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'The girl from Tahiti': Pacific Islands in the Epstein files
Analysis - The latest files released by the US Department of Justice on the late financier and convicted child sex offender identifies several notable appearances of Pacific Island countries.

Adolescence writer Jack Thorne on his new TV adaptation of castaway novel Lord of the Flies
The feelings of cruelty and shame that fed into Adolescence are there in Lord of the Flies, the award-winning British writer says.

Employment relations and speedy, lopsided debates
The government continues legislating apace, with frequent extra sittings. Among the priorities this week was a bill to "rebalance" employee-employer rights. The debate was lopsided.

Mediawatch: Solids, liquids and gas - infrastructure ills back in the frame
Mediawatch: Sewage is pouring into Wellington's harbour while the government plans gas imports. Are media focusing on politics over the bigger picture?

Reviving the art of Niuean barkcloth: 'I'll hustle for my people'
As she explores her Maori-Niuean identity, Auckland artist Cora Allen is helping to bring back the creative practice of hiapo.

Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Killed Using Poison from South American Dart Frog, Foreign Offices Allege

European nations: Kremlin murdered Navalny with lethal frog toxin

'Never seen anything like' weather that hit Waipa - Waikato man
Ryan Vickers says he had never seen damage like the scenes on his parent's Waipa farm following Friday's intense rain.

Wellington Water chair's resignation 'right thing to do' - Mayor Andrew Little
Nick Leggett stepped down as Wellington Water board chair on Sunday.

Mansfield's Reed scores fabulous free-kick to upset Burnley
Watch Mansfield Town's Louis Reed produce "set-piece sorcery," scoring a sensational free kick to stun Premier League side Burnley and reach the FA Cup fifth round.

Ireland survive scare from superb Italy in Dublin
Ireland survive a major scare from Italy to claim their first win in this year's Six Nations and deny the Azzurri a first championship victory in Dublin.

Cuban cigar festival called off as US blockade worsens energy crisis
The annual aficionados' bonanza has been postponed until further notice as shortages affect international travel.

SailGP live updates: Fleet split for day two after big NZ-France crash
Organisers have decided to reduce the risk by putting less boats on the startline off Wynyard Point.

Is Wuthering Heights actually romantic? Heathcliff would say no
Heathcliff sneeringly rejected the idea he was a "hero of romance" - though a new film claims Wuthering Heights as the greatest love story of all time. Is it?

Person dies after being pulled from water at Dunedin beach
The person was unresponsive after being pullled from the water at St Clair Beach.

SailGP splits fleet with racing set to resume in Auckland after frightening crash
Saturday’s racing was abandoned after a frightening crash involving the New Zealand and France boats.

Olympic athletes promised fresh stocks of condoms on Valentine’s Day
On Valentine’s Day at the Milan Cortina Olympics, a renewed supply of free condoms for the athlete villages was promised by the organisers after going short during the week.

How to design a pet-friendly garden that works for your family too
The key is not trying to control pets - but designing with their behaviour in mind.

One dead after being thrown from vehicle in crash near Whangarei
Three others taken to hospital with minor injuries after late-night single-vehicle crash on Knight Rd in Ruatangata West.

Weather: Heavy rain and damaging gales set to lash eastern and southern North Island
MetService has issued multiple orange heavy rain and strong wind warnings from Sunday morning through to Monday evening.

'England have no chance at T20 World Cup if they do not improve'
England got back to winning ways against Scotland but their T20 World Cup hopes look slim unless there are significant improvements, writes Matthew Henry.

Former Foreign Office cat Palmerston dies in Bermuda
Larry the Cat, No 10's chief mouser, is among those paying tribute to his former rival.