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Stuff owner becomes sole holder of one million shares
CEO and owner Sinead Boucher has changed her shareholding in Stuff Digital from being the owner of the one and only share to being the sole holder of one million shares.

Prisoner on hunger strike alleges he was beaten by prison guards
Dean Wickliffe hasn't eaten for just over a week.

Tonga constructing a new strategic development plan
The government of Tonga, led by Prime Minister Dr 'Aisake Eke and formed at the end of last year, is holding its first national development summit in Nuku'alofa.

Pacific news in brief for 18 March
A round-up of news from around the region, including Fijian authorities still looking into what caused the illness of a group of tourists in December.

Chris Wood: I want to finish my career in New Zealand
Kiwi football superstar has already spoken to wife about the move - but to Auckland or the Phoenix?

Watch: Kiwis star booed by own fans after signing $15.4m deal with rival
Dylan Brown has broken his silence on signing the NRL’s richest-ever deal, with the Knights, just hours after being booed by Eels fans.

Live: Black Caps v Pakistan - second T20 international
The Black Caps made light work of Pakistan in the first of five T20s.

Two men arrested two months on from Highland Park shooting
Two men charged following January shooting that left another man seriously injured.

Ukraine critical for New Zealand in Rubio meeting - Patman
The US forcing Ukraine into a peace deal that favours Putin would set a disastrous precedent "unacceptable" to New Zealand, an international relations expert says.

Cheers in China as Trump dismantles Voice of America
One nationalist influencer calls it "truly gratifying" as state-media hails the demise of what it calls the "lie factory".

Auckland's Southwestern Motorway blocked after multi-vehicle crash
Motorists were advised to pass with care and expect delays.

Subsea fibre cables can 'listen out' for sabotage
Ways are being developed for subsea cables to "sense" whether they are being disturbed or attacked.

Watch: Chris Wood open to coming home to play club football
The Premier League star's heart will forever be in New Zealand, which may see him return home to play.

Wallaby burned in couch fire, women hit with bottles during St Patrick’s Day celebrations
Dunedin police believe the animal was already dead and are investigating the incident.

Two arrested after Auckland bar shooting
A man was taken to hospital with a gunshot injury.

Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 18 March
A round-up of sports news from around the region, including a Drua player copping a three-week suspension after Super Rugby Pacific finds him guilty of committing a dangerous tackle.

Plimmer shines but White Ferns denied
The White Ferns opener was in excellent touch, but rain in Dunedin meant a no-result and drawn T20 series against Sri Lanka.

Nine gang members convicted for patch ban breaches under new law
One person was sent to prison for displaying gang insignia in a public place.

Varonis acquires Cyral to boost AI-driven data security
Varonis Systems has acquired Cyral, enhancing data security capabilities amid a projected USD $225 billion database market boom by 2028.

Flying Fijians coach discusses selection with Europe-based players
Mick Byrne says he wants all players aiming to play for Fiji at the 2027 Rugby World Cup to be on board from the Pacific Nations Cup this year.

Person seriously hurt at Christchurch workplace
A person has been seriously injured in a workplace accident in Christchurch.