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Homeless man jailed for spreading poo around Rotorua police cell
The custody centre was disrupted for several hours due to the mess and odour.

Warriors v Bulldogs: Questions raised over Jacob Laban’s broken leg in Dolphins defeat
The Warriors are reportedly filthy over how the hip-drop tackle incident has been handled.

Christina Applegate hospitalised with kidney infection
The actress admitted she is struggling emotionally.

Brad Pitt’s mother Jane dies at 84, family pays tribute
Brad’s niece, Sydney, shared a touching tribute online.

New All Black’s mad scramble after dog ate his passport
Leroy Carter has had to get an emergency passport days before the All Blacks fly to Argentina.

Plaque thefts from Hamilton lake bench seats a ‘sad sight’ for the community
The bronze plaques had been stolen, “For what? Maybe $2 at the scrap yard?”

Fiji-born lifter Varun Lal sets sights on World Powerlifting Championship
After breaking an Australian bench press record, Varun Lal is focused on making a mark at the 2025 WPC World Powerlifting Championship in South Africa.

Trump plans to meet with Putin as soon as next week - report
The New York Times says the plans were disclosed in a call with European leaders.

Police too loose with number plate recognition system, review finds
A review has found the 'Auror' system boosts crime fighting, but there's been limited internal audit of how police are using it.

Man found with stab wound in Linwood, Christchurch, police investigate
Another person at the address was taken to hospital for a medical event.

The replacement internet is already here
Is it time to start building the new internet, a network that is free from the surveilance and age-gating that seems to becoming the new norm for the internet we already have?

Man charged after baby critically injured
The 22-year-old was arrested in Hawke’s Bay yesterday and will appear in the Hastings District Court today.

Culverden residents protest police restructure at fiery meeting
Residents fear losing police will leave them vulnerable to crime.

Fisheries conservation and sustainability focus of seminar in Marshall Islands
Fisheries and marine resources are the driving force behind the economy, health and culture in the Marshall Islands, and a symposium this week is focussing on conservation and sustainable development.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs ‘reaches out’ to Donald Trump administration for pardon
Diddy's team contacted Trump for a possible pardon before his October 6 sentencing.

New Sports and Youth Minister for French Polynesia
Kainuu Temauri, 29, has been appointed to the role less than two years ahead of the 2027 Pacific Games to be hosted by French Polynesia.

Road user charges: AA backs shake-up but wants low admin costs
Private companies will need to keep the costs of running the government's new scheme as low as possible, the AA says.

Skilled workers still battling for jobs after hundreds of applications
Insurance adjustor James Brown says he can't even get a call centre job/

The secret to being a good company director from Wayne Boyd, the man who’s been on 167 boards – Money Talks
Prolific company director Wayne Boyd shares his thoughts on money with Liam Dann.

‘Shameful’: Tennis star shares nasty messages after loss in Canada
Elina Svitolina has spoken out about the deluge of hateful abuse she received online from frustrated gamblers after losing a match in Canada.

Lions ‘should not go to New Zealand in 2029’, UK rugby writer says
The Lions are scheduled to tour New Zealand in 2029, but Stephen Jones believes the Lions would be better off elsewhere.