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Hollywood actor Cliff Curtis pleads guilty to drink-driving charges
Curtis was charged with reckless driving and driving with excess blood alcohol causing injury after a crash in September.

Scorching spells and dry conditions ahead due to near historic El Niño
Earth Sciences New Zealand says the climate driver will peak over the coming season, bringing above-average temperatures across the North Island.

Hollywood actor Cliff Curtis admits charges after Auckland crash left taxi driver with serious injuries
The Hollywood actor, appeared via video link, and entered guilty pleas.

Job hopes for Ruapehu as former mill site draws bio-fuel and data proposals
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton is welcoming the prospect of significant investment and new jobs following two separate proposals for development at a former Karioi mill site.

Fleetwood to face Everton or Newcastle in last eight
League Two Fleetwood Town will face Everton or Newcastle United at Highbury in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup.

'He could be happier' - why is Estevao becoming Chelsea's forgotten man?
Estevao faces limited opportunities at Chelsea as Pedro Neto’s form and competition for places in attack leave him struggling for game time under Xabi Alonso.

Mum of critically ill baby denied hospital food as she wasn't breastfeeding
Sophie Price had given birth in the same hospital five days earlier but was denied a hot meal.

The Papers: 'Healey offers cold comfort' and 'A £100 trick or treat?'
Thursday's papers focus entirely on John Healey's first Budget that included £100 for energy bills and a bank tax.

Take our Celebrity Traitors quiz to find out which star you would be in this year's show
Are you an observant sleuth or a smooth operator? Find out which star you are by answering these questions.

'Super offensive' - We love how we look but AI tried to 'fix' our visible differences
An AI tool edited a photo of Rhiannon Morgan in a work newsletter and she was shocked by the results.

NZ Rugby backs Super Rugby and NPC amid financial headwinds
“We’re now focused on improving the way Super Rugby Pacific engages fans, continuing to strengthen the NPC and ensuring talented players can develop in a clear, aligned pathway.”

Auckland Council staff member loses finger tip to aggressive shelter dog
A dog in an Auckland Council animal shelter is so aggressive it has bitten off the tip of a staff member’s finger – and has to be sedated with a blow dart so it can be moved between kennels.

Multi-vehicle crash involving caravan blocks State Highway 7
Emergency services are at the scene south of Hanmer Springs, with diversions in place and minor injuries reported.

Apple unveils its first-ever touchscreen laptop
Apple has finally given in after two decades of fighting against the idea. It is one of its priciest laptops ever.

Labour releases manifesto collating policies ahead of election
The 101 page document states that 'better' means: lower power bills, affordable healthcare, good jobs, growing the economy, a fair go and "real action" on the cost of living.

Girl seriously injured in wolf attack at German wildlife park
The eight-year-old was in an enclosure with other children and a staff member when she was attacked.

Israel's election deadlock is a sign of the country's deep divisions
The election was a celebration of democracy in some ways - but it has left Israel with no clear path to a new government, writes James Landale.

'I live with a ghost': Japan's haunted homes attract bargain hunters
Properties where someone has died in tragic circumstances can have big reductions in price.