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Te Araroa shaken by strong magnitude 5.7 earthquake
More than 5000 people felt a magnitude 5.7 earthquake near Te Araroa as Aotearoa's recent spell of seismic shakes continues.

Four portable power banks that go the extra mile
Whether you need speed, capacity or convenience, here are the power banks we recommend above the rest.

This HP EliteBook refurb flips into a tablet without flipping your budget — now $389.99
TL;DR: For $389.99 (MSRP $549.99), this refurbished HP EliteBook 830 G8 is a convertible laptop with 32GB RAM and a 16.5-hour battery. Business laptops with real specs tend to come with real price tags attached, especially once you start adding RAM, security features, and a touchscreen into the mix. The HP EliteBook 830 G8 skips that...

Disability support cuts criticised as child poverty report highlights growing hardship
Official figures show more than a quarter of disabled children live in poverty, with advocates warning support cuts are worsening hardship.

Solitude as a new aspirational lifestyle: 'We are not lonely'
A growing number of what the internet has dubbed "loneliness influencers" are spotlighting solo living without children or friends - and it's spurring debate.

I had a vasectomy in my 20s after the trauma of my sons' births
As the number of young men having vasectomies rises, BBC News spoke to two about why they chose to have the snip.

Trump says he is cancelling strikes on Iran subject to 'rapidly' making deal
The US president's message came amid media reports that he was planning new, intense strikes on Iran over the weekend.

Broncos show premiership credentials with quick try
Lauren Dam darts over the line to put the Bulldogs on alert early in Wagga Wagga,

Fraser backed to remain Carlton coach
Three AFL greats reveal why they are backing Josh Fraser to become Carlton coach.

Upton charges over to silence Bulldogs
Tamika Upton dazzles to score a try for the Broncos.

Freddy, Slater at odds over Walsh hair pull binning
Brad Fittler believes the referee was right in sin-binning Reece Walsh for a hair pull on Dom Young, but Billy Slater disagrees.

Support for data centres goes back 40 years
There are more than 60 data centres in New Zealand, but a new report says growing concerns over their proliferation could harm the country's potential to become a regional hub serving Australia and the Pacific.

‘Strong’ earthquake hits East Coast of North Island
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake has struck near Te Araroa on Sunday evening.

Hawke’s Bay hammer Wellington in high-scoring NPC opener
Look back at live coverage of the NPC match between Wellington and Hawke’s Bay.

‘Under no illusions’: All Blacks set to re-engage with South African franchise sides
Stormers, Sharks, Bulls, Lions. Teams many Kiwi fans haven’t considered for a while, but are about to meet again.

NRLW: Warriors fall short in tussle with Titans
The Warriors wahine clawed their way back into the contest only to fall agonisingly short in a 18-16 defeat to the Gold Coast Titans in Wagga Wagga. The second loss...

Peak District's rebrand deal brings in cash - but also criticism
After the Peak District signed a brand deal with Skoda, could other national parks follow suit?

How Spain's migrant crisis created a political storm - whipped up by social media
The Ceuta crossings have shaken Europe politically, exposing divisions over the sensitive issue of migration, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford writes.

Aussie star not letting illness weigh her down
Kaylee McKeown reveals what has been motivating her to get back in the pool amid an ongoing battle with illness.

Resign or we’ll vote to oust you: Europe’s threat to Infantino
The all-powerful UEFA has delivered a strong statement in opposition to the recent dealings of the FIFA president.

Brigginshaw in hot water over ugly tackle
Ali Brigginshaw is sent to the sin bin after a costly, ugly tackle.