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NZR back down and agree to adopt Governance Review, board to potentially reapply
After originally fighting for a modified version of the review findings, NZR have indicated they intend to adopt them in full.

Here's what you should be earning at any age
What are the numbers relevant to your demographic and how does your income stack up?

Auckland father admits anger issues, told police he shook 3-month-old son
Tipene Te Ahuru demonstrated to police with a doll how he shook his 3-month-old.

The young farmer and scholar ahead of the game
While other urban kids spent their time at the playground, an eight-year-old Angus Grant was saving pocket money to start a livestock grazing business.

Fraudster’s excuse doesn’t impress judge
A man who ripped off a number of people through online transactions did so because he said he “needed the money more than the people he took it from”.

Brazil floods leave 150,000 homeless, scores dead or missing

China has launched a secret robot to the far side of the moon, new Chang'e 6 photos reveal

Vietnam Memorial Wall comes to Robertsdale bringing healing, gratitude

Rafah offensive starts and King 'a bit busy' for Harry

Police 'lost' girl's evidence of abuse by babysitter
Michaela Allen says she has been "robbed of justice" in her fight to get her case to court.

'Nobody expected this' - Dortmund target Wembley win
Despite a disappointing domestic campaign, Borussia Dortmund are one game away from becoming European champions for the second time.

Parents pay tribute to surfer brothers killed in Mexico
"The world has become a darker place for us," say the Australian parents of brothers Callum and Jake.

Can John Swinney bring voters back into the SNP fold?
He steps into the role with a Westminster election months away - and a drop in the SNP's ratings.

The Papers: Rafah offensive starts and King 'a bit busy' for Harry
Israel's offensive in Rafah and Prince Harry's UK trip are leading Wednesday's front pages.

RMA Minister rejects Wellington council's bid to remove heritage protections from buildings
Council did not provide sufficient evidence to support its reasons for removing the 10 buildings from the Heritage schedule, Chris Bishop says.

School lunches to stay, but ‘forget quinoa and hummus’
Associate Education Minister David Seymour says the programme will continue in its current form for the rest of the year, with changes from 2025.

Co-offender admits fracturing victim’s skull in serious assault
Clark Koroheke, 27, stomped on the man’s head and neck, leaving him with a broken nose, skull fractures, two black eyes and chipped teeth.

Police arrest jewellery theft suspect in less than 12 hours
Jewellery taken in a “smash and grab” in Motueka has been been recovered, police say.

Lachie Jones inquest: Police did not follow best practice on night of death
The fact that Lachie Jones’ feet were unmarked and he was found dead face up in the waste water ponds did not cause a detective any concern.

Live: Seymour looks to save $107m with slimmed down school lunch programme
The associate health minister has promised $478m to the programme in this year's Budget, and pledged to extend it to 10,000 preschoolers, but a new model is on the way.

Protests continue at UNC Charlotte after arrest, pro-Palestine encampment dismantled

UW-Oshkosh students demonstrate their support for Palestine amidst conflict with Israel

China's Xi gets red-carpet welcome in Serbia

Shriever leads British squad for BMX Worlds
Olympic champion Bethany Shriever leads an 11-strong British team at the BMX Racing World Championships.

Judge postpones Trump's classified documents trial
The former US president's federal trial in Florida is now unlikely to begin before the 2024 election.

The political power couple who cannot afford to break up
Two powerful Philippine political dynasties are sparring publicly and trading shocking allegations.

Teen drama turns tables on 'toxic parents'
A new Channel 4 series shows the impact smartphone culture has had on parents as well as children.