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Shein bans all sex dolls after outrage over childlike products
Every listing and image related to the sex dolls has been removed from Shein's platform, the firm said.

Criminologist urges tougher rules on scams after NZD $1.6bn losses
New Zealand faces NZD $1.6bn in scam losses; criminologist urges tougher regulation on social media and telco firms to curb cybercrime syndicates.

Slavery trial hears victim choked, body-slammed to the ground
The trial of a man accused of slavery has heard he did not allow two young people to talk, assaulted them and told one of them she was mentally ill.

Body found in Lake Taupo
A rahui has been placed on a section of the lake.

An Ordinary Day
Bevan and Anna Wilson run sheep and cattle across two properties, as well as offering boutique accommodation on the banks of Otago’s Taieri River. But a serious accident nearly affected their way of life.

The goodness of potatoes
Potatoes are easy to grow, cook and provide nutrients and should be eaten as part of a balanced diet.

Rahui in place after body found in Lake Taupo
The body was seen in the water a short distance offshore on Tuesday morning.

Photos reveal significant fire damage to Auckland track
Fairy Falls Track, which reopened last summer after a $1.6 million renewal, is closed again after a fire broke out on Sunday.

Turtles found foraging in Rangaunu Harbour
A study identified up 18 individual green turtles from 27 sightings in Rangaunu Harbour.

Indian commerce minister visits New Zealand amid trade ‘momentum’
Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal makes his first visit to New Zealand as negotiators huddle in fourth round of in-person talks

Crematorium burnouts: Two men arrested, three vehicles seized
"Doing burnouts is not a sign of respect," say police.

Large fire spreads through Hawke's Bay farmland
The fire began just 30 minutes before a restricted fire season came into force.

Mental health minister says it's on Health NZ to fund recovery centre on the brink of closure
Whakamatutu is facing a shutdown after ACC stopped funding clients to use its services

'Lesson was learned' - Peters on deleted tweet
Winston Peters was asked why his tweet was removed as he made his way into the House this afternoon.

Seven lions at Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary to be euthanised
"There were no real options left. The staff and I are devastated."

Last big cats at infamous wildlife sanctuary to be euthanised as land put up for sale
Seven cats at Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary in Whangarei will be put down this week.

Keeping the farm legacy going
A Northland farming couple have used family knowledge to build their farm into a successful business and are doing their bit to protect the land.

Boatie refuses to remove wreck as three-year standoff with council continues
He intends to put the former oyster dredger on TradeMe for $1, however the harbourmaster has plans of his own.

Maori academic warns draft curriculum erases children's rights to local histories
"Every child has a right to know whose land they stand on."

LogicMonitor hires John Grosshans to drive global expansion goals
LogicMonitor appoints John Grosshans as President of Field Operations to accelerate global expansion and unify its go-to-market strategy amid strong growth.

Beyond the spreadsheet: Why AI forecasting is a must-have, not a nice-to-have
AI forecasting revolutionises contact centres by replacing outdated spreadsheets, boosting staffing accuracy and customer satisfaction amid volatile market demands.