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Christchurch Call to continue as charity
The initiative, established by former prime minister Dame Jacinda Ardern, aims to stop violent extremism online.

Pacific news in brief for May 14
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including a ban on importing live poulty into the CNMI.

David McBride: Australian army whistleblower jailed for leaking documents
McBride, who helped expose allegations of Australian war crimes in Afghanistan, has been sentenced to five years and eight months in jail.

Sam Cane’s likely replacement as ABs’ No 7 reveals captaincy tip
Blues loosie Dalton Papali’i is the favourite to take over at openside in the All Blacks, but someone else will have to step up as captain.

Farmers ‘catch their breath’ as new freshwater regulations paused
The council has confirmed the rollout of Freshwater Farm Plans has been put on hold for the Marlborough region.

Harlequins top of rugby ladder; Celtic surprise against Temuka
Harlequins scored a ‘ton’ and Celtic upset Temuka at home in round six of South Canterbury’s senior rugby competition on Saturday.

Walmart Shoppers Might Be Able to Claim Up to $500 in Settlement Cash - CNET
If you shopped at Walmart in the past six years, you could get a portion of the retailer's recent $45 million settlement. Here's what you need to know.

Everything OpenAI Announced at Its Spring Update Event video - CNET
OpenAI revealed a new AI model and a desktop version of its ChatGPT software.

This Turntable Is Perfect for a Beginner Collector - CNET
If you're looking for a solid entry-level turntable, Audio-Technica's AT-LP60XBT could be right for you.

Paul Tuffs named as Tanium's VP for A/NZ in expansion bid
Tech giant Tanium appoints Paul Tuffs, an industry veteran with nearly 30 years of experience, as the Regional Vice President for A/NZ to underpin regional growth plans.

Moana Pasifika face 'cold economic reality' moving base and games to the islands
Moana Pasifika will continue to work with all partners in taking games to their home islands of Samoa and Tonga.

E coli and high nitrate levels found in some Canterbury groundwater survey shows
More than half of the wells monitored in the Canterbury Regional Council's annual groundwater survey have shown nitrate levels are still likely increasing.

The Block NZ 2024 axed, houses to be sold by Warner Brothers Discovery
The Block NZ's 2024 series has been axed, with between 100 and 200 production staff out of jobs - but the houses will still be sold.

Watch: Kiwi ring announcer crushed after ‘s...storm of a performance’
‘Lieutenant’ Dan Hennessey issues public apology, saying he’s taking full responsibility for announcing the wrong winner of a world title fight.

Young father found guilty of murder after 3-month-old died from severe brain bleed
Tipene Te Ahuru told police he shook his 3-month-old and then accidentally dropped him. A jury has found him guilty of murder.

School lockdown lifted but police still searching for alleged offender
A person has been taken to hospital following the incident where police were told someone had a firearm.

Best Cheap Mattress for 2024 - CNET
Take some pressure off your spine and your wallet with one of the best cheap mattresses on the market.

'Outer Range' Season 2 on Prime Video: Release Date and Time - CNET
Josh Brolin stars as Wyoming rancher Royal Abbott in season 2 of the sci-fi series.

Best Sheets of 2024 - CNET
Looking for new sheets? Our team of sleep experts tested the internet’s best sheets to determine what's worth the money.

Spate of assaults in New Lynn escalating, several 'ringleaders' - community patrol volunteer
Among the 'ringleaders' are a child as young as nine and others in their early teens, a community patrol volunteer says.