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Pilot, passenger killed in Paekakariki Hill helicopter crash named
The pair were pest control contractorsworking on Transmission Gully.

Modern windows suspected of being behind rise in serious Kereru injuries
A Dunedin wildlife hospital suspects double glazed windows could be to blame for an increasing number of serious injuries in Aotearoa's native wood pigeon.

Police criminal probe into Pike River nearly finished
Police are nearing the final stages of their criminal investigation into the Pike River mine disaster, in which 29 men were killed.

Ousted Te Pati Maori MP holds on to her job - for now
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi will have to wait for the results of the judicial review of her expulsion.

Rose sets tournament record in dominant Torrey Pines win
England's Justin Rose clinches an utterly dominant win at the Farmers Insurance Open in a new tournament record score.

My children's lives have come to a standstill - but a new study offers hope
The £1.1m Rosetta Stone study hopes to make a breakthrough by comparing both conditions.

Three West African juntas have turned to Russia. Now the US wants to engage them
The US signals that restoring democracy is no longer a priority and it is ready to work with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.

India's snakebite crisis is killing tens of thousands every year
A new report has found that 99% of healthcare workers in India face challenges administering antivenom.

Pornhub is now restricting access for UK users - will other sites follow suit?
The UK's largest porn site has blocked unregistered users from accessing it in the country, but its motives remain unclear.

Starbucks bets on robots to brew a turnaround in customers
Chief executive Brian Niccol explains why he thinks AI will help the coffee giant regain its buzz.

Alibaba to spend $431 million for Lunar New Year AI push as chatbot war heats up

One NZ adds satellite data & WhatsApp calling service
One NZ extends Starlink-powered satellite service with limited data apps and WhatsApp calling for eligible phones beyond mobile coverage.

More interest rates relief coming for homeowners
Interest rates might have started to rise but what home loan borrowers pay in interest is likely to keep falling through this year.

Seven injured in crash involving pedestrians in Whangaparaoa Peninsula
Whangaparaoa Road closed as emergency services respond to two-vehicle crash.

'Complacent and lost control' - Man City's second-half problem
MOTD pundit Danny Murphy explains why Manchester City's collapse from a 2-0 half-time lead to draw 2-2 with Tottenham was not just a tactical issue.

Norway's PM agrees crown princess had 'poor judgement' over Epstein links
Jonas Gahr Støre says he agreed with Princess Mette-Marit's own remarks over her contacts with the late sex offender.

Not a fan of the gym? You can build these quick wins into your day
How you can make a big difference to your health and fitness without signing up for a marathon or joining a gym.

Syria's only female minister pushes for change: 'I'm not here for window dressing'
The BBC's Lyse Doucet follows Hind Kabawat as she confronts the challenges of fragmented, post-Assad Syria.

The Papers: 'Mandelson under fire' and 'Bring justice for Epstein victims'
Lord Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor facing fresh accusations amid latest Epstein files release leads Monday's papers.

Watch: the best looks of the 2026 Grammy Awards
'High Fashion' from stars such as Addison Rae, Olivia Dean, and more.

China executes four more Myanmar mafia members
China has executed four members of the Bai family mafia, which ran scam centres in Myanmar, state media report.