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Cult leader and wife guilty over death of woman whose body was pulled from harbour
How the body of 70-year-old Shulai Wang ended up in the ocean was initially a mystery.

Gulf Harbour body trial: Four family members
The body of 70-year-old Shulai Wang was found wrapped in plastic bags by a fisherman on 12 March 2024.

Ben Stokes’ brainless bravado sinks England ship against Black Caps
ANALYSIS: Decision to open batting was based on bravado, not brains – but we will never see the likes of this inspirational all-rounder again.

Quantum computers aren't here yet. But the data threat is
Hackers are already hoarding encrypted data, as businesses race to adopt quantum-safe protection before Q-Day arrives.

Quanton launches Australian operations amid AI scepticism
Many firms are failing to turn AI spending into returns, as Quanton opens in Australia to help clients scale deployments and change management.

Political candidate files complaint with police over threats
Malkiat Singh says he has been subjected to sustained cyberbullying since his candidacy for Papakura was announced earlier this month.

Kiwi trailblazer: Gym founder and former mayor Les Mills dies
Sportsman, business owner, and former Auckland Mayor, Les Mills, has died.

Watch: Kiwi Olympic medallist vaults back into form at Diamond League Paris
For the first time in almost four years, Eliza McCartney is back flying high on the Diamond League podium in Paris.

‘We’re gonna die trying to do something’ on social media ban, PM says
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says New Zealand will press ahead with plans to ban children from social media, despite Anthony Albanese conceding Australia’s world-first laws have not yet been fully effective.

World’s longest three-tower cable bridge and sea railway bridge near completion in China

Climate change activist files High Court proceedings over government ruling
Mike Smith has filed a court case against the government's plans to prevent companies being sued over their greenhouse gas emissions.

Vivid portrait of village life in Parr's final photos
Documentary photographer Martin Parr was commissioned to capture life in a Wiltshire village.

'Snapped clean in half': Daughter speaks out on mother's injuries at Ryman village
Daughter Nicky Foreman declined a compensation payout from operator Ryman so she could speak freely about the experience.

Selection shocker as NSW coach Laurie Daley drops backline star for rookie
After 17 consecutive games, the blockbusting winger has been dropped right out of the squad as a pair of centres are recalled.

Construction cost-growth stabilises as fuel costs ease
The latest QV CostBuilder's June update indicates there was minimal cost movements across key rates.

CNMI's lack of unemployment system slows disaster job aid rollout
The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is facing an unusual challenge in rolling out federal disaster unemployment assistance after Super Typhoon Sinlaku.

Gym chain founder and Olympian Les Mills Snr has died at age 91
More to come on this breaking story.

As Trump Doubles Down on Quantum Computing, This Is the Top-Performing Stock to Buy YTD

NZ man hit with new violent extremist material charges in Australia
A 24-year-old Kiwi has been hit with four additional charges in Australia over allegations he shared violent extremist and objectionable material online.

Another day, another German heat record as Saxony hits 41.5 degrees

Couple in India orders an Xbox controller on Amazon, unwraps a live cobra stuck to tape

Putin holds crisis meeting as Ukraine's attacks affect fuel supplies

Polish border city Slubice breaks century-old heat record

The All Whites are out - so who should Kiwis support at the World Cup now?
With the All Whites packing their bags and heading home, who should you be backing for the rest of the tournament? Here are your options.

Christopher Luxon hits back at Labour's spending plans, brushes off Winston Peters on India FTA
Christopher Luxon continues to claim more unfunded spending from Labour, while saying his coalition partner Winston Peters is "just simply wrong" about the India FTA.