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How fintech and serial founders drove African pre-seed investing to new heights in 2020

Watch SpaceX launch its first dedicated rideshare mission live, carrying a record-breaking number of satellites

Larry King, giant of American broadcasting for decades, dies aged 87
Larry King was a staple of American television for decades, interviewing world leaders, movies stars and ordinary people.

Benitez leaves Chinese side Dalian after 18 months in charge
Rafael Benitez leaves his role as manager of Dalian Professional after 18 months in charge of the Chinese Super League side.

Alexei Navalny: Hundreds detained in protests across Russia
The jailed opposition leader's wife says she is among those held at a protest in the capital Moscow.

Review: Six60 gives Hastings the love it deserves
Six60 gave Hastings the love it deserves.With much of the rest of the world unable to hold major events, the Tomoana Showgrounds hosted 20,000 fans at Six60's concert on Saturday night. The show was a triumphant homecoming for...

Racing: Gambles pay off for Aegon in $1 million Karaka Classic Mile
Two different Aegon gambles paid off to the tune of $530,000 at Ellerslie on Saturday night.The 2000 Guineas winner remained unbeaten when he held out Amarelinha in the $1 million Karaka Classic Mile, two outstanding three-year-olds...

Twins recall history-making test cricket bow
Liz and Rose Signal grew up playing cricket together and made their international debuts together, in a notable first for the sport.

Facebook inexplicably logs out iPhone users

Family facing $15,000 bill to bring 22-year-old home after his death in Australia
Titan McCall's family is fundraising the costs of bringing his body home, pushed up by a lack of flights due to the coronavirus border closures.

Biden's early approach to virus: Underpromise, overdeliver

Russia arrests protesters demanding Alexei Navalny's release

Saudi TV says missile or drone intercepted over Riyadh

Macworld's February digital magazine: iPhone 12 vs. Android's best phones
The best content from Macworld wrapped up in our digital magazine.

Mt Maunganui Lotto player wins $1 million
The player brought the lucky ticket at Bayfair Lotto in Mount Maunganui.

A cyclist has died following a crash with a vehicle in Taupo
Emergency services were notified of the crash between a car and a cyclist on Lake Terrace Road on Friday morning.

Willian Jose: Wolves sign Real Sociedad striker on loan
Wolves sign Real Sociedad striker Willian Jose on loan until the end of the season and have the option to buy in the summer.

Root keeps England in touch with Sri Lanka in finely-poised second Test
James Anderson and Joe Root keep England in contention on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

US broadcaster Larry King dies aged 87
Larry King, giant of American broadcasting, dies aged 87

Clashes as protests in support of Navalny sweep across Russia

Iran blames 1600 Bitcoin processing centers for massive blackouts in Tehran and other cities

UN: Violence in Sudan�s Darfur killed 250, displaced 100,000

Racing: Te Akau's Karaka Million domination comes with a twist
This time the Te Akau domination of the Karaka Million came with a twist.Because while racing fans are used to the all-conquering stable winning our only $1 million two-year-old race, they aren't used to it being under Central Districts...

Volvo ad where woman falls asleep at wheel banned from airwaves
The ad shows a car veering into another lane and the driver being woken by a truck's horn. "I am utterly horrified," one complainant wrote.

Kiwi fighting for its life after dog attack in Northland
A dog attack which left a kiwi with puncture wounds, bruising and a sore hip could have easily been prevented, a bird rescuer said.

Cyclist killed after hit by car in Taupō, Waikato
A cyclist has died in hospital after being hit by a car yesterday in Taupō. Emergency services were notified of the two-vehicle crash on Lake Terrace Road at 9:43am yesterday.Two ambulances and a helicopter initially attended...