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Rare Gandhi oil portrait sold for more than $200,000
Auctioneers in London say it's thought to be the only oil portrait the Indian independence leader sat for.

Wellington mayoralty candidate Ray Chung’s campaign group loses candidate Lily Brown amid email scandal
Lily Brown said she didn't feel aligned with the tactics of the mayoral candidate's group.

AI in education & recruitment must support, not replace, humans
Education and recruitment leaders urge AI to support, not replace, humans, emphasising ethics, creativity and oversight in tech-driven sectors.

Arrests made for dangerous driving after funeral procession in Rotorua
Police say a number of cars and motorcycles were doing burnouts during a Rotorua funeral procession.

Rugby player convicted for knocking out opponent during post-match handshakes
A Taranaki rugby player who knocked out an opponent during post-match handshakes says he was "triggered" and let his emotions get the better of him.

Alleged drunk driver gets car stuck on median barriers on Waitara Bridge, New Plymouth
'He didn’t even know he was up there. He was in a daze.'

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Boxing live updates: Sonny Bill Williams v Paul Gallen
Follow all the action from Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney.

Have you seen Brett? Police search for 60-year-old man missing from Totara Park, Upper Hutt
He was last seen on Hartford Cres, Totara Park, about noon on Wednesday.

Minister Judith Collins hospitalised after 'nasty bout of vertigo'
She says she spent the night in Wellington Hospital but is now back home and "on the mend".

Police searching for missing man with Alzheimer’s in Wellington
Police are urging Totara Park residents in Wellington to check their properties for missing man Brett Carpenter.

How will age verification for porn work and what about privacy?
Anyone in the UK wanting to access online porn will soon have to undergo more rigorous age checks.

Government launches $500k support package for flood-hit farmers in Tasman
Tasman's mayor warned the total repair bill from the back-to-back floods was likely to exceed $100 million.

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