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China did not ban crypto this week, so why is the internet saying it did?
Posts and articles claiming the implementation of a new ban were viewed millions of times on Sunday, though they are seemingly based on lies.

Forget a social media ban. If tech companies won’t stop targeting teens like me, block them
The kind of action the US government took against TikTok – albeit brief – might be worth trying in Australia.

Sir Sam Neill mourns ‘beloved’ pet duck Magda
The legendary Kiwi actor reveals the duck died “peacefully in her sleep”.

Jobs in video games dried up, so we made our own
Getting work in gaming is harder and harder, especially for new starters. How are young developers following their passions?

Teen hospitalised after attack at Auckland train station
A 15-year-old has been hospitalised after a group of youths attacked him, later stealing his shoes.

Australia await - who makes England's Ashes tour squad?
BBC Sport's Isa Guha, Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell look ahead to this winter's Ashes in Australia and make squad predictions for the five-match series.

'I needed to get myself together' - Fitzpatrick on finding form
Matt Fitzpatrick speaks with BBC Sport's Iain Carter about his love for football and getting back to his golfing best.

Aboriginal group launches legal bid to stop Brisbane Olympic stadium
The group says Victoria Park is culturally and historically significant to Indigenous people.

Miracle product or pollution nightmare? Why a deal to cut plastic waste is hard to reach
The world's nations are hoping to sign the first global plastic treaty to limit plastic pollution.

Why Donald Trump is talking about actress Sydney Sweeney
The actress stars in a controversial American Eagle advert that has become a political flashpoint in the US.

Cat throwing and online abuse: SPCA staff facing more threats on the job
SPCA staff say an increasing amount of physical and verbal threats is one of the primary reasons for leaving the job.

NBN Co snubs Musk, inks satellite deal with Bezos’ Amazon
The US tech giant will provide high-speed broadband to hundreds of thousands of Australian users from next year.

Councillor explains last-minute decision to run again
As recently as Friday morning, Gregg Brown was sticking to his publicly stated plan not to stand for re-election to Rotorua Lakes Council.

Body found in search for diver missing from Lowry Bay in Wellington
The diver was reported missing after failing to surface this morning.

The Chase star Anne Hegerty to cameo in upcoming horror flick
The quiz show luminary says starring in an upcoming horror flick was 'a lot of fun'.

Boardmasters team reveal safety improvements
The team behind Boardmasters say their top priority is a safe and well-organised festival.

Mboko reaches semis to continue dream Montreal run
Victoria Mboko continues her fairytale run at the Canadian Open as she breezes past Jessica Bouzas Maneiro to reach the semi-finals.

Will McLaren be worried about Norris-Piastri relationship?
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions following the Hungarian Grand Prix.

'Winning the Ashes would be Stokes' greatest miracle'
Winning the Ashes for England in Australia this winter would be Ben Stokes' greatest miracle, says chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.

Charity shreds 'irreplaceable' adoption files to save space
Birthlink has been fined £18,000 after shredding the files to free up space in its filing cabinets four years ago.

Body found in search for diver missing from Lowry Bay in Wellington
Police were called at 11am after the diver failed to surface in Lowry Bay.