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Why was Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction overturned, and what's next?
The ruling gives the one-time film mogul a chance at a new trial and calls into question what evidence prosecutors can use in future sex crime cases.

Putin plans to visit China in May

Bundestag extends mandate for surveillance mission off Libyan coast

Massive policing for Paris Olympics to include security checks for some of the capital's residents

Co-op Live boss resigns after shows postponed
The venue's opening performances featuring comedian Peter Kay were postponed as it was not ready.

WADA to launch independent review into Chinese doping case
The under-fire World Anti-Doping Agency says it will launch an independent review over its handling of a case that allowed 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned substance to avoid punishment.

NZ driver Scott McLaughlin responds to disqualification
New Zealand driver Scott McLaughlin has responded to his disqualification from last month's season opening IndyCar race, where he finished third.

Man arrested after 20 reports of car tyres slashed in Porirua
A man has been charged after the incident.

After-hours clinics on verge of collapse in some regions
Overworked GPs have signalled they can no longer provide cover or the funding falls short.

Venice residents protest as city begins tourist entry charge
Venice has become the first city in the world to introduce a charge for tourists - $9.

US Supreme Court justices in Trump case lean toward some level of immunity
Donald Trump is the first former US president to be criminally prosecuted.

Rebel Wilson book published in the UK with blacked out text
A note has been added to the page saying the redaction has been made "due to the peculiarities of the law".

For Today: Waikato youths reach for the stars with Kiwi classics
A small town school production is reaching for the stars with For Today, a musical featuring iconic Kiwi songs from a golden era in New Zealand music.

Black Caps beat Pakistan, take 2-1 series lead
The Black Caps have scored a four run win over Pakistan in the fourth T20 cricket international in Lahore.

Bombardier gets Canadian exemption to sanctioned Russian titanium

China launches 3 astronauts to Tiangong space station on Shenzhou 18 mission (video)

A Billionaire Tech CEO Is Throwing the Most Epic Wedding Ever in Egypt �And He Nearly Missed It! (Exclusive)

Frustrated with Brazil's Lula, Indigenous peoples march to demand land recognition

Apex predator emerges as boaters stare in awe at fish�s �massive bite marks.� See it

Gardener charged with murder after 70-year-old found dead in Queensland home
Police say a man was believed to be gardening when he got into an argument with the elderly couple in the house next door.

Rainbow Storytime nationwide tour cancelled after threats of violence
Last month, protests by Destiny Church forced the cancellation of their Rainbow Storytime events in Hastings and Rotorua.

Dame Valerie Adams hopes other sports follow athletics' prize money plan
World Athletics' decision to reward Olympic champions with cash prizes is a sign of progress and can spur other global sports federations to do the same for their athletes, New Zealand shot put great Dame Valerie Adams says.

Paul Goldsmith starts as new Media Minister replacing sacked Melissa Lee
The media industry is "under pressure", Paul Goldsmith says, but he plans to plot a path forward as he takes up the difficult role.

What soldiers saw on the fringes of the Gallipoli battlefield
When our Gallipoli soldiers landed at the historically significant site they occasionally paused to admire the sunsets, birds and flowers; and to souvenir treasures.

Kiwi ingenuity shines as NZDF gets creative for Gallipoli Anzac Day ceremony
Described as a "fantastic representation", the NZDF contingent made do with a loaned cornet and resized uniforms after their luggage was lost in Dubai.

More spending cuts needed to stablise government finances - economist
The government can't just rely on axing public sector jobs and has to do more to cut spending, says the chief economist at a free market think tank.