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'I lost my way' - Diddy begs judge for leniency on eve of sentencing
In a letter to the judge, Combs apologised and said he had been reformed after 13 months in jail.

Gaza crisis features in march remembering 1968 Mexican massacre

Four IDF soldiers imprisoned for 10 days after refusing to drive unprotected Hummer in Gaza City

Auckland's Pokeno on-ramp closed after truck crash, chemical spill
A two-vehicle crash at the Great South Road northbound on-ramp in Pokeno is causing delays on the highway.

Disability assistance dog trainer in Manawatu stripped of accreditation
K9 Search Medical Detection was dropped from the list of organisations allowed to train such dogs.

Rain threatens to spoil Black Caps’ Twenty20 series against Australia
All you need to know about Friday night’s second T20 international between New Zealand and Australia.

Recalled sex offender could escape jail in six months
Freshly recalled predator Leo Goodwin, who once abducted and violated a teenager while on parole, will be up for release in March next year.

Chopped peanuts recalled over possible contamination with small metal pieces
Two brands issued recalls on certain batches of their products, which were both imported from Brazil, on Friday.

Former Maori Party co-leader backs Toitu Te Tiriti split
Former Maori Party co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell is backing a move by Toitu Te Tiriti to distance itself from Te Pati Maori.

GIP Nears $40 Billion Deal to Buy Aligned Data Centers in Bet on AI

Associate Health Minister Seymour pushing for more medicine funding in next year's Budget
The Associate Health Minister has revealed he is pushing for hundreds of millions of dollars in additional drug funding in next year's Budget.

What is 'revenge saving' and are you part of the latest financial trend?
As the world continues to recover from the altered spending habits of the post-pandemic period, 'revenge saving' is the latest trend that commentators say is taking hold.

A plan has emerged for this empty centre in downtown Auckland
An Auckland Council candidate has backed a plan to move the Auckland Central Library to the Sky World centre.

Not all 'A's: Unconventional paths that led to Nobels

Ancient Egyptian sick notes and invoices go on show

Cyberattack halts shipments from Japan's biggest brewer

Munich airport temporarily shut after drone sightings in the area

Taylor Swift: The Life of a Showgirl is a triumphant pop victory lap
Taylor Swift's 12th album is a breathtakingly fun pop record, capturing the joy of falling in love.

The Traitors: Uncloaked victorious at the British Podcast Awards
The Traitors companion podcast, The Traitors: Uncloaked, has continued the franchises success by taking home two prizes at the British Podcast Awards.

Keep the ‘war on cars’ away from this South Island town, deputy PM says
The deputy prime minister and ACT leader weighs in on revitalising the town centre on his latest trip to connect with Marlburians.

Truck crash, chemical spill closes SH1 on-ramp
A two-vehicle crash involving a truck and a chemical spill have closed the Great South Road on-ramp northbound in Pokeno on Friday evening.

Triple Zero was built for 1960s phones. Can it handle 2025?
Triple Zero calls have surged 44 per cent in a decade. Carrier networks are failing, and bushfire season is here. Can Australians still trust the system?

Can hybrid grapes solve the climate change dilemma for winemakers?
New York Times: Growers in the US, France, Germany and NZ are experimenting with hybrids.

Chopped peanuts that may contain small metal pieces recalled
Two different brands of chopped peanuts are affected.

'Haere mai, everyone is welcome': An open invitation to experience kotahitanga on a marae
"All whanau" have the opportunity to immerse themselves in activities and traditions well-known to te ao Maori at three Hawke's Bay marae.