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Family of Te Anihana Pomana criticise police over media release on body before formal identification
Police announced they found a body believed to be Te Anihana Pomana in dense bush in the Pukekohe area.

Donald Glover reveals on stage he had a stroke last year
Donald Glover explained during a show on Saturday that the reason he cancelled his world tour last year was because he had a stroke and a hole in his heart.

Man accused of killing promising young league player goes on trial
Rakai Jacob Thompson, 26, appeared in the High Court at New Plymouth charged with the murder of Te Omeka Pairama Akariri-Buckley.

Search for fisherman missing at Tapotupotu Bay called off for the day
The man was reportedly swept away while fishing in a remote location with friends.

Dog daycare owner fined $100k for showing 'blatant disregard for the law' liquidates company
Impact on nearby residents was “prolonged and severe”, says judge.

What do opposition parties think of National's KiwiSaver policy?
The prime minister's statements are doing little to hose down opposition claims his KiwiSaver policy is likely linked to a rise in the retirement age.

Another arrest in Pukehinau Flats shooting investigation after man stopped for speeding
Palmerston North police pulled the man over for speeding, then arrested him after finding a shot gun.

Health petition missing hundreds of signatures from South Westland
Part of a massive petition calling for an urgent fix for the health system never made it to Wellington, where the petition was presented last week.

Caleb Moefa'auo died after being pepper sprayed in prison, his mother wants answers
Caleb Moefa'auo went into cardiac arrest and died, shortly after being pepper sprayed by an officer in 2022.

‘Close your eyes, hope it’s not true’: Stuart Broad was every England fan in viral Ashes moment
Stuart Broad unable to watch as his country threw away the Perth test in calamitous style has become a defining image of England’s failure.

'I am going to be prime minister going into next year', Luxon says he will lead National into next election
In a standup with media on Monday Luxon was confident he would not be ‘rolled’ as PM.

Parents consider class action as concerns widen over asbestos-laced kids’ play sand
Worried mum says there is ‘radio silence’ from major retailer.

Cate Blanchett among BBC Radio 4 festive guest editors
The Christmas line-up also includes former PM Baroness Theresa May and inventor Sir James Dyson.

Mum raises concerns over marketing clause allowing use of kids' photos
The clause would allow the business to use any images they took of her children for advertising.

Watch: Two contestants appear to knock each other out as run it straight craze hits the US
The controversial competition is trying to make inroads into America.

Taking out Hamas' million-dollar 'root' tunnel is game changer, analyst says

More coloured sand products recalled over asbestos concerns
A rainbow sand art toy sold at various discount stores nation-wide is the latest coloured sand product to be recalled over concerns about asbestos.

Australian Michelin star chef Skye Gyngell dies aged 62
She had been battling a rare form of skin cancer and died just days after her mother.

An impending face-off? Renney v Edmonds for key Labour role
Labour’s latest candidate arguably has more economic and finance experience than the incumbent finance and economy spokesperson. So will he force her out?

Organisations align HR & IT to boost employee experience
Organisations are merging HR and IT to improve employee experience, boosting collaboration as digital tools and AI reshape the workplace landscape.

Aussie tourist’s expensive end to Kiwi holiday after being nabbed going 199kph
A motorcyclist clocked at 199kph had to find another way to catch his flight home.

Asbestos sand: Two more products recalled
Testing has shown several samples have returned positive results for asbestos contamination.