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Solomon Islands teacher who spent misallocated funds sentenced
A former teacher in Solomon Islands who had a large sum mistakenly deposited into their account, has been jailed for spending some of the money.

Passengers urged to wave down buses - but not required
Wellington bus service provider MetLink fielded more than 1000 complaints about buses not stopping last year.

A family lost to grief: How heartbreak claimed a father, mother and their ‘full of life’ children
They were remembered as a close, loving whanau, whose lives were full of warmth and care. The family of four died in two separate incidents in 2020.

Weekend heat: Ice-creams, swimming pools and cancelled tours
There were a few solutions to the scorching weather over the weekend: "All of the people here are jumping into our pools half-naked because it's just too warm."

Why Only 30 Super Tuskers Roam Africa—And What Sets Them Apart From All Other Elephants

Phoenix defender was supposed to be subbed off before setting up equalising goal
Tim Payne was restricted to 60 minutes on his Wellington Phoenix return. He set up a goal in the 65th.

Kiwi Kai Stops: Paua bites, cheese rolls and lamingtons to leave home for
We are highlighting some great spots in the lower part of the South Island - from choux pastries to blue cod, fresh salmon, paua wontons and of course - more pies.

Winston Peters’ appeal is he’s the last man standing
When you’ve run out of main characters to elect, the last man standing starts to look more and more appealing.

Liverpool's Bradley out for season with knee injury
Liverpool defender Conor Bradley is ruled out for the rest of the domestic season after suffering a significant knee injury, involving damage to bone and ligament.

Lorraine Kelly pays tribute to father after 'shock' death
Lorraine Kelly has paid tribute to her 84-year-old father after his death in East Kilbride in Scotland.

Roaming cats pose threat to native wildlife in Queenstown wetland
For the past decade, Shotover Primary School students have helped other groups bring the wetland back to life.

Ethereum’s future hinges on zero-knowledge proofs, EF director says

Qatar and UAE to join U.S.-led effort to bolster technology supply chain

Black Caps left to rue dropped catch after India win first ODI in tense finish
Kyle Jamieson took three wickets in seven balls to haul the Black Caps back into the contest at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.

Auckland’s stalled housing developments a year on: What's changed
Some projects across Auckland have sat untouched for many years, leaving locals both frustrated and curious.

My GP is leaving me after nearly 50 years
Next to my husband of nearly 50 years, my GP knows my body better than anyone. He has been my doctor for more than four decades. How will I manage without him?

South America's Affordable, Walkable City To Retire In Peru Has Stunning Architecture And Views

The favourites, wildcards and potential upsetters in high quality field for men’s ASB Classic
Eleven players ranked inside the world’s top-50, two genuine stars of world tennis and the defending champion embarking on his farewell tour.

‘Are these ghost jobs?’ ‘Exhausting struggle’ to find work as fruit picker ad attracts 400
Stats reveal it’s young people who are struggling the most to find work as New Zealand’s unemployment figures soar to a nine-year high.

'What a catch!' - Rams avoid play-off upset with 38 seconds remaining
Colby Parkinson scores a touchdown with 38 seconds remaining as the Los Angeles Rams leave it late to beat the Carolina Panthers 34-31 to avoid a play-off upset.

Mystery of wolf-type dogs solved with DNA test
Three "wolf-dogs" found roaming the streets of Preston were first thought to be German Shepherds.

Bride and groom killed by gas explosion day after Pakistan wedding
Eight people were killed after a gas cylinder exploded at a house the morning after the wedding celebration.