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Pilot in fatal Paekakariki helicopter crash was ‘good guy’, had previously flown tours in Indonesia
Since the crash, many tributes have been made online.

Are Arsenal fans making team nervous in title race?
Is a nervousness among Arsenal fans affecting the players in the Premier League title race? Alex Howell looks at what impact this could have on Mikel Arteta's side as they look to end a run of three second-placed finishes.

Curran takes hat-trick as England win first T20
Sam Curran takes England's second ever hat-trick in T20 internationals as they beat Sri Lanka by 11 runs (DLS) in Pallekele.

Manchester Pride confirms go-ahead after previous operator went bust
The future of the event had looked uncertain after the organisers went into voluntary liquidation last year.

Snow Moon: How to see the last full moon of winter
The full Moon in February is known as the Snow Moon.

Labour peer who had sanctions lifted by China says it's 'meagre return' for UK
She says raising the case of campaigner Jimmy Lai is more important than lifting sanctions against her.

Three reasons for the record rise in gold prices, and one why they are falling
Gold has fallen from recent highs but there are several reasons investors are still finding refuge in the precious metal.

UN risks 'imminent financial collapse', secretary general warns
António Guterres says the international body could run out of money by July due to members' unpaid fees.

Epstein sent £10,000 to Mandelson's partner, released emails show
The emails were published by the US Department of Justice as part of a release running to three million pages.

Ashes, tennis and watching LIV die: What a great way to start my 40th campaign
This is my 40th year writing for the mighty Herald. I’ve had a great summer, now it’s time to get stuck in.

Microsoft pledged to save water. In the AI era, it expects water use to soar
New York Times: Microsoft AI data centres to drive huge surge in global water use.

One injured and power knocked out after serious crash in Dunedin, driver flees scene
A person appeared badly injured after a car they were in crashed into a power pole in Dunedin.

Harry Brook reveals he lied about infamous clash with bouncer in Wellington
England’s white-ball captain has admitted two more team-mates were present after the altercation the night before an ODI against the Black Caps.

Barcelona 'shakedown' offers first hints of F1 2026
Mercedes were pre-season favourites for 2026 long before any of the new cars ran on track, and nothing that happened in the Formula 1 'shakedown' in Spain this week has changed that.

Company behind Prince George's baby shoes warns it may close
The Leicester-based family firm of 73 years said it has been hit by "prices going up, but demand going down".

Driver jailed for life over deadly Christmas Day rampage in London's West End
Anthony Gilheaney hit four men on Shaftesbury Avenue, killing Aiden Chapman and injuring the others.

Luigi Mangione will not face death penalty if convicted, judge rules
A judge dismisses two federal counts against the 27-year-old, but he still faces state murder charges.

England cricketer Harry Brook says he lied to protect other players after nightclub altercation
England white-ball captain Harry Brook says other players were present when he was involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer.

‘Last year was a shambles’: Inside Curnow’s leap of faith to Sydney
Two-time Coleman medallist Charlie Curnow is settled in Sydney and is ready to help provide the missing piece of the puzzle for their premiership push.

The Morning Serve Day 15
Jelena Dokic and John Millman join Nick McArdle to preview the men's singles final.

Why isn't my rent a tax-deductible expense - Ask Susan
RNZ's Susan Edmunds answers your questions.

‘Olympic dream is not over’: Defiant skiing great, 41, airlifted to hospital after crash
Lindsey Vonn’s crash in her final event before next week’s Winter Olympics cancelled the downhill World Cup race in Switzerland.