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Frederick King sentenced for manslaughter after lighting fatal South Taranaki fire 20 years ago
Michael Slade died in a house bus fire that police thought was accidental.

'Significant moment': Warriors lock up teenage talent until end of the decade
The Warriors have re-signed one of the NRL’s hottest teenage talents and another young rising star to contracts that keep them at the club until 2029.

Why this new road layout has got locals fuming
Four chicanes had been installed on the 50kph road in a sough-after suburb on the outskirts of Hamilton, making the road one lane at each point.

Polio in PNG: Health expert says 'no cause for panic' despite 'extremely low' childhood vaccination rates
However, Curtin University's international health professor says when children are not vaccinated "then it's a problem".

Reduce squad size or I'll quit - Guardiola
Pep Guardiola has said he will quit as Manchester City manager unless he is given a smaller squad next season.

Rubio warns Syria could be weeks away from 'full-scale civil war'
The US secretary of state calls for Syria's transitional authorities to be supported to prevent their "potential collapse".

An island called Hope is standing up to Beijing in the South China Sea
Pagasa is barely big enough for a plane to land, but it stands tall against an armada of Chinese ships.

Labour postpones women's conference after Supreme Court ruling
The decision has been condemned by trans rights advocates and by gender critical activists.

Trump unveils plans for 'Golden Dome' defence system
An initial sum of $25bn (Ł18.7bn) has been earmarked in a new budget bill, although the final cost is expected to be much higher.

Danny Lendich, the man behind NZ’s Wendy’s burgers, dies
The burger baron, who was also a stalwart in Kiwi speedway, has died at the age of 81.

Comancheros nominee shot up family homes of former gang member in ‘targeted retribution’
The shooting of two Auckland homes connected to a former Comancheros member was intended to deliver him a message, court documents say.

Stuff campaign wins global award in London
The series, Abuse in Care – Shattering the Shadows, won a Gold award at the Native Advertising Awards.

The iconic (and often quirky) sculptures of New Zealand
Whether a gumboot, carrot, cow or L&P bottle, these kitschy constructions serve as landmarks and a nod to what makes a town tick.

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

Statue, Pep's tears & a missed sitter - De Bruyne's emotional farewell
Kevin de Bruyne bid an emotional send-off from Etihad Stadium for the final time on Tuesday night - and the moment even brought Pep Guardiola to tears.

Are Israel’s Allies Turning Against Them?
UK suspends Israel trade talks and summons ambassador over “intolerable” Gaza offensive

Nicotine pouches helped me quit vaping – but now I'm addicted
Teenagers say it is easy to get hold of the products, which experts warn can be highly addictive.

Paul Adams: Starmer and Lammy sound genuinely angry at Israel
The PM sounded genuinely angry at Israel's aid blockade and expanded Gaza offensive, writes diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams.

UN says no aid yet distributed in Gaza as international pressure on Israel mounts
Israel agreed on Sunday to allow a "basic amount of food" to enter Gaza, where global experts have warned of a looming famine.

Watch: Fatal storms strike the south of France
At least three people have died in the flooding which swept across southern France.