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The Sopranos star Vincent Pastore dies aged 80
Pastore, who played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero in the hit US show, was found at his home in New York City, US media report.

ACT plans to give teachers new powers to remove disruptive students
ACT says the party would give teachers new legal powers to remove seriously or persistently disruptive students from classrooms

‘Unforgettable’ Sopranos actor found dead at New York home
Vincent Pastore, best known for his role as Salvatore Bonpensiero in the hit HBO series, was reportedly found dead at his New York home.

The House: We need to learn to live with bird flu, experts tell MPs
New Zealand will have to learn to live with bird flu, officials have told MPs this week.

Public wake to be held for musician Glen Hansard
The funeral of Glen Hansard will take place on Tuesday at St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin.

Why a one-year home loan fix may be better than two right now
ANZ's latest Property Focus update notes house prices are largely on a "flat path".

Pedestrian dead after being hit by car in Whanganui
A person has died after being hit by a car in Whanganui.

Winter blast delivers the goods for skiers
A wintry blast closed two Central Otago state highways on Saturday but delivered up to 40 centimetres of fresh snow.

Christchurch food truck operators sick of break-ins, beggars and abuse
Three food trucks were broken into, but no one has been arrested yet.

Govt to spend $500,000 on environmental impacts probe into Whanganui's Balgownie Landfill
Operating until 2001, the Balgownie Landfill did not have several features associated with modern landfill containment and risk management.

Chelsea confirm Welbeck signing from Brighton
Chelsea complete the signing of Brighton striker Danny Welbeck.

Greek police fast-tracking tests to find out how British woman found in suitcase died
Authorities are yet unable to say whether the death of Elisabeth-Jane Ross is considered murder, but toxicology tests are being fast-tracked.

Seymour says PM’s comments on business owners is 'valid' in some cases
Labour has accused the prime minister of being "out of touch" and "telling struggling business owners to grow up" instead of owning the "weak economy".

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's 'parent-child mentality' description of NZ businesses 'valid' in some cases - Seymour
Labour has accused the prime minister of being "out of touch" and "telling struggling business owners to grow up" instead of owning the "weak economy".

Peters pitches $45k incentive for families to have three children
NZ First will campaign on tax-free payments of $5000 a year for each of a child’s first three years, for up to three children born after the policy comes into force.

Watch: The late drama that ruined Australian netball team’s gold medal hopes
Australia had the opportunity to force the game into extra-time, but shooter Sophie Dwyer was unable to succeed from long-range and Jamaica won 46-45.

James forced to pull out of Belladrum headline slot as Tim Booth loses voice
Festival producer Dougie Brown said it was rare to lose a headliner but Razorlight had been asked to step up to the slot on Saturday night.

Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Whanganui
Emergency services were called to Puriri Street in Gonville just after 8:30pm on Saturday.

Tori Moorby claims Commonwealth Games javelin silver
The veteran thrower secured her first major championship medal of her career.

Tori Moorby wins javelin silver in Glasgow
Fifth in Birmingham four years ago, the 32-year-old finally broke through for a podium finish.

Gold family agree to sell West Ham stake to Staveley
Former West Ham co-owner David Gold's daughter Vanessa confirms plans to sell shares to a consortium headed by ex-Newcastle co-owner Amanda Staveley.