in Washington called the decision "unreasonable suppression of Chinese companies".

6.9 magnitude earthquake hits Tibet - reports
The quake had a depth of 10 km, according to a separate notice from the China Earthquake Networks Centre.

Watch: Former Black Cap caught by his brother in the crowd
As casual as you like, it was almost as if brotherly intuition was at play.

Rugby league player charged with rape flees UK for PNG
A rugby league player who was charged with rape, sexual assault and two counts of assault has fled to his home country of PNG.

Police release name of man who died in Havelock North crash
A man who died in a crash near Havelock North on 2 January has been named.

Powerco appoints new chief executive
Powerco has appointed Jason Franklin as its new chief executive. He will start in late April, having resigned from his CEO role at Invercargill-based PowerNet Limited.

Dame Tariana Turia laid to rest at her marae near Whanganui
The founder of Te Pati Maori and champion of te ao Maori is being buried at her marae at Whangaehu.

Man charged with attempted murder after Palmerston North shooting
Police arrested a man with the assistance of the Armed Offenders Squad at a campground.

Five people hurt after crash in Auckland’s Avondale
Traffic has been disrupted due to the crash, and detours are in place for about six bus routes.

Unprecedented number of submissions on Treaty Principles Bill
Parliament's website has been flooded with submissions, as the deadline to submit feedback on the Treaty Principles Bill draws close.

Palmerston North man appears in court in relation to December shooting
A 21-year old charged with attempted murder and unlawful possession of a firearm is due to appear in court today following a December shooting.

West Ham weighing up whether to sack Lopetegui
West Ham are considering whether to sack Julen Lopetegui following Saturday's heavy defeat at Manchester City and have held talks with Graham Potter about taking over.

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake hits Tibet
The quake had a depth of 10 km, according to a separate notice from the China Earthquake Networks Centre.

Indian naval vessel sets sail from New Zealand on historic voyage
INSV Tarini has left Lyttelton Port for the Falkland Islands, marking the longest leg of a circumnavigation led by two female Indian Navy officers.

‘Water filling up with blood:’ Man lucky to be alive after stingray attack
Eli Carroll was left with a laceration 10cm long in his right thigh as a result of the attack.

Air Force Museum sees visitor increase over the rainy festive season
Christchurch's Air Force Museum saw a 36 percent increase in visitor numbers on the same period last summer, which its director attributes to a rainy festive season.

Tennis star Naomi Osaka and rapper Cordae split
The ASB Classic finalist ended her relationship days after withdrawing from the tournament’s championship

Dolphin entangled in fishing net spotted in Auckland harbour
A team will try to remove the net from the young dolphin, which was seen around the western end of the Waitemata Harbour.

Abandoned shopping trolleys sign of 'entitlement and laziness', Point Chevalier resident says
A resident says the 50 abandoned shopping trolleys he's found are a sign of "entitlement and laziness".

Last day for submissions on controversial Treaty Principles Bill
Tuesday is the last day the public can make submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill before it heads to select committee.