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Rihanna's Beverly Hills home hit by gunfire, police say
A suspect was arrested after the shooting on Sunday afternoon, Los Angeles officers say.

Diabetic patient dies in Waikato Hospital stairwell after urgently needed food delayed
He walked past seven staff, but a search did not begin for nearly an hour, with CCTV showing him at the snack machine before being found unconscious.

How hot is too hot for football in the Pacific?
Medical experts are warning sporting organisations need to do more to manage the risks of heat illness in football, after recent tournaments in the Pacific were played in extreme conditions.

Lancom names Aimee Lin chief technology officer for growth
Lancom Technology has appointed Aimee Lin as its first Chief Technology Officer to steer cloud, AI and security strategy across three markets.

Pasifika Sipoti in brief
A round-up of sports news from around the region, including a review at the Fiji Rugby Union.

How the universal adoption of AI can help women in insurance balance the scales
As AI reshapes insurance, automation could free women from routine tasks and open faster routes into higher-skilled, better-paid roles.

Anonymous survey for supermarket suppliers too scared to speak out
The survey will help the Commerce Commission identify the biggest problems it needs to focus on.

Crowds pack for SF's Chinese New Year Parade, cheer on Olympian, Grand Marshal Eileen Gu; drone show

Five takeaways from Mojtaba Khamenei's defiant first message
The new Supreme Leader offered no hint of making peace, and instead emphasised his desire for revenge.

Inside landmark Wellington home with epic views, rock climbing wall and cigar room
From atrium to pool, sauna and even a rock-climbing wall, this six-bedroom Khandallah home has the ‘wow’ factor.

Aerial search for person missing at sea on West Coast
The person was reported missing after being swept to sea near Greymouth at approximately 6pm.

Navy faces potential fine after Akaroa Harbour oil spill
Canterbury Regional Council is yet to decide if there will be any penalties for the Navy after a ship spilled hundreds of litres of oil in Akaroa Harbour.

UK fintech delegation backs New Zealand open finance push
UK fintech heavyweights visit New Zealand to help shape open finance rules, eyeing partnerships and a testbed for new banking technology.

NRL star signs two-year deal to play Super Rugby in major boost for Wallabies
Zac Lomax could play for the Wallabies at the 2027 Rugby World Cup after signing a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Western Force.

Netskope & Imprivata link zero trust for clinicians
Netskope and Imprivata link zero trust policies to healthcare shared workstations, promising tighter PHI protection without slowing clinicians.

The four stages of the mental load explained
Women carry the bulk of mental load, but men are active in one stage.

Papakura incident ends with person covered in blood, another arrested
Neighbours told RNZ police were a common sight on the street.

Search continues for person swept out to sea near Greymouth
Rough seas and white caps were making the search difficult, police say.

Nord Security, Wavelink in ANZ MSP distribution pact
Nord Security taps Wavelink to distribute its business security suite to MSPs and resellers across Australia and New Zealand.

Soccer-Masked fan pulls the plug on VAR in bizarre sabotage

Why war with Iran may not deliver the normalization Israel hopes for

'Miss Grand Iran' praises Netanyahu, IDF at London anti-regime rally

German police say meteorite damaged homes near Koblenz

Man who drowned in Waimakariri River was trying to save dog
Emergency services were called to the river at 4.30pm on Sunday.

Bond fights or high prices? Tell us what frustrates you most about renting
Renting is a reality for hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders, but for many tenants it can also come with its fair share of frustrations.