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Eliza McCartney on her signature smile: 'You convert all the emotions into excitement'
Some sportspeople thrive on grit and anger. Gold-medal-winning pole vaulter performs best as her naturally optimistic self.

Manawatu face Southland in battle of NPC’s perennial battlers
Follow live coverage of the NPC round two clash between Manawatu and Southland at Central Energy Trust Arena in Palmerston North.

Ghana’s cashew apples get a second life

Brazil bought $5.2 billion in Chinese cars, then pushed carmakers to open local factories

How to spot if something has been written by AI
With every update, AI writing is becoming more similar to human prose. But there are still ways it exposes itself.

Watch: The freak setback Canterbury overcame to win the Ranfurly Shield
Follow live coverage of the NPC round two clash between Otago and Canterbury at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.

Jaissle starts with win but not planning to 'smash locker room'
It was a night which ended with Newcastle United lifting a trophy, but there was certainly no danger of head coach Matthias Jaissle getting carried away.

What do Clacton voters want from their next MP?
People share the issues on their minds as the constituency prepares to go to the polls.

Banksy works cost public almost £150,000
FOI requests reveal Banksy artworks have cost taxpayers almost £150,000, with costs still rising.

Raw images, no filters: Why MySpace fans want it back as relaunch hinted
Fans and creators say a revived MySpace must feel personal, not algorithm-driven.

Your university clearing survival guide ahead of results day
From listing your potential outcomes to picking up the phone, this is how to get the most out of clearing.

Zendaya saw me on the red carpet and her jaw dropped - I'm still in shock
TikTok creator Zainab Jiwa seems to be giving Hollywood A-listers on the red carpet a run for their money.

A Murdoch return to NZ media? How the family’s history here began
Here is a brief history of Rupert Murdoch, and his involvement in New Zealand media.

How Luke Metcalf returned to the driver’s seat at the Warriors – with a new edge
He’s leaving the club at the end of the season. Before then, the Australian halfback could be key to their premiership charge.

Canterbury defeat Otago 19-15 for Ranfurly Shield
Canterbury have reclaimed the Ranfurly Shield after a hugely physical battle at Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium.

Simpson avenges only loss in Williamson rematch
Callum Simpson reclaims the British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles as he earns a unanimous decision in his rematch with Troy Williamson.

Rare turtle to be sent back home in 5,000-mile 'incredibly emotional' trip
A rare turtle is being flown home to the Caribbean Sea after being found washed up in Wales.

Hundreds arrested over French wildfires, but who is to blame?
The government is trying to attribute blame for the unprecedented fires which tore through the country last month.

Tonnes of rotting food from vast LA warehouse fire creates unbearable stench
A fire destroyed a warehouse, leaving heaps of rotting chicken, poultry and fish to attract flies and rats.

The Papers: 'Top universities cut entry grades' and 'Uefa set for Infantino inquiry'
The Sunday Times reports that top institutions are becoming "more flexible" following a 10% drop in international students.

What it's like to chase solar eclipses around the world
For many, a total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But for a dedicated few, it's a deep passion.

How weight-loss medication is changing relationships with alcohol
Some people using weight-loss drugs say their cravings for alcohol disappeared or they felt nauseous when they drank.