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DataX Connect widens data centre pay survey to regions
Regional pay data could help data centre employers tackle shortages as DataX Connect expands its 2026 survey across Europe and the United States.

Flood-hit couple living in campervan months after forever home was swamped
While the floodwaters have long gone, Little River locals are still rebuilding their lives on the slow road to recovery.

'I saw off 300,000 competitors to become a Cheetah Girl'
The Cheetah Girls are making a comeback with a new generation of young stars.

‘My motherhood in a box’: Waikato mum shocked at hospital organ mix-up
Hospital calls up mum to tell her they have given her the wrong organs, following her hysterectomy.

Scammers put fake stickers on Christchurch parking meters
QR codes on the stickers direct motorists to false payment websites.

Colombian national killed by ICE agent during operation in Maine
It comes less than a week after an undocumented migrant was fatally shot in Houston by an immigration agent.

Andy Serkis defends lack of diversity in Lord of the Rings cast
Kate Winslet, Jamie Dornan and Anya Taylor-Joy are among the stars who have been cast so far.

'I don't want to seem tight': How much should you give to the year-end teacher collection?
Collecting money for a joint present might overcome the competitive gift-giving, but it can still cause friction.

US burrito giant Chipotle opening first outlet in Mexico
Other US fast food brands have struggled to succeed in the countries their dishes originated.

Hours each day in an iron lung kept her breathing, her will to live kept her alive
The sister of the last known polio patient in the US to use the life-saving machine spoke to the BBC about her sister's life.

Australian police reveal unseen photos 25 years after British backpacker murder
Police hope the images could jog memories that will help them find the body of Peter Falconio.

Chris Mason: Investigation into Widdecombe's death rekindles debate over how to protect politicians
Many MPs blame social media for normalising violent language and abuse, the BBC's political editor writes.

Wallabies botch coaching handover
The Between Two Posts team believe the Wallabies have not got it right with the Joe Schmidt-Les Kiss coaching transition.

Number of high rises near new Auckland train station could be slashed
Proposed planning limits around the station were based on there being three entrances - but there's only one.

Fraudster jailed after faking rehab graduation to get lighter sentence
Nicholas Ngwun was sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison after a $2m tax scam and a clumsy last-minute attempt to forge court documents.

Single council in Hawke’s Bay could save $12m in governance costs
For more than a quarter of a century the topic of merging Napier and Hastings has reared its head only to be squashed into oblivion.

Identity of Sydney daycare worker facing 329 child abuse offences revealed
Hamish Tait is accused of abusing 136 children at five childcare facilities over a 16-year period.

The Papers: 'New twist in killer hunt' and 'One of a kind Ann'
The majority of the papers are dominated by the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe.

Deschamps predicts 'spectacular' France v Spain semi-final
France boss Didier Deschamps is predicting a "spectacular" semi-final when his exciting side take on Spain in a heavyweight World Cup showdown in Dallas.

Death toll from Bangkok bar fire rises to 30 as police probe safety lapses
Survivors and first reporters reported doors being locked and the lack of signage marking emergency exits.

How US commerce secretary's Epstein links were uncovered by British whistleblower
Simon Andriesz made the discovery about Howard Lutnick in publicly released Epstein files.

What was Campbell doing at 10?
Stan Sport's Between Two Posts crew take a look at the Wallabies' woes in the No.10 jersey.