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

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.

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.

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.

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

Disasters spur investment in flood and fire risk tech
Services that assess climate change risks are springing up for home buyers, insurers and lenders.

Three teens arrested after aggravated robbery in Ranui
The store owner, who was alone at the time, attempted to escape but was allegedly assaulted.

Rotorua ‘really keen’ to get Chinese tourists back
The city has seen a 37.5% decrease in the number of Chinese tourists compared to before the pandemic.

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.

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

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.

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.

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".