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EastEnders actor Derek Martin dies aged 92
Martin, a born and bred East Londoner, appeared as Charlie Slater between 2000 and 2016.

Slavemaster Moeaia Tuai set to be sentenced
Moeaia Tuai is a Samoan chief or matai, who took possession of his victims' lives and raped one victim, who had been forced to pay him her wages for four years.

Teen's journey from sex assault and pack-rape to finding justice
She suffered a sex attack in a car before being kept in a room and raped by multiple men.

Roaming cats pose threat to native wildlife in Queenstown wetland
For the past decade, Shotover Primary School students have helped other groups bring the wetland back to life.

Passengers urged to wave down buses - but not required
Wellington bus service provider MetLink fielded more than 1000 complaints about buses not stopping last year.

Qatar and UAE to join U.S.-led effort to bolster technology supply chain

A family lost to grief: How heartbreak claimed a father, mother and their ‘full of life’ children
They were remembered as a close, loving whanau, whose lives were full of warmth and care. The family of four died in two separate incidents in 2020.

My GP is leaving me after nearly 50 years
Next to my husband of nearly 50 years, my GP knows my body better than anyone. He has been my doctor for more than four decades. How will I manage without him?

Why Only 30 Super Tuskers Roam Africa—And What Sets Them Apart From All Other Elephants

Phoenix defender was supposed to be subbed off before setting up equalising goal
Tim Payne was restricted to 60 minutes on his Wellington Phoenix return. He set up a goal in the 65th.

Kiwi Kai Stops: Paua bites, cheese rolls and lamingtons to leave home for
We are highlighting some great spots in the lower part of the South Island - from choux pastries to blue cod, fresh salmon, paua wontons and of course - more pies.

Winston Peters’ appeal is he’s the last man standing
When you’ve run out of main characters to elect, the last man standing starts to look more and more appealing.

Has Trump landed a dud with his Venezuelan oil play?
While debate rages over the legality and the potential fallout from America's incursion, there's been a quiet acceptance that it is all about oil.

Pinch Point: Tough economic times aren't new
With the phrase 'cost of living' first popping up in newspapers more than a century ago, Kate Green takes a dive into the history of tough times.

Solomon Islands teacher who spent misallocated funds sentenced
A former teacher in Solomon Islands who had a large sum mistakenly deposited into their account, has been jailed for spending some of the money.

Ethereum’s future hinges on zero-knowledge proofs, EF director says

Black Caps left to rue dropped catch after India win first ODI in tense finish
Kyle Jamieson took three wickets in seven balls to haul the Black Caps back into the contest at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.

Auckland’s stalled housing developments a year on: What's changed
Some projects across Auckland have sat untouched for many years, leaving locals both frustrated and curious.

Weekend heat: Ice-creams, swimming pools and cancelled tours
There were a few solutions to the scorching weather over the weekend: "All of the people here are jumping into our pools half-naked because it's just too warm."

South America's Affordable, Walkable City To Retire In Peru Has Stunning Architecture And Views

The favourites, wildcards and potential upsetters in high quality field for men’s ASB Classic
Eleven players ranked inside the world’s top-50, two genuine stars of world tennis and the defending champion embarking on his farewell tour.

‘Are these ghost jobs?’ ‘Exhausting struggle’ to find work as fruit picker ad attracts 400
Stats reveal it’s young people who are struggling the most to find work as New Zealand’s unemployment figures soar to a nine-year high.